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.
For sale
$329,000
97 Chester St #8, Boston, MA 02134
0beds
465sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,521/mo
Condominium
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$323,700 Zestimate®
$708/sqft
$364/mo HOA
What's special
Bright corner unitNewly refinished hardwood floorsTwo walk-in closetsGreat natural light
- 86 days |
- 704 |
- 45 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Canning 617-949-9007,
Ebb Tide Realty 617-949-9007,
John Canning 617-949-9007
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73520454
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
$323,700
$308,000 - $340,000
$2,262/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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Neighborhood: Allston
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gardner Pilot AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Brighton High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1 mi
- NABaldwin Early Learning CenterGrades: PK-1Distance: 1 mi
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