Opportunity knocks at this penthouse in the heart of the South End. This 2-bed, 1-bath home spans 1,000 sq ft and is filled with natural light from oversized windows with unobstructed views. A private roof deck offers rare and generous outdoor space in one of Boston’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This is your chance to restore and elevate the home beyond its original glory. With solid bones, a spacious layout, and endless potential, the stage is yours to create something truly personal and timeless. Bring your vision—this is a rare opportunity in a location that never goes out of style.
Sold for $847,000
$847,000
42 W Newton St #A-25, Boston, MA 02118
2beds
1,001sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$861,700 Zestimate®
$846/sqft
$4,621 Estimated rent
Home value
$861,700
Estimated sales range
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Private roof deckUnobstructed viewsOversized windowsSolid bonesSpacious layout
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Listed by:
Steven Cohen Team 617-861-3636,
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay 617-542-0012,
Joseph Maiorana 630-401-5407
Bought with:
Sabbor Sheikh
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73364450
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,001
- Total interior livable area: 1,001 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,001
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof
Lot
- Size: 1,001 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:09 P:00352 S:040,3392642
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $573 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $846/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,047,500
- Annual tax amount: $12,130
- Date on market: 12/30/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $847,000-0.4%$846/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Contingent | $850,000$849/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000$849/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,130 +9.5% | $1,047,500 +3% |
| 2024 | $11,081 +3.6% | $1,016,600 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,700 -0.3% | $996,300 +1% |
| 2022 | $10,734 +4% | $986,600 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,321 +7.7% | $967,300 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $9,586 +3.2% | $907,800 +3% |
| 2019 | $9,288 +11.7% | $881,200 +11% |
| 2018 | $8,318 +451.5% | $793,700 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,508 -81.1% | $755,900 +4% |
| 2016 | $7,995 +2.3% | $726,800 +12.6% |
| 2015 | $7,813 +6.1% | $645,200 +10.2% |
| 2014 | $7,367 +5.4% | $585,600 +10.1% |
| 2013 | $6,988 +3.2% | $531,800 +2.4% |
| 2012 | $6,769 | $519,100 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Blackstone Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02118
- South End
- 42 W Newton St Unit A-25
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