A true gem, this South End single family is located on coveted Bradford Street overlooking Peter’s Park. Parlor entry to a gracious open plan with living/dining with high ceilings, over-sized South facing windows and stunning marble fireplace. Chef’s kitchen with ample cabinetry, island seating, Thermador gas range, and Calacatta marble counter tops, lovely rear deck for entertaining directly off of the kitchen; powder room and closet nook complete this floor. Lower level features spacious family room with custom built-ins and audio, full bath and lovely private patio. Two bedrooms plus a nursery/office are located on the 2nd level flanked by a full bath. The primary suite spans the entire 3rd floor with walk-through closet and spa-like bath with dual sink vanity, walk-in shower & soaking tub. A/C and hardwoods throughout. Seconds to the best of the South End, Whole Foods, MBTA and freeways. All this plus an option to purchase a full tandem parking space at Wilkes Passage.
Sold for $2,970,000
$2,970,000
42 Bradford St, Boston, MA 02118
3beds
2,183sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
940 Square Feet Lot
$3,003,000 Zestimate®
$1,361/sqft
$6,757 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,003,000
Estimated sales range
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Walk-in showerSpa-like bathSpacious family roomCalacatta marble countertopsPrivate patioWalk-through closetPrimary suite
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Listed by:
Kyle Kaagan Team 617-519-9481,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-426-6900
Bought with:
Commonwealth Living Group
Real Broker MA, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375672
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,183
- Total interior livable area: 2,183 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,733
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Tandem, Available for Purchase
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 940 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:03 P:05967 S:000,3389576
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,361/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,386,200
- Annual tax amount: $23,872
- Date on market: 11/24/2025
- Exclusions: Garden Level Tv (Bracket Will Stay), Chandelier-1st Fl Lr, Chandelier-2nd Fl Br, Primary Br Drapes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $2,970,000+1.5%$1,361/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,925,000$1,340/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Contingent | $2,925,000$1,340/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Price change | $2,925,000-2.5%$1,340/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,000,000+830.2%$1,374/sqft |
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| 11/10/2010 | Sold | $322,500-2%$148/sqft |
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| 10/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $329,000-73.5%$151/sqft |
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| 7/30/2010 | Sold | $1,240,000-22.5%$568/sqft |
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| 6/3/2010 | Price change | $1,599,000-9.6%$732/sqft |
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| 5/21/2010 | Price change | $1,769,000+22.1%$810/sqft |
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| 5/16/2010 | Price change | $1,449,000-18.1%$664/sqft |
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| 5/8/2010 | Price change | $1,769,000+22.1%$810/sqft |
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| 5/1/2010 | Price change | $1,449,000-18.1%$664/sqft |
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| 4/30/2010 | Price change | $1,769,000+22.1%$810/sqft |
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| 3/23/2010 | Price change | $1,449,000-18.1%$664/sqft |
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| 3/20/2010 | Price change | $1,769,000+22.1%$810/sqft |
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| 3/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,449,000-18.8%$664/sqft |
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| 12/4/2009 | Listing removed | $1,785,000$818/sqft |
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| 9/27/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,785,000+37.3%$818/sqft |
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| 4/20/2007 | Sold | $1,300,000-0.1%$596/sqft |
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| 1/14/2005 | Sold | $1,301,000+431%$596/sqft |
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| 9/1/1995 | Sold | $245,000$112/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,632 +17.7% | $2,386,200 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $23,481 +5.5% | $2,154,200 +4% |
| 2023 | $22,248 +2.6% | $2,071,500 +4% |
| 2022 | $21,678 +8.1% | $1,992,500 +6% |
| 2021 | $20,056 +3.9% | $1,879,700 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $19,305 +3.2% | $1,828,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $18,713 +3.6% | $1,775,400 +3% |
| 2018 | $18,070 +401.8% | $1,724,200 +20.8% |
| 2017 | $3,601 | $1,427,100 |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $14,111 +9.7% | $1,103,300 +1.9% |
| 2010 | $12,866 +3.2% | $1,083,000 -7.6% |
| 2009 | $12,465 -3% | $1,172,600 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $12,847 | $1,171,100 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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