491 Massachusetts Avenue, #1
Boston, MA 02118
$1,895,000 - South End
Experience refined South End living in this sunny 3-4 Bed, 3 Bath parlor duplex, where timeless design meets modern sophistication. Gut renovated in 2018 by a top architect, this home offers a 2 private entrances, direct access to a deeded parking space, central AC, and a private patio & garden. The chef’s kitchen dazzles with Caesarstone quartz counters, custom cabinetry, wine fridge, and premium JennAir appliances. The open-concept main level features tall ceilings, designer lighting, a gas fireplace, and a sculptural staircase, perfect for entertaining in style. A versatile room with an exposed brick wall and closet offers the perfect space for an office or first-floor bedroom, while a full bath completes this level. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a custom vanity, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath with radiant floors & steam shower. 2 additional bedrooms, one with large front facing windows, laundry, and guest bath with radiant floors & deep jet soaking tub. Prof managed.
| Listing ID: | 73443440 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,895,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Condominium |
| Status: | Active |
| Lender Owned: | No |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 1,717 |
| Association Fee: | $1,096 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $15,999 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 851 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.02 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Boston |
| MLS Area Major: | South End |
| County Or Parish: | Suffolk |
| Postal Code: | 02118 |
| Year Built: | 1899 |
| Number Of Units Total: | 9 |
| Appliances: | Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Hardwood |
| Heating: | Forced Air |
| Parking Features: | Off Street, Assigned |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | MA |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Monthly |
| Roof: | Rubber |
| Laundry Features: | Second Floor, In Unit |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-10-15 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.02 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 8 |
| Association Fee Includes: | Water, Sewer, Insurance |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Basement: | false |
| Basement: | N |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 1,717 |
| Common Walls: | 2+ Common Walls |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University |
| Exterior Features: | Patio |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Parcel Number: | W:09 P:00982 S:016, 3348098 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Structure Type: | Rowhouse |
| Zoning: | CD |
| Stories Total: | 2 |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Entry Level: | 1 |
| Entry Location: | Unit Placement(Street, Front, Back, Garden) |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Certificate Number: | 000000000056436 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $1,103.67 |
| Management: | Professional - Off Site |
| Owner Occ Source: | 5 |
| Page: | 211 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $1,103.67 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Unit Building: | 1 |
| Original List Price: | $1,895,000 |
| Parking Total: | 1 |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes w/ Restrictions |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | First |
| Room Bedroom5 Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Family Room Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Security Features: | Intercom |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,381,600 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Outdoor Space Available: | Yes - Private |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,717 |
| Living Area Source: | Public Record |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 1 |
Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Beth Dickerson
617-510-8565
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