For sale

$329,000

97 Chester St #8, Boston, MA 02134

0beds

465sqft

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Condominium

Built in 1930

-- sqft lot

$324,000 Zestimate^®

$708/sqft

$364/mo HOA

What's special

Bright corner unitNewly refinished hardwood floorsTwo walk-in closetsGreat natural light

Turnkey income-producing studio in prime Allston, leased through August 14, 2027 at $2,100/month for immediate cash flow at closing. Bright corner unit with newly refinished hardwood floors, two walk-in closets, great natural light, and laundry in the building.Steps to the Green Line T, walking distance to Boston University, and surrounded by the shops and restaurants of Allston Village, with quick access to Storrow Drive and I-90. Allston remains one of Boston's most consistently in-demand rental submarkets, anchored by steady demand from BU's student population.Current tenant in place at $2,100/month from August 15, 2026 through August 14, 2027, giving the next owner a fully leased asset from day one with no vacancy risk. A strong addition to any Boston rental portfolio or an excellent first investment property.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Features

Internet Available - Broadband
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: Corner

Interior area

Total structure area: 465
Total interior livable area: 465 sqft
Finished area above ground: 465

Property

Features

Exterior features: Professional Landscaping

Lot

Size: 465 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:21 P:00543 S:070,1207529
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Brick

Condition

Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry
Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
HOA fee: $364 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $708/sqft
Tax assessed value: $263,800
Annual tax amount: $3,055
Date on market: 5/17/2026
Listing terms: Contract

Estimated market value

$324,000

$308,000 - $340,000

$2,173/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/18/2026	Listed for sale	$329,000-4.6%$708/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73520454 Report a problem
2/16/2026	Listing removed	$345,000$742/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73465104 Report a problem
1/5/2026	Listed for sale	$345,000-1.1%$742/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73465104 Report a problem
11/16/2025	Listing removed	$349,000$751/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73394165 Report a problem
6/20/2025	Listed for sale	$349,000+93.9%$751/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73394165 Report a problem
12/19/2013	Sold	$180,000$387/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,055 -11.2%	$263,800 -16.4%
2024	$3,441 +1.5%	$315,700
2023	$3,391 +4.7%	$315,700 +6%
2022	$3,240 +2.8%	$297,800 +0.8%
2021	$3,153 +22.1%	$295,500 +20.8%
2020	$2,583 +2.2%	$244,600 +2%
2019	$2,527 +7.5%	$239,800 +7%
2018	$2,350 +348.6%	$224,200 +8%
2017	$524 -75%	$207,600 +9%
2016	$2,096 -9.4%	$190,500 -0.3%
2015	$2,314 +6%	$191,100 +15%
2013	$2,184 +6.7%	$166,200 +5.9%
2012	$2,046 +6.5%	$156,900 +4.5%
2011	$1,921 +6.5%	$150,200 -1.1%
2010	$1,803 +4.5%	$151,800 -6.5%
2009	$1,725 -3.1%	$162,300
2008	$1,780 -1.2%	$162,300 -1%
2007	$1,801	$163,900

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