$575,000
SOLD NOV 9, 2017

38-40 Saint Botolph St Unit B3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
634 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$907 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2025

Situated on one the most desirable tree-lined streets in unbeatable A+ location between the Back Bay and South End. Recently renovated condominium features contemporary finishes and functional layout. Spacious living/ dining area with recessed lighting, automatic blinds, 10 ft ceilings and sleek hardwood floors throughout. Modern open kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz countertops and charcoal finished cabinets. Ample sized bedroom with custom California closets. Direct access to (1) single, transferable, rented garage parking space. Professionally managed elevator building with laundry on the premises. Move-in ready unit in outstanding location steps to Copley Square, Prudential Center, Newbury Street, Restaurant Row, Star Market, MBTA, universities, shopping and everything both the Back Bay and South have to offer. Exceptional and convenient city living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

calla gillies

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/06/2017

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Grant Simpson

Compass

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,896

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 0
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Brownstone
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Built Description: Actual, Renovated Since
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: NB4885
  • Main So: AN3600

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street, Rented
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • No Units: 40
  • Unit Building: B3

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 102

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Bilal Mohammad A and Bilal Safa Y
Bought by
Foote Madeline
Seller's Agent
O'Connor & Highland
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Guigli
MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley
List Price
$615,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
69.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2021
Closed on
Dec 9, 2021
Sold by
Dicarlo Gregory G
Bought by
Bilal Safa Y and Bilal Mohammad A
Seller's Agent
Quinn Simpson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Khurram Zaheer
Cameron Prestige, LLC
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$587,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$61,500
-9.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.29%
Original Mortgage
$528,750
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2017
Sold by
Carrington Keidi and Arvest Central Mortgag
Bought by
Atalntis Investments L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,500
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2002
Sold by
Hunt Michael
Bought by
Carrington Keidi S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1998
Sold by
Stanger James M
Bought by
Hunt Michael W
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 $615,000 --
Condominium Deed $587,500 None Available
Condominium Deed $587,500 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $382,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $382,000 --
Deed $270,000 --
Deed $270,000 --
Deed $139,000 --
Deed $139,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $528,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $460,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $336,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $216,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $615,000 0.0% $970 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $615,000 +4.7% $970 / Sq Ft
12/09/2021 12/09/21 Sold $587,500 -9.5% $927 / Sq Ft
11/07/2021 11/07/21 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 For Sale $649,000 +12.9% $1,024 / Sq Ft
11/09/2017 11/09/17 Sold $575,000 -3.8% $907 / Sq Ft
10/05/2017 10/05/17 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2017 09/06/17 For Sale $598,000 -- $943 / 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 $6,896 $595,500 $0 $595,500
2024 $6,248 $573,200 $0 $573,200
2023 $5,974 $556,200 $0 $556,200
2022 $5,763 $529,700 $0 $529,700
2021 $5,652 $529,700 $0 $529,700
2020 $5,868 $555,700 $0 $555,700
2019 $5,687 $539,600 $0 $539,600
2018 $4,670 $445,600 $0 $445,600
2017 $4,751 $448,600 $0 $448,600
2016 $4,744 $431,300 $0 $431,300
2015 -- $343,900 $0 $343,900
2014 $3,970 $315,600 $0 $315,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72223505

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000968-000006