188 Athens St Unit 3 Boston, MA 02127
South Boston Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
860
Sq Ft
$357/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Marina
- Property is near public transit
- Jogging Path
- No Units Above
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to Buckley Playground
About This Home
As of August 2025Welcome to 188 Athens Street! This sunny top-floor condo sits on a quiet one-way street and includes deeded parking directly outside the rear entrance. The ideal layout separates bedrooms from the open living/dining space—perfect for entertaining. Features include central AC, hardwood floors, a central vacuum system, and a Bose surround sound system. The updated kitchen offers granite counters, white cabinetry, marble tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary bedroom has a bay window and 2 custom California Closets while the second bedroom works great as a guest room or office. Enjoy a private laundry room and a large private storage room in the basement. Just across from Foodie’s Market, 3 blocks to Broadway T, and minutes to the Seaport and the beach, you can’t beat this incredible West Broadway location!
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,748
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- Near Conservation Area
- No Units Above
HOA Fees
- $357 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 860 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- Laundry in Basement
- Intercom
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on third floor
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Car Parking Space
- Off-Street Parking
Location
- Property is near public transit
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 1 Cooling Zone
- 1 Heating Zone
- High Speed Internet
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 4142046
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal, reserve funds
- 9 Units
- Mid-Rise Condominium
Amenities
- Shops
- Laundry Facilities
- Community Storage Space
Recreation
- Marina
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 2, 2020
Closed on
Feb 1, 2021
Sold by
Scanlon Thomas F
Bought by
Sidebotham Darius and Quackenbush Cara
Seller's Agent
Aimee Chalifoux
Waterfront Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Liz Dehler
Donnelly + Co.
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.49%
Original Mortgage
$491,250
Outstanding Balance
$440,146
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$260,425
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 25, 2015
Sold by
Longden Timothy C and Longden Diana E
Bought by
Scanlan Thomas F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2011
Sold by
Longden Timothy C
Bought by
Longden Timothy C and Longden Diane E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 27, 2007
Sold by
Ohagan Catherine B
Bought by
Longden Timothy C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 2004
Sold by
Kohler Donna O and Kohler Gregory S
Bought by
Oflaherty Kenneth A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,200
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 22, 2003
Sold by
Donohoe Brian
Bought by
Ohagan Catherine B
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $655,000 | None Available | |
| Not Resolvable | $465,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $345,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $469,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $317,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $491,250 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $94,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $21,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $372,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $91,650 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $266,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $266,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $272,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $308,145 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $310,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $375,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 08/20/25 | Sold | $710,000 | +1.6% | $826 / Sq Ft |
| 07/19/2025 07/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/14/2025 07/14/25 | For Sale | $699,000 | +6.7% | $813 / Sq Ft |
| 02/03/2021 02/03/21 | Sold | $655,000 | +2.5% | $762 / Sq Ft |
| 12/08/2020 12/08/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/02/2020 12/02/20 | For Sale | $639,000 | -- | $743 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,748 | $669,100 | $0 | $669,100 |
| 2024 | $7,002 | $642,400 | $0 | $642,400 |
| 2023 | $6,699 | $623,700 | $0 | $623,700 |
| 2022 | $6,588 | $605,500 | $0 | $605,500 |
| 2021 | $6,461 | $605,500 | $0 | $605,500 |
| 2020 | $6,126 | $580,100 | $0 | $580,100 |
| 2019 | $5,662 | $537,200 | $0 | $537,200 |
| 2018 | $5,311 | $506,800 | $0 | $506,800 |
| 2017 | $4,969 | $469,200 | $0 | $469,200 |
| 2016 | $4,890 | $444,500 | $0 | $444,500 |
| 2015 | $4,634 | $382,700 | $0 | $382,700 |
| 2014 | $4,297 | $341,600 | $0 | $341,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Liz Dehler
Seller's Agent in 2025
Liz Dehler
Donnelly + Co.
(813) 728-8098
3 in this area
87 Total Sales
-
Margaret Creech
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Margaret Creech
Donnelly + Co.
(617) 893-3017
2 in this area
7 Total Sales
-
Nan Liang
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Nan Liang
Longwood Homes Real Estate, LLC
(781) 775-1672
1 in this area
18 Total Sales
-
Aimee Chalifoux
A
Seller's Agent in 2021
Aimee Chalifoux
Waterfront Realty Group
(860) 681-8513
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73404350
APN: SBOS-000000-000006-001419-000028
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