Welcome to 705 Massachusetts Ave, a beautifully appointed penthouse corner residence set within an iconic South End brownstone. Thoughtfully updated and rich with natural light, this three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home blends architectural character with contemporary comfort. The open kitchen, oversized windows, and refined finishes create an inviting sense of scale throughout. Additional features include in-unit laundry, central air with Nest, Andersen windows, and a recently installed HVAC system. A newly constructed roof deck offers an exceptional vantage point with sweeping Boston skyline views. Perfectly positioned near BU Medical, the Silver Line, and I-93, with effortless access to Back Bay, Cambridge, and many of the South End’s acclaimed dining destinations. An outstanding opportunity for both end-users and investors seeking a well-located, turn-key home in one of Boston’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Sold for $730,000
$730,000
705 Massachusetts Ave APT 8, Roxbury, MA 02118
3beds
950sqft
Condominium
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$730,300 Zestimate®
$768/sqft
$4,413 Estimated rent
Home value
$730,300
$672,000 - $796,000
$4,413/mo
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Refined finishesIn-unit laundryIconic south end brownstoneOpen kitchenThree-bedroom one-and-a-half-bath homeNewly constructed roof deckRecently installed hvac system
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shahab Madadi 617-877-4466,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
Ling Huang
Greatland Real Estate LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73473455
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 152.11
- Dimensions: 12.33 x 12.33
Bedroom 2
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 9.33 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Area: 105.97
- Dimensions: 9.08 x 11.67
Bathroom 1
- Area: 37.21
- Dimensions: 7.83 x 4.75
Bathroom 2
- Area: 22.45
- Dimensions: 5.08 x 4.42
Dining room
- Area: 32.92
- Dimensions: 5 x 6.58
Kitchen
- Area: 59.03
- Dimensions: 8.33 x 7.08
Living room
- Area: 223.56
- Dimensions: 18.25 x 12.25
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 950
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof
Details
- Parcel number: 4139945
- Zoning: 0102
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $493 monthly
Location
- Region: Roxbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $768/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $907,400
- Annual tax amount: $10,508
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2026 | Listing removed | $5,000$5/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73504237 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $730,000-2.7%$768/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73473455 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,000+11.1%$5/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73504237 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000$789/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73473455 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Listing removed | $750,000$789/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73457872 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000-11.6%$789/sqft |
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| 12/25/2024 | Listing removed | $848,888$894/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73301240 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $848,888-3%$894/sqft |
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| 9/1/2024 | Listing removed | $875,000$921/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73256915 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $875,000$921/sqft |
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| 5/31/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,500+2.3%$5/sqft |
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| 5/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/17/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,400$5/sqft |
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| 6/4/2020 | Listing removed | $4,400$5/sqft |
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| 5/22/2020 | Price change | $4,400-2.2%$5/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #72656098 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2020 | Price change | $4,500-2.2%$5/sqft |
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| 2/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,600+2.2%$5/sqft |
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| 7/29/2019 | Sold | $875,000$921/sqft |
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| 7/23/2019 | Listing removed | $4,500$5/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #72520201 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2019 | Price change | $4,500-2.2%$5/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,600+9.5%$5/sqft |
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| 6/14/2019 | Pending sale | $875,000$921/sqft |
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| 6/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $875,000+182.3%$921/sqft |
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| 3/22/2019 | Listing removed | $4,200$4/sqft |
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| 3/5/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,200$4/sqft |
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| 6/14/2004 | Sold | $310,000+35.4%$326/sqft |
Source: LINK #40135 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2001 | Sold | $229,000$241/sqft |
Source: LINK #15032 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,508 +8.7% | $907,400 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $9,670 +3.6% | $887,200 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,338 -0.3% | $869,500 +1% |
| 2022 | $9,369 +4% | $861,100 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,008 +35.6% | $844,200 +34.1% |
| 2020 | $6,645 +3.2% | $629,300 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,439 +6.6% | $610,900 +6% |
| 2018 | $6,038 +463% | $576,100 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,073 -75% | $548,600 +40.7% |
| 2016 | $4,290 -31.7% | $390,000 -24.8% |
| 2015 | $6,277 +7.6% | $518,300 +16.8% |
| 2013 | $5,832 +19.7% | $443,800 +18.7% |
| 2012 | $4,874 +1.9% | $373,800 |
| 2011 | $4,781 +6.6% | $373,800 -1% |
| 2010 | $4,486 +12.4% | $377,600 +0.6% |
| 2009 | $3,992 -3.1% | $375,500 |
| 2008 | $4,119 -0.2% | $375,500 |
| 2007 | $4,127 | $375,500 |
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Neighborhood: Roxbury
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- 6/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02118
- Roxbury
- 705 Massachusetts Ave Apartment 8
