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  • $984,400

    79 Gainsborough St Unit 408, Boston, MA 02115

    2beds
    948sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1910
    -- sqft lot
    $984,400 Zestimate®
    $1,038/sqft
    $4,151 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $984,400

    $925,000 - $1.06M

    $4,151/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Beautiful penthouse 2 BD condo in an elevator building on a sought after tree lined street convenient to life..This property is a walkers paradise with a walk score of 97. A lovely open floor plan that includes an updated kitchen with a skylight. LR and DR have wood floors and open up to a private deck. Bedrooms are spacious. The master bedroom with a wall of closets plus a city view with no common walls.The present owner renovated the bathroom which offers a soaking tub. Washer/dryer are in the unit. There is good closet space through out the unit. The street offers a 24 hour security guard. Great location just an easy walk to stores, restaurants, university, transportation, local hospitals, parks, FenwayPark, Symphony Hall, Zip Cars and more. This address is a riders paradise with a transit score of 100. Building is pet friendly.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: None
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 948 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 948 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW04P01599S072

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $452 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,038/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $859,300
    • Annual tax amount: $9,951

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/22/2022Sold$868,000+2.3%$916/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72981681 Report a problem
    5/15/2022Contingent$848,500$895/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72981681 Report a problem
    5/13/2022Listed for sale$848,500+23%$895/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72981681 Report a problem
    7/20/2015Sold$690,000+8%$728/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/10/2015Listing removed$3,300$3/sqft
    Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71851324 Report a problem
    6/29/2015Price change$3,300+10%$3/sqft
    Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71851324 Report a problem
    6/20/2015Price change$3,000-9.1%$3/sqft
    Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71851324 Report a problem
    6/5/2015Listed for rent$3,300$3/sqft
    Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71851324 Report a problem
    5/20/2015Pending sale$639,000$674/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Destiny #71836402 Report a problem
    5/14/2015Listed for sale$639,000+29.4%$674/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Destiny #71836402 Report a problem
    8/26/2010Sold$494,000+22.6%$521/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/20/2004Sold$403,000+146.1%$425/sqft
    Source: LINK #22037 Report a problem
    10/31/1996Sold$163,750-13.8%$173/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/25/1987Sold$190,000$200/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,951 +7.3%$859,300 +1%
    2024$9,277 +4.6%$851,100 +3.1%
    2023$8,868 +0.6%$825,700 +2%
    2022$8,811 +4%$809,800 +2%
    2021$8,472 +4.5%$794,000 +3.4%
    2020$8,107 +7.2%$767,700 +7%
    2019$7,565 +8.6%$717,700 +8%
    2018$6,965 +497%$664,600 +5%
    2017$1,167 -82.4%$632,700 +5%
    2016$6,629 +8.8%$602,600 +19.8%
    2015$6,094 +6%$503,200 +10.1%
    2014$5,750 +1.5%$457,100 +6%
    2013$5,666 -3.2%$431,200 -4%
    2012$5,855 +2%$449,000
    2011$5,743 +7.7%$449,000
    2010$5,334 +9.8%$449,000 -1.8%
    2009$4,859 -5.8%$457,100 -2.8%
    2008$5,160 +0.8%$470,400 +1%
    2007$5,119 $465,800
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    Neighborhood: Fenway

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