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Sold for $520,000
  • $520,000

    38-40 Saint Botolph St Unit 5, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    394sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1925
    -- sqft lot
    $519,900 Zestimate®
    $1,320/sqft
    $2,718 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $519,900

    $484,000 - $556,000

    $2,718/mo

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    What's special

    Queen-sized bedroomEfficient layoutOverlooks quiet harcourt streetWell maintained buildingPlantation shuttersLarge windowsHigh ceilings
    Are you looking for a place in Back Bay to escape to on weekends, or a nice spot to crash when working late in Boston? Do you prefer to build equity during years spent in graduate school, instead of waste money on expensive rent payments? Are you an investor looking for the next addition to your portfolio, or someone who just wants an affordable place to call home in one of the city's most desired locations? This is your opportunity to purchase a turn-key unit in the beloved Saint Botolph neighborhood, a coveted enclave with quaint residential charm nestled between Back Bay and the South End. Enjoy a wide array of restaurants within blocks, easy access to the shops at the Prudential Center, Lifetime Fitness, both Orange and Green Line T stations, and the Southwest Corridor Park. Freshly painted and move-in ready, with high ceilings, large windows, plantation shutters, a queen-sized bedroom, updated kitchen and bath and a low condo fee that includes heat and hot water. Don't miss it!

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    Listed by:

    Elizabeth Crowley 617-797-8659,

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 617-426-8333

    Bought with:

    Caroline Barry

    Real Broker MA, LLC

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73521366

    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:016,3344581
    • 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: $1,320/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $522,000
    • Annual tax amount: $6,045
    • Date on market: 6/17/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/25/2026Sold$520,000-3.5%$1,320/sqft
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    8/31/2026Pending sale$539,000$1,368/sqft
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    8/17/2026Contingent$539,000$1,368/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73521366 Report a problem
    8/15/2026Price change$539,000-1.8%$1,368/sqft
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    5/19/2026Listed for sale$549,000$1,393/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,045 +10.4%$522,000 +3.9%
    2024$5,475 +4.6%$502,300 +3.1%
    2023$5,235 +3.7%$487,400 +5%
    2022$5,050 +2%$464,200
    2021$4,953 +9.1%$464,200 +8%
    2020$4,540 +3.2%$429,900 +3%
    2019$4,399 +6.6%$417,400 +6%
    2018$4,127 +738%$393,800 +5.9%
    2017$492 -87.5%$371,700 +4%
    2016$3,931 +10%$357,400 +21.1%
    2015$3,574 +4.9%$295,100 +9%
    2014$3,407 +1.5%$270,800 +6%
    2013$3,357 -2.6%$255,500 -3.3%
    2012$3,445 +2%$264,200
    2011$3,379 +7.6%$264,200
    2010$3,139 +16.6%$264,200 +4.3%
    2009$2,692 -3.1%$253,200
    2008$2,778 +0.9%$253,200 +1.1%
    2007$2,752 $250,400
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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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