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159 Cottage St.

159 Cottage Street, Boston, MA, 02128

YEAR BUILT

1905

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

14

UNIT SIZE RANGE

453-828 sqft

Description

159 Cottage St. is located in Boston, near the intersection of Chelsea Street and Eastern Avenue. This low-rise building consists of just one story. The Chelsea River lies nearby, adding some charm to the area. Built in 1905, the building features a mix of 14 condominium units. Unit sizes range from 453 to 828 square feet. The building offers both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom options. Prices for units fall between $315,000 and $437,500. The average closed price is around $437,500, with a price per square foot of $644. Units have spent an average of 64 days on the market in the past year. Residents enjoy convenient access to nearby amenities. There is a laundry facility within the building. East Boston Early Ed Ctr Elementary and City of Boston Kindergarten are close for families with children. For dining, Santarpio's Pizza provides a local favorite. The building presents a simple and welcoming structure that fits into the neighborhood. With a low number of stories and a modest design, it maintains a cozy atmosphere. Open and functional layouts in the units add appeal for those seeking a comfortable living space. Overall, 159 Cottage St. combines accessibility with a tight-knit community feel. It balances historical charm with modern living necessities. This location supports daily living while allowing easy access to local attractions and services.

Building ImageMLS ID #73396150
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159 Cottage St.

159 Cottage Street, Boston, MA, 02128

YEAR BUILT

1905

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

14

UNIT SIZE RANGE

453-828 sqft

Description

159 Cottage St. is located in Boston, near the intersection of Chelsea Street and Eastern Avenue. This low-rise building consists of just one story. The Chelsea River lies nearby, adding some charm to the area. Built in 1905, the building features a mix of 14 condominium units. Unit sizes range from 453 to 828 square feet. The building offers both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom options. Prices for units fall between $315,000 and $437,500. The average closed price is around $437,500, with a price per square foot of $644. Units have spent an average of 64 days on the market in the past year. Residents enjoy convenient access to nearby amenities. There is a laundry facility within the building. East Boston Early Ed Ctr Elementary and City of Boston Kindergarten are close for families with children. For dining, Santarpio's Pizza provides a local favorite. The building presents a simple and welcoming structure that fits into the neighborhood. With a low number of stories and a modest design, it maintains a cozy atmosphere. Open and functional layouts in the units add appeal for those seeking a comfortable living space. Overall, 159 Cottage St. combines accessibility with a tight-knit community feel. It balances historical charm with modern living necessities. This location supports daily living while allowing easy access to local attractions and services.

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Description

159 Cottage St. is located in Boston, near the intersection of Chelsea Street and Eastern Avenue. This low-rise building consists of just one story. The Chelsea River lies nearby, adding some charm to the area. Built in 1905, the building features a mix of 14 condominium units. Unit sizes range from 453 to 828 square feet. The building offers both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom options. Prices for units fall between $315,000 and $437,500. The average closed price is around $437,500, with a price per square foot of $644. Units have spent an average of 64 days on the market in the past year. Residents enjoy convenient access to nearby amenities. There is a laundry facility within the building. East Boston Early Ed Ctr Elementary and City of Boston Kindergarten are close for families with children. For dining, Santarpio's Pizza provides a local favorite. The building presents a simple and welcoming structure that fits into the neighborhood. With a low number of stories and a modest design, it maintains a cozy atmosphere. Open and functional layouts in the units add appeal for those seeking a comfortable living space. Overall, 159 Cottage St. combines accessibility with a tight-knit community feel. It balances historical charm with modern living necessities. This location supports daily living while allowing easy access to local attractions and services.

159 Cottage St. Key Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$449,900($662/Sqft.)

Avg. Sale Price$437,500($644/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%

Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market64 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly
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Key Stats

Year over year list price0.00%

Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market64 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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Unit Demand

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Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

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159 Cottage St. Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 6668021642025-08-28
MLS#: 73396150
Closed$437,500
Unit 5545311912021-01-22
MLS#: 72747944
Closed$290,000
Unit 33578111202020-01-03
MLS#: 72559511
Closed$305,000
Unit 3
3

1 Beds

1 Baths

578 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2020-01-03Closed$305,000
MLS#: 72559511
Days On Market120
Unit 5
5

1 Beds

1 Baths

453 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2021-01-22Closed$290,000
MLS#: 72747944
Days On Market91
Unit 6
6

2 Beds

1 Baths

680 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2025-08-28Closed$437,500
MLS#: 73396150
Days On Market64
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Amenities

One of the key perks of living at 159 Cottage St. is the essential amenity of on-site laundry facilities. Forget about dragging your laundry down the block or making frequent trips to laundromats; here, you’ll find just what you need, making life that much simpler. Having this service easily accessible means you can spend more time doing what you love, whether that's exploring the neighborhood or enjoying your new home.

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Amenities Description

One of the key perks of living at 159 Cottage St. is the essential amenity of on-site laundry facilities. Forget about dragging your laundry down the block or making frequent trips to laundromats; here, you’ll find just what you need, making life that much simpler. Having this service easily accessible means you can spend more time doing what you love, whether that's exploring the neighborhood or enjoying your new home.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Laundry

Laundry

Policies

While living arrangements vary, you won't have to worry about complex rules getting in the way of your enjoyment. The building’s community atmosphere fosters a friendly environment, making it an ideal location for young, first-time buyers looking to create a sense of home without the hassle of overly restrictive policies.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
159 Cottage St.$644/sqft.$3 /sqft.
159 Cottage St$644/sqft.$3 /sqft.
172 Cottage Street$642/sqft.$3 /sqft.
172 Cottage St$642/sqft.$3 /sqft.
72 Lubec St$655/sqft.$3 /sqft.
Daniel Webster Schoolhouse Condominium$655/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

159 Cottage St. is located in East Boston, Boston, with 25+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

East Boston Early Childhood Center

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Public|Grades EE–1
135 Gove St|0.03 miles away

Donald Mckay

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
122 Cottage St|0.06 miles away

Dante Alighieri Montessori School

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Public|Grades PK–5
37 Gove St|0.26 miles away

Samuel Adams Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
165 Webster St|0.31 miles away

East Boston Central Catholic School

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Private|Grades PK–8
69 London St|0.36 miles away

James Otis

B
Public|Grades PK–6
218 Marion St|0.37 miles away
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Schools

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Description

159 Cottage St. is located in East Boston, Boston, with 25+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

East Boston Early Childhood Center

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Public|Grades EE–1
135 Gove St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Donald Mckay

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
122 Cottage St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Dante Alighieri Montessori School

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Public|Grades PK–5
37 Gove St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Samuel Adams Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
165 Webster St|Less than 1 Mile Away

East Boston Central Catholic School

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Private|Grades PK–8
69 London St|Less than 1 Mile Away

James Otis

B
Public|Grades PK–6
218 Marion St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
33 Trenton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
343 Saratoga St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Mario Umana Academy

D+
Public|Grades KG–8
312 Border St|Less than 1 Mile Away

East Boston High School

D
Public|Grades 9–12
86 White St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.06 Miles Away

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.07 Miles Away

Excel Academy Charter School

B-
Public|Grades 5–12
58 Moore St|1.17 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|1.32 Miles Away

Shurtleff Early Childhood

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Public|Grades PK–1
99 Hawthorne St|1.40 Miles Away

Phoenix Charter Academy

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Public|Grades 9–12
175 Hawthorne St|1.56 Miles Away

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|1.58 Miles Away

Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy

C-
Public|Grades 5–8
180 Walnut St|1.67 Miles Away

Joseph A. Browne School

C
Public|Grades 5–8
180 Walnut St|1.67 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|1.69 Miles Away

Seaport Academy

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Private|Grades 8–12
285 Commandants Wa...|1.69 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.76 Miles Away

Clark Avenue School

D
Public|Grades 5–8
8 Clark Ave|1.82 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

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Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|1.85 Miles Away

Curtis Guild Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
195 Leyden St|1.98 Miles Away

Transit

159 Cottage St. is surrounded by public transit options designed for efficient city travel. Transportation access within a 2-mile radius ensures reliable connections across Boston. Residents benefit from flexible commuting options and reduced travel stress. This well-connected setting supports modern urban lifestyles.

100 Everett Ave

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.46 miles away|29 min walk

125 Washington Ave opp Orange St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

150 Captains Row

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

202 Orient Ave

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

219 Faywood Ave

1.95 miles away|38 min walk
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Description

159 Cottage St. is surrounded by public transit options designed for efficient city travel. Transportation access within a 2-mile radius ensures reliable connections across Boston. Residents benefit from flexible commuting options and reduced travel stress. This well-connected setting supports modern urban lifestyles.

100 Everett Ave

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.46 miles away|29 min walk

125 Washington Ave opp Orange St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

150 Captains Row

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

202 Orient Ave

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

219 Faywood Ave

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

245 Central Ave

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

350 Summer St

1.62 miles away|31 min walk

400 Summer St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

45 Spruce St

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

467 Chelsea St - Eagle Square

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

5 Admiral's Way

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

Airport

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Airport - Bremen St

0.36 miles away|7 min walk

Airport - Buses Airport

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

Aquarium

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.14 miles away|22 min walk

Arlington St @ Fifth St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

A St @ Necco St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

1.04 miles away|20 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Seaport Blvd.

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ State St-Marriott Hotel

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Beacon St @ Broadway

1.38 miles away|27 min walk

Beacon St opp Walnut St

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

Beacon St @ Park St

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

Bellingham Square

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

Bellingham Square - Arlington Street

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

Bellingham Square - Sixth Street

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

Bellingham Square - Washington Avenue

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

Bennington St @ Antrim St

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

Bennington St @ Bremen St

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Bennington St @ Brooks St

0.48 miles away|10 min walk

Bennington St @ Byron St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

Bennington St @ Chelsea St

0.73 miles away|14 min walk

Bennington St @ Curtis St

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

Bennington St @ Harmony St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Bennington St @ Marion St

0.45 miles away|9 min walk

The Neighbourhood: East Boston

East Boston is a waterfront neighborhood by Logan Airport. The area has parks, a harborwalk, wide green spaces, and playgrounds. This district hosts many cafes, casual restaurants, local shops, and small markets. The area has public schools, a town center, a community center, and health clinics. Ferries run to downtown, buses use main routes, and drivers reach the highway quickly. Cyclists find marked bike lanes, and short rides link to central Boston and the airport by transit. Local markets sell fresh food, and seasonal farmers markets appear on weekends.

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Neighbourhood Description

East Boston is a waterfront neighborhood by Logan Airport. The area has parks, a harborwalk, wide green spaces, and playgrounds. This district hosts many cafes, casual restaurants, local shops, and small markets. The area has public schools, a town center, a community center, and health clinics. Ferries run to downtown, buses use main routes, and drivers reach the highway quickly. Cyclists find marked bike lanes, and short rides link to central Boston and the airport by transit. Local markets sell fresh food, and seasonal farmers markets appear on weekends.

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159 Cottage St. Demographics

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 15.8% are children aged 0–14, 24.85% are young adults between 15–29, 30.18% are adults aged 30–44, 17.98% are in the 45–59 range and 11.19% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 44.06% of residents relying on public transit, while others prefer walking around 12.47%, driving around 28.99%, biking around 0.61%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 76.08% of units are rented and 23.92% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 24.49% are single family homes and 8.77% are multi family units. Around 34.25% are single-person households, while 65.75% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 26.87% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 19.99% have high school or college education. Another 3.25% hold diplomas while 16.19% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 33.7% with other types of qualifications.

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Demographics Description

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 15.8% are children aged 0–14, 24.85% are young adults between 15–29, 30.18% are adults aged 30–44, 17.98% are in the 45–59 range and 11.19% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 44.06% of residents relying on public transit, while others prefer walking around 12.47%, driving around 28.99%, biking around 0.61%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 76.08% of units are rented and 23.92% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 24.49% are single family homes and 8.77% are multi family units. Around 34.25% are single-person households, while 65.75% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 26.87% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 19.99% have high school or college education. Another 3.25% hold diplomas while 16.19% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 33.7% with other types of qualifications.

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

15.8%

15–29 Years

24.85%

30–44 Years

30.18%

45–59 Years

17.98%

60+ Years

11.19%

Commute

44.06%

Transit

12.47%

Walk

28.99%

Drive

0.61%

Bike

Housing Ownership

23.92%

Owner Occupied

76.08%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
24.49%
Multi Family
8.77%
Single Person
34.25%
Multi Person
65.75%

Average Income

Household:$8,390,941.87 /yr

Individual:$5,735,280.91 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree26.87%
High School College19.99%
Diploma3.25%
Post Graduate16.19%
Others33.7%
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Education

Diploma3.25%
Post Graduate16.19%
Others33.7%
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