$545,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2018

309 Emerson St Unit 16 Boston, MA 02127

South Boston Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
715 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$762 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2025

SPECTACULAR PENTHOUSE with sweeping city views! Wow, this city point 1 bedroom is impressive. An absolutely gorgeous corner penthouse with views of Boston from every window. This sun-filled condo sits on the 5th floor of one of South Boston's most treasured elevator buildings, The Eaton. Rich with history yet completely updated in 2010. Move right into this beautifully renovated, open layout condo with pristine bamboo style hardwood floors, recently updated kitchen, super high ceilings, recessed lighting, central air conditioning, laundry hook-ups, $8,000 worth of custom closets and deeded storage in the basement! The prime location on a picturesque block of Emerson Street, between L and M Street, is just steps from the bus stop and East Broadway, and just a short stroll to the beach. This stunning home truly has it all! OPEN HOUSES THURSDAY 7/12 FROM 5:30-7, SATURDAY 7/14 FROM 12-1:30 and SUNDAY 7/15 FROM 11-12:30. Come, see and fall in love!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Nelson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood Listed on: 07/11/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Last Buyer's Agent

Jaine Donelan

JW Brokerage

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,498

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:06 P:02576 S:016

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,498

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Other Agent: 1.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 748.25
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 16
  • Unit Level: 6
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1887

Interior Features

  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 3
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: NA9246
  • Main So: BB5372
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 715.00

Exterior Features

  • Beachfront Flag: Yes
  • Exterior: Brick

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 318.29
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 421500.00
  • Acre: 0.02
  • Lot Size: 715.00
  • Page: 127
  • Parcel Number: W:06 P:02576 S:016

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1887.18
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1413898

Multi Family

  • No Units: 18
  • No Units Owner Occ: 16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Baggett Gregory T
Bought by
Bero Cynthia L and Farrell Shawn M
Seller's Agent
Scott Nelson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Buyer's Agent
Frank Celeste
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$642,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-3.96%
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.83%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2018
Closed on
Aug 20, 2018
Sold by
Naughton Patrick
Bought by
Baggett Gregory T
Seller's Agent
Scott Nelson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Buyer's Agent
Jaine Donelan
JW Brokerage
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%
Original Mortgage
$490,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2015
Closed on
Aug 6, 2015
Sold by
Murphy John P
Bought by
Naughton Patrick
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Chubb
Real Broker MA, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Chubb
Real Broker MA, LLC
List Price
$449,617
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,617
-1.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.90%
Original Mortgage
$400,500
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2007
Sold by
Robinson Robert
Bought by
Murphy John P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2004
Sold by
Sheehan Patricia A and Mullen Patricia S
Bought by
Robinson Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1995
Sold by
Berberan Jo-Anne
Bought by
Carraas John J and Carras Ruth
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $642,500 --
Not Resolvable $545,000 --
Not Resolvable $445,000 --
Deed $261,000 --
Deed $261,000 --
Deed $277,500 --
Deed $277,500 --
Deed $85,000 --
Deed $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $483,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $484,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $487,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $490,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $391,300 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $397,400 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $400,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $246,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $261,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Sold $642,500 -1.0% $899 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $649,000 -3.0% $908 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $669,000 +22.8% $936 / Sq Ft
08/20/2018 08/20/18 Sold $545,000 +1.9% $762 / Sq Ft
07/20/2018 07/20/18 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2018 07/11/18 For Sale $535,000 +20.2% $748 / Sq Ft
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Sold $445,000 -1.0% $622 / Sq Ft
06/26/2015 06/26/15 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2015 06/17/15 For Sale $449,617 -- $629 / 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 $7,498 $647,500 $0 $647,500
2024 $6,815 $625,200 $0 $625,200
2023 $6,111 $569,000 $0 $569,000
2022 $5,951 $547,000 $0 $547,000
2021 $5,722 $536,300 $0 $536,300
2020 $5,129 $485,700 $0 $485,700
2019 $4,666 $442,700 $0 $442,700
2018 $4,417 $421,500 $0 $421,500
2017 $4,172 $394,000 $0 $394,000
2016 $4,089 $371,700 $0 $371,700
2015 $3,866 $319,200 $0 $319,200
2014 -- $232,900 $0 $232,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72360125

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SBOS-000000-000006-002576-000016