Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds769 sqft$585/sqft
281 Chelsea St, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02128
CondoProperty Type
1900Year Built
$585/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$321/moHOA Fees

Description

Location, Location, Location! Be in downtown Boston in minutes! This spacious 2 bedroom + study in a fully owner occupied building is only a 4 min walk from the T Station (Blue Line), grocery stores, fitness centers, coffee shops, restaurants, dog parks, vibrant green spaces, and waterfront amenities. You'll enter into a large eat-in kitchen w/ granite countertops and ample cabinet space. Newly refinished solid hardwood floors throughout guide you to a large living room with east-facing windows overlooking...Location, Location, Location! Be in downtown Boston in minutes! This spacious 2 bedroom + study in a fully owner occupied building is only a 4 min walk from the T Station (Blue Line), grocery stores, fitness centers, coffee shops, restaurants, dog parks, vibrant green spaces, and waterfront amenities. You'll enter into a large eat-in kitchen w/ granite countertops and ample cabinet space. Newly refinished solid hardwood floors throughout guide you to a large living room with east-facing windows overlooking a common outdoor area with dedicated patio space below. The master bedroom is a tranquil and bright retreat with a versatile study area (ideal as a home office or walk-in closet), and space for a king-size bed and additional furniture. The 2nd bedroom comfortably fits a queen. Step outside to your fully enclosed, pet-friendly yard, perfect for BBQs or a sunny workspace. Additional perks incl private laundry, bike storage, and keyless main entry. Wow!

Listing Agents

  1. Benjamin Kovacs

    Benjamin Kovacs

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (774) 217-2268

    M: (774) 217-2268

  • Listed by: Kovacs Savage Team • Byrnes Real Estate Group LLC
  • Listed by: Jonathan Ladas • Byrnes Real Estate Group LLC
Listing closed: 07/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73396217

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$440,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

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Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Benjamin Kovacs; Byrnes Real Estate Group LLC, Kovacs Savage Team; Byrnes Real Estate Group LLC, Jonathan Ladas

Sold By Elevated Realty, LLC, Dimitri Petrosian

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30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,287

Property Taxes

$91

HOA Dues

$321

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Property Information for 281 Chelsea Street, Unit 2

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,097 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: East Boston
  • Area: MA-Boston-East Boston, MA-Boston
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: .00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
  • Unit Placement: Middle
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 281 Chelsea St
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 3
  • Year Built: 1900
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 769.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • 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
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1332882
  • Assessments: $438,800
  • Book: 60918
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0

Property History for 281 Chelsea Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908649568

$450,000
Jul 30, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73396217

$450,000
Jul 3, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73396217

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908649568

$450,000
07/30/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73396217

$450,000
07/03/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73396217

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 281 Chelsea Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$438,800Total-
Tax Record2025$5,081 ($423 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt769 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt769 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,991 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated1983ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:01 P:06866 S:004

Schools near 281 Chelsea Street, Unit 2

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Patrick J Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

East Boston High School
Public7 to 12

Otis Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary School
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.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Benjamin Kovacs; Byrnes Real Estate Group LLC, Kovacs Savage Team; Byrnes Real Estate Group LLC, Jonathan Ladas

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