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2 beds1,053 sqft$627/sqft
38 Custer St, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02130
CondoProperty Type
1920Year Built
$627/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$200/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Lots to love in this architect-owned home with attention to both design and functionality. Floor to ceiling French doors allow light to flow from room to room and highlight the hardwood floors and great natural light throughout. Watch the seasons change from winter sun to summer foliage in the living room and enjoy the South facing deck that is enjoyable for three seasons. The spacious kitchen has been artfully updated with quartz countertops, marble backsplash and recessed lighting. The layout of...Lots to love in this architect-owned home with attention to both design and functionality. Floor to ceiling French doors allow light to flow from room to room and highlight the hardwood floors and great natural light throughout. Watch the seasons change from winter sun to summer foliage in the living room and enjoy the South facing deck that is enjoyable for three seasons. The spacious kitchen has been artfully updated with quartz countertops, marble backsplash and recessed lighting. The layout of the rooms allows for flexibility depending upon the needs of your lifestyle. Of course, the location cannot be beat with convenient access to the Arnold Arboretum, Orange LIne T, and the shops, restaurants, and services of central JP. Additionally, there is parking for one car and loads of storage in the basement! Come by and fall in love.
  • Listed by: Focus Team • Focus Real Estate
  • Listed by: Randal Engelmann • Focus Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/01/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72499579

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Median sold price

$660,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Boston, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 38 Custer Street, Unit 2

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,947 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Jamaica Plain
  • Area: MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 38 Custer Street Condominium
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 3
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1920
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1053.0
  • Total Units: 3
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 1996
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Y
  • 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
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: BWSC
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 240.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,French Doors
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 154.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 64.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 8.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes reflect residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1347112
  • Assessments: $441,830
  • Book: 52391
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: 102
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
  • Complex Name: 38 Custer Street Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 38 Custer Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72499579

$660,000
Jun 25, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #647845856

$660,000

+8.9% / yr

May 22, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72499579

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72499579

$660,000
06/25/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #647845856

$660,000

+8.9% / yr

05/22/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72499579

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

Public Records for 38 Custer Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$601,800Total-
Tax Record2025$6,969 ($581 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt937 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt937 SqFtStories1Lot Size937 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1920Year Renovated1992ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:11 P:03565 S:004

Schools near 38 Custer Street, Unit 2

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Manning Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Margarita Muniz Academy
Public7 to 12

The English High School
Public7 to 12

Community Academy
Public9 to 12

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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