Impressive Penthouse with Unmatched Skyline Views! Prepare to be wowed by this exceptional 1-bedroom corner penthouse in lauded City Point, perched on the 5th floor of a well-maintained elevator building. Flooded with natural light and offering panoramic vistas of Boston from every window, this large sun-splashed 1-bed blends historic charm w/ modern sophistication. The open-concept layout features gleaming bamboo-style hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, and central air. A sleek, modern kitchen is complemented by in-unit laundry, while the bedroom boasts $8,000 in custom closets. Additional perks include deeded basement storage—ideal for seasonal items or extra belongings. Located in a professionally managed building with strong financial reserves, and perfectly positioned on a charming stretch of Emerson Street between L and M, you're just steps from East Broadway, public transit, and a leisurely stroll to the beach. This remarkable penthouse truly checks every box!
Sold for $642,500
$642,500
309 Emerson St #16, South Boston, MA 02127
1beds
715sqft
Condominium
Built in 1887
-- sqft lot
$634,100 Zestimate®
$899/sqft
$3,163 Estimated rent
Home value
$634,100
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In-unit laundryOpen-concept layoutSleek modern kitchenBamboo-style hardwood floorsUnmatched skyline viewsPanoramic vistas of bostonCustom closets
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Listed by:
Scott Nelson 617-910-6255,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood 781-320-0550
Bought with:
Frank Celeste
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73371036
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Bamboo
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 715
- Total interior livable area: 715 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 715
Property
Features
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 715 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:06 P:02576 S:016,3942114
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Elevator(s), Storage
- Services included: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $449 monthly
Location
- Region: South Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $899/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $647,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,498
- Date on market: 8/30/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2025 | Sold | $642,500-1%$899/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $649,000-3%$908/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $669,000+11.7%$936/sqft |
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| 5/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/12/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,400$5/sqft |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/1/2021 | Listing removed | $599,000$838/sqft |
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| 10/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $599,000+9.9%$838/sqft |
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| 8/20/2018 | Sold | $545,000+1.9%$762/sqft |
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| 7/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $535,000+20.2%$748/sqft |
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| 8/6/2015 | Sold | $445,000-1%$622/sqft |
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| 6/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $449,617+72.3%$629/sqft |
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| 12/28/2007 | Sold | $261,000-5.9%$365/sqft |
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| 6/30/2004 | Sold | $277,500+226.5%$388/sqft |
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| 6/30/1995 | Sold | $85,000$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,498 +10% | $647,500 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $6,815 +11.5% | $625,200 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $6,111 +2.7% | $569,000 +4% |
| 2022 | $5,951 +4% | $547,000 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,722 +11.6% | $536,300 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $5,129 +9.9% | $485,700 +9.7% |
| 2019 | $4,666 +5.6% | $442,700 +5% |
| 2018 | $4,417 +730.6% | $421,500 +7% |
| 2017 | $532 -87% | $394,000 +6% |
| 2016 | $4,089 +5.8% | $371,700 +16.4% |
| 2015 | $3,866 +36.8% | $319,200 +48.4% |
| 2013 | $2,826 -6.8% | $215,100 -7.5% |
| 2012 | $3,032 +237.6% | $232,500 +231.3% |
| 2011 | $898 +7.7% | $70,180 0% |
| 2010 | $834 +11.8% | $70,200 |
| 2009 | $746 -74.1% | $70,200 -73.3% |
| 2008 | $2,881 -3.3% | $262,600 -3.1% |
| 2007 | $2,978 | $271,000 |
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Neighborhood: South Boston
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Joseph P. Tynan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02127
- South Boston
- 309 Emerson St Unit 16
