NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 W 3rd St Unit 3 Boston, MA 02127

South Boston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $879,000 - $964,644

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,218 Sq Ft
1,220 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold August 16, 2021

Last sale price $892,000 $732 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,903/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Balcony
  • Central Heating
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Cooling Available
  • 2-minute walk to Buckley Playground

About This Home

As of April 2024

This gorgeous, sunny, 2 bed, 2 full-bath apartment with 2 private decks will check all your boxes. Enter into an open floor plan that boasts high ceilings, oversized windows, exposed brick and hardwood floors. A modern kitchen opens up to a spacious living room flanked on one side by a gas fireplace and a wall of built-ins, and the other by a dedicated dining area. The primary bedroom features and en-suite spa-like bath and private deck, perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails. The second bedroom, large enough for a queen bed, features a row of custom closets. An interior staircase leads upstairs to a head house and a spectacular private roof-deck with sweeping city views. This home is an entertainer's dream. The apartment also has in-unit laundry and central AC. With close proximity to shops & restaurants, the Seaport and South End, this is the place to call home.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Crystal Roach

Compass Listed on: 03/20/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Leah Ratnofsky

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Crystal Roach

Compass Listed on: 03/20/2024

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Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,667

Year Built

  • 1896

Lot Details

  • 1,220

Interior Spaces

  • 1,218 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,600
  • Property Available on 4/1/24
  • Rent includes hot water, sewer, trash collection
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1417058

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,667

Year Built

1896

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2024-04-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12+)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 4600

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 3
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1896

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 1218
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3.78
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3.78
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Balcony
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront Features: 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Hot Water, Sewer, Trash Collection
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1417058
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2021
Closed on
Aug 16, 2021
Sold by
Benjamin C Schilens Lt
Bought by
Otto Matthew
Seller's Agent
Jillian Adler
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Roach
Compass
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$892,000
Premium/Discount to List
$33,000
3.84%
Current Estimated Value
$930,911

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,911
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.31%
Original Mortgage
$713,600
Outstanding Balance
$655,843
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$283,693

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2021
Sold by
Schilens Benjamin C and Ghassemi Jhaleh C
Bought by
Benjamin C Schilens Lt

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2012
Closed on
Oct 12, 2012
Sold by
Staar William A and Staar Paige P
Bought by
Schilens Benjamin and Ghassemi Jhale
Seller's Agent
Ultan Connolly
Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Megan Kopman
Compass
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-0.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$401,250
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2006
Sold by
159 W 3Rd Street Condo
Bought by
Starr Paige P and Starr William A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Otto Matthew $892,000 None Available
Benjamin C Schilens Lt -- None Available
Schilens Benjamin $535,000 --
Starr Paige P $475,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Otto Matthew $713,600
Previous Owner Schilens Benjamin $401,250
Previous Owner Schilens Benjamin $26,750
Previous Owner Starr Paige P $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/20/2024 04/20/24 Rented $4,600 0.0% --
03/28/2024 03/28/24 Under Contract -- -- --
03/20/2024 03/20/24 For Rent $4,600 0.0% --
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Sold $892,000 +3.8% $732 / Sq Ft
07/11/2021 07/11/21 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2021 07/09/21 For Sale $859,000 +60.6% $705 / Sq Ft
10/12/2012 10/12/12 Sold $535,000 -0.9% $439 / Sq Ft
08/14/2012 08/14/12 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2012 08/08/12 For Sale $539,900 -- $443 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,667 $834,800 $0 $834,800
2024 $8,979 $823,800 $0 $823,800
2023 $8,590 $799,800 $0 $799,800
2022 $8,448 $776,500 $0 $776,500
2021 $8,285 $776,500 $0 $776,500
2020 $7,645 $724,000 $0 $724,000
2019 $7,066 $670,400 $0 $670,400
2018 $6,629 $632,500 $0 $632,500
2017 $6,203 $585,700 $0 $585,700
2016 $6,136 $557,800 $0 $557,800
2015 $6,318 $521,700 $0 $521,700
2014 $5,591 $444,400 $0 $444,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Crystal Roach

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Crystal Roach

    Compass

    (508) 769-8838

    9 in this area

    240 Total Sales

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  • Leah Ratnofsky

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Leah Ratnofsky

    Compass

    (617) 821-8865

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

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  • Jillian Adler

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jillian Adler

    Compass

    (857) 200-0544

    9 in this area

    81 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ultan Connolly

    Insight Realty Group, Inc.

    (617) 519-1699

    17 Total Sales

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  • Megan Kopman

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Megan Kopman

    Compass

    (617) 309-9495

    2 in this area

    81 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73214326

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SBOS-000000-000006-001429-000012

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02127 South Boston

159 W 3rd St Unit 3, Boston, MA

This home is located at 159 W 3rd St Unit 3, Boston, MA 02127 since 20 March 2024 and is currently priced at $930,911. This property was built in 1896. 159 W 3rd St Unit 3 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Up Academy Charter School Of Boston, St Peter Academy, and Gate of Heaven Elementary School.

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