Rare opportunity to purchase a turn-key unit in the beloved Saint Botolph neighborhood, a coveted enclave for Bostonians who want to live in the heart of it all. Nestled between Back Bay and the South End, this area is prized for its convenient location and quaint, residential charm. Enjoy a wide array of restaurants within blocks, easy access to the shops at the Prudential Center and Lifetime Fitness, both Orange and Green Line T stations, and the Southwest Corridor Park. Located on the 2nd floor of a professionally managed elevator building, this unit overlooks quiet Harcourt Street and features an efficient layout. Freshly painted and move-in ready, with high ceilings, large windows, plantation shutters, a queen-sized bedroom, and stainless and granite in the kitchen. With a low condo fee that includes heat and hot water, and a well maintained building, this unit is ideal for an owner-occupant, investor, or pied-à-terre. Available now- don't miss it!
For sale
$549,000
38-40 Saint Botolph St Unit 5, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
394sqft
Condominium
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,393/sqft
$338/mo HOA
What's special
- 51 days |
- 114 |
- 8 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elizabeth Crowley 617-797-8659,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 617-426-8333
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73521366
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 394
- Total interior livable area: 394 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 394
Property
Lot
- Size: 394 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:04 P:00968 S:016,3344583
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $338 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,393/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $522,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,045
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000$1,393/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 38-40 Saint Botolph St Unit 5






