12 Foster St, Unit 8

609 Sq. Ft.
$65 / Sq. Ft.
609
Sq. Ft.
$65
per Sq. Ft.

Description

New windows, floors, and freshly updated penthouse living available for rent! Do not miss out on this stunning 3bed / 1 bath top-floor apartment in the North End. Ultimate privacy with this sun-splashed apartment featuring hardwood floors, updated appliances including dishwasher, gas-cooking, and ample storage. Parking is a breeze with a designated North End resident sticker lot right across the street. Washer/dryer located in the basement, on-site. Electric baseboard for heat and window A'C unit....New windows, floors, and freshly updated penthouse living available for rent! Do not miss out on this stunning 3bed / 1 bath top-floor apartment in the North End. Ultimate privacy with this sun-splashed apartment featuring hardwood floors, updated appliances including dishwasher, gas-cooking, and ample storage. Parking is a breeze with a designated North End resident sticker lot right across the street. Washer/dryer located in the basement, on-site. Electric baseboard for heat and window A'C unit. Renter responsible for cable / wifi, gas, and electric.
  1. Listed by Daniel Distefano • Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details for 12 Foster Street, Unit 8

Town
Boston
MLS Area
North End
Area
MA-Boston-North End, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 02/21/2026 03:09 AM

Property Details for 12 Foster Street, Unit 8

StatusActive
MLS #73477874
Days on Market35
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date02/21/2026
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Condominium
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Daniel Distefano
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Building Information for 12 Foster Street, Unit 8

Building/Complex12 Foster StFloor4Stories-Residences-Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy DetailsNoYear Built1890Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,999 SF

Property Information for 12 Foster Street, Unit 8

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 609.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating: Yes
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3362559
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: Yes
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 8
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 4.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Date Available: 02-21-2026
  • Available Now: Yes

Property History for 12 Foster Street, Unit 8

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73477874

$3,300—
Oct 4, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,250—
Aug 7, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,500—
Jul 29, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,800—
Jul 21, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,600—
Jul 14, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,700—
Jul 8, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,850—
Jun 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,950—
Dec 20, 2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72899170

$3,280—
Sep 23, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72899170

$5,180—
May 1, 2015

Rented

MLS PIN #71792312

$2,400—
Apr 15, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71792312

—
Apr 15, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71792312

—
Feb 13, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71792312

$2,400—
Jan 30, 2015

Expired

MLS PIN #71777016

$2,400—
Dec 15, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71777016

$2,400—
Oct 2, 2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71725966

$2,500—
Aug 7, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71725966

$2,500—
Sep 3, 2009

Expired

MLS PIN #70928603

$1,895—
Jun 3, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70928603

$1,895—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73477874

$3,300
10/04/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,250
08/07/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,500
07/29/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,800
07/21/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,600
07/14/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,700
07/08/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,850
06/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73391925

$3,950
12/20/2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72899170

$3,280
09/23/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72899170

$5,180
05/01/2015

Rented

MLS PIN #71792312

$2,400
04/15/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71792312

—
04/15/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71792312

—
02/13/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71792312

$2,400
01/30/2015

Expired

MLS PIN #71777016

$2,400
12/15/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71777016

$2,400
10/02/2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71725966

$2,500
08/07/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71725966

$2,500
09/03/2009

Expired

MLS PIN #70928603

$1,895
06/03/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70928603

$1,895

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Schools near 12 Foster Street, Unit 8

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
PublicPK to 8

Charlestown High School
Public7 to 12

Harvard-Kent Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Dante Alighieri
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

12 Foster Street, Unit 8 is available for rent in Boston, MA 02109. This property was listed on February 17, 2026 by Engel & Volkers Boston, it's currently listed at $3,300. It has been on the market for a total of 35 days and was last rented on May 1, 2015. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Eliot K-8 Innovation School, Charlestown High School and Harvard-Kent Elementary School. 12 Foster Street, Unit 8 is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 609 sqft a property built in 1890.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Daniel Distefano

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