Elevate your lifestyle with this rare penthouse residence, set within a South End–style brick Row-house on South Boston’s coveted East Side. Steps from Medal of Honor Park and a short stroll to the beach, this home offers a distinct blend of historic character and modern sophistication. Spanning two thoughtfully designed living levels, the home showcases 10'6" ceilings, original plaster moldings and stunning hardwood floors. The sun-filled living area features a gas fireplace and bay window with park views. The chef’s kitchen, appointed with quartz counters and custom cabinetry flows seamlessly onto a private oversized walk-out deck—perfect for entertaining and intimate gatherings. Upstairs, the bedrooms share a beautifully renovated bath with custom shower and radiant heat tile floors. A second full bath on main level is equally refined, complete with a timeless London-inspired aesthetic. Close to shops, restaurants, the beach & minutes from downtown—this is city living at its finest!
Sold for $919,000
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$919,000
649 E 3rd St #2, South Boston, MA 02127
2beds
1,059sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$923,600 Zestimate®
$868/sqft
$4,425 Estimated rent
Home value
$923,600
$850,000 - $1.01M
$4,425/mo
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Listed by:
Boston Real Estate Group 617-828-7020,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
The Gaines Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73437493
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above,End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,059
- Total interior livable area: 1,059 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,059
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: Bay, Harbor, Walk to, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Details
- Parcel number: 4448702
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: South Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $400 monthly
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Sold | $919,000$868/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $919,000-3.3%$868/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000+35.7%$897/sqft |
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| 9/28/2018 | Sold | $700,000+0.1%$661/sqft |
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| 6/25/2018 | Pending sale | $699,000$660/sqft |
Source: Terrier Real Estate #72350579 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $699,000+39.8%$660/sqft |
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| 11/20/2013 | Sold | $500,000+10.1%$472/sqft |
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| 10/19/2012 | Sold | $454,000+1.1%$429/sqft |
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| 9/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $449,000+12.3%$424/sqft |
Source: South End Realty Group #71431037 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2006 | Sold | $400,000$378/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,050 +4.2% | $781,500 -1.9% |
| 2024 | $8,683 +3.6% | $796,600 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $8,381 +2.7% | $780,400 +4% |
| 2022 | $8,162 +4% | $750,200 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,848 +9.7% | $735,500 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $7,153 +7.2% | $677,400 +7% |
| 2019 | $6,675 +5.6% | $633,300 +5% |
| 2018 | $6,319 +550.2% | $603,000 +7% |
| 2017 | $972 -83.4% | $563,600 +6% |
| 2016 | $5,849 -5.2% | $531,700 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $6,170 +12.5% | $509,500 +22.1% |
| 2013 | $5,483 +10.9% | $417,300 +10.1% |
| 2012 | $4,943 +1.9% | $379,100 |
| 2011 | $4,849 +7.7% | $379,100 |
| 2010 | $4,504 +9.6% | $379,100 -1.9% |
| 2009 | $4,108 -3.1% | $386,500 |
| 2008 | $4,240 -10.1% | $386,500 -10% |
| 2007 | $4,718 | $429,300 |
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Neighborhood: South Boston
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Joseph P. Tynan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10James F. Condon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Excel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02127
- South Boston
- 649 E 3rd St Unit 2
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