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78 Elm Street

Boston, MA 02129

3 beds
3 baths
1,527 sqft
1,052 sqft lot
$884 per sqft
1899 build
– on site

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This light-filled 3BR/2.5BA single family home is located on a tree-lined street, and features an ideal layout with 1,527sf on two levels. An open living/dining “great room” offers a sunny corner exposure and soaring ceilings, overlooking a well-appointed kitchen. The kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless appliances, including a Bosch gas range, quartz countertops, and glass door to an enclosed garden patio – perfect for outdoor entertaining. An elegant formal living room with custom built-in bookshelves and a gas fireplace, a half bath, and gracious entry with sweeping curved staircase complete the main level. The upper level offers a serene primary bedroom w/skylight, doublewide custom closet, and en-suite full bath; a large bedroom w/doublewide closet and three windows; an additional bedroom with slider to a roof deck, and full guest bath w/navy vanity and tub w/tile surround. Amenities: secured rental parking, C/Air w/Nest, and additional 645 sq. ft. in unfinished basement.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Nancy Roth / Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 22, 2023 •

MLS# 73118707 —

The Building

Year Built:

1899
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Rubber
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck - Roof
Building Area Total:

1527
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

7
Living Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1527
Living Room Area:

209
Living Room Length:

11
Living Room Width:

19
Kitchen Area:

80
Kitchen Length:

10
Kitchen Width:

8
Dining Room Area:

98
Dining Room Length:

14
Dining Room Width:

7
Family Room Area:

168
Family Room Length:

14
Family Room Width:

12
Bedroom 2 Area:

110
Bedroom 3 Area:

99
Bedroom 2 Length:

11
Bedroom 2 Width:

10
Bedroom 3 Length:

11
Bedroom 3 Width:

9
Master Bedroom Area:

143
Master Bedroom Length:

11
Master Bedroom Width:

13

Location

Directions:

Bunker Hill Street to Elm Street.
Latitude:

42.37924
Longitude:

-71.06258

The Property

Parcel Number:

W:02 P:00106 S:010,1277590
Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

true
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.02
Lot Size SqFt:

1052
Lot Size Acres:

0.02
Zoning:

resident
Water View:

No
Exclusions:

Mirror In Formal Living Room.
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Book Number:

55115
Tax Annual Amount:

8537.73
Tax Assessed Value:

1109900

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5
Compensation Based on:

Net Sale Price
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range

Schools

Elementary School:

Bps
Middle Or Junior School:

Bps
High School:

Bps

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Leased

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Air Pollution Index

Provided by ClearlyEnergy

Utility Costs

$292/mo.

Estimate provided by ClearlyEnergy

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/7/23 Jul 7, 2023	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,350,000	3.9%
6/11/23 Jun 11, 2023	Pending	MLSPIN	$1,299,000
6/3/23 Jun 3, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$1,299,000

House Sold on 7/7/2023

$1,350,000

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Listing Courtesy of: MLSPIN and Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

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78 Elm Street

Boston, MA 02129