Don't miss this open and sunny condo! Flexible floor plan allows your creativity to soar. The upstairs living area is flooded with light, bedrooms are in the relaxing lower level. Living area charms with exposed brick and a decorative fireplace. Just a stone's throw from Back Bay and South End but so much more affordable. Gainsborough Street has 24/7 security and daily trash pickup. Super close to Symphony Hall, NEU, Berklee, and the T.
Sold for $930,000
$930,000
78 Gainsborough St Unit 102E, Boston, MA 02115
2beds
1,054sqft
Condominium
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$995,700 Zestimate®
$882/sqft
$4,929 Estimated rent
Home value
$995,700
$936,000 - $1.07M
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Decorative fireplaceExposed brickFlexible floor plan
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Listed by:
Christine McCarron 617-999-2447,
Beehive Brokerage 617-999-2447
Bought with:
Collin Bray
Century 21 Cityside
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73200819
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Basement
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit
Features
- Closet, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,054
- Total interior livable area: 1,054 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Partially Below Grade)
Lot
- Size: 1,054 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:04 P:01647 S:066,3361039
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom, Other
HOA
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $561 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $882/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $722,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,756
- Date on market: 1/22/2026
- Exclusions: Tenants Belongings
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2024 | Sold | $930,000$882/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73200819 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $930,000+32.9%$882/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73200819 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX International Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,850+2.7%$4/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX International #72937047 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2018 | Listing removed | $3,750$4/sqft |
Source: East Coast Realty Boston Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,750+17.2%$4/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Unlimited #72274153 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2016 | Listing removed | $3,200-5.9%$3/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Unlimited #71978829 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,400$3/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Unlimited Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2015 | Sold | $700,000+0.1%$664/sqft |
Source: LINK #169462 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $699,000+50.3%$663/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay #71922633 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2004 | Sold | $465,000$441/sqft |
Source: LINK #479 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,690 +7.1% | $750,400 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $8,114 +4.6% | $744,400 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $7,756 +0.6% | $722,200 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,706 +4% | $708,300 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,409 -10.3% | $694,400 -11.2% |
| 2020 | $8,256 +7.2% | $781,800 +7% |
| 2019 | $7,703 +8.6% | $730,800 +8% |
| 2018 | $7,093 +649.4% | $676,800 +5% |
| 2017 | $946 -83.5% | $644,300 +23.3% |
| 2016 | $5,748 +4% | $522,500 +14.5% |
| 2015 | $5,528 +9.9% | $456,500 +14.2% |
| 2014 | $5,028 +1.5% | $399,700 +6% |
| 2013 | $4,955 -5.6% | $377,100 -6.4% |
| 2012 | $5,251 +1.9% | $402,700 |
| 2011 | $5,151 +7.7% | $402,700 |
| 2010 | $4,784 +13.4% | $402,700 +1.4% |
| 2009 | $4,220 -3.1% | $397,000 |
| 2008 | $4,355 -5.8% | $397,000 -5.6% |
| 2007 | $4,623 | $420,700 |
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Neighborhood: Fenway
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