$639,000
$20K PRICE DROP

681 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02118

Lower Roxbury Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,219/month

Total Views 4,248
2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$710 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Park
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • 4-minute walk to David Ramsay Park

About This Home

This lovely two bedroom, street level, home is sunny, inviting, and charming. High ceilings, hardwood floors, a modern kitchen with stainless appliances, and central air & heat complete this cozy South End offering. The main bedroom offers two large windows, ample closet space, and convenient overhead storage. The second bedroom is a warm, sun-filled space that would make a perfect home office, guest room or nursery. Full modern and updated bathroom. Amenities include a 900 sf floor plan plus an additional large, sun drenched private patio and deck.[ Pet friendly!} Let your pet out to the enclosed patio This home features several upgrades! New wood floors 2020. New AC/Heat handler/compressor in 2018, new hot water heater in 2018, and the rear of building and patio were repointed in 2019. 100% owner occupied bldg. Easy parking on streets. Around the corner to S End restaurants, public T and all that the city has to offer, this quintessential South End home is inviting and well situated

Listing Agent

Ted Pietras

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 10/14/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Ken Smith

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,819

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 900 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $215 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:08 P:01589 S:002,3392177

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 5 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,819

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$215 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Living Area: 900
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 215
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:08 P:01589 S:002,3392177
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 900
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7819

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $7,819 $675,200 $0 $675,200
2024 $7,211 $661,600 $0 $661,600
2023 $6,963 $648,300 $0 $648,300
2022 $6,986 $642,100 $0 $642,100
2021 $6,717 $629,500 $0 $629,500
2020 $5,209 $493,300 $0 $493,300
2019 $5,047 $478,800 $0 $478,800
2018 $4,732 $451,500 $0 $451,500
2017 $4,554 $430,000 $0 $430,000
2016 $4,347 $395,200 $0 $395,200
2015 $4,639 $383,100 $0 $383,100
2014 $4,374 $347,700 $0 $347,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Price Changed $639,000 -1.5% $710 / Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Price Changed $649,000 -1.5% $721 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 For Sale $659,000 +4.6% $732 / Sq Ft
05/25/2022 05/25/22 Sold $630,000 -8.7% $700 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/18/2021 10/18/21 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2021 09/06/21 For Sale $689,900 +14.5% $767 / Sq Ft
08/16/2017 08/16/17 Sold $602,500 -3.6% $669 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/27/2017 06/27/17 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2017 06/20/17 For Sale $625,000 -- $694 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $630,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $602,500 --
Deed $377,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $341,000 --
Deed $326,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $378,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $482,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $358,150 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $272,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $293,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73443265

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ROXB-000000-000008-001589-000002

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02118 Lower Roxbury

681 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

For Sale

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