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256 Medford St

256 Medford St, Boston, MA, 02129

YEAR BUILT

1880

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

450-550 sqft

Description

256 Medford St is a low-rise building located in Boston. It sits near the intersection of Monsignor O'Brien Highway and Museum Way. The building has a close connection to the Charles River, which adds to the appealing location. Constructed in 1880, it carries historical charm in a vibrant area. The building comprises 8 condominium units. Each unit features 1 bedroom and covers between 450 to 550 square feet. This size provides a comfortable living space. The building houses units designed to suit various needs. Nearby, Charlestown High School serves local families. Grocery shopping is accessible at Aggie's Place. When hunger strikes, Jenny's Pizza is a nearby favorite for dining out. This mix of amenities creates a well-rounded environment for residents. Units in this building can be a great choice for first-time buyers or those seeking to downsize. The low-rise structure allows for easy access and a relaxed atmosphere. Living here means being close to both nature and urban conveniences. Overall, 256 Medford St stands out with its historical significance and practical layout. It offers residents a chance to enjoy a quaint neighborhood with easy access to city life. This building combines a welcoming community feel with local resources to meet everyday needs.

Building ImageMLS ID #70076704
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256 Medford St

256 Medford St, Boston, MA, 02129

YEAR BUILT

1880

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

450-550 sqft

Description

256 Medford St is a low-rise building located in Boston. It sits near the intersection of Monsignor O'Brien Highway and Museum Way. The building has a close connection to the Charles River, which adds to the appealing location. Constructed in 1880, it carries historical charm in a vibrant area. The building comprises 8 condominium units. Each unit features 1 bedroom and covers between 450 to 550 square feet. This size provides a comfortable living space. The building houses units designed to suit various needs. Nearby, Charlestown High School serves local families. Grocery shopping is accessible at Aggie's Place. When hunger strikes, Jenny's Pizza is a nearby favorite for dining out. This mix of amenities creates a well-rounded environment for residents. Units in this building can be a great choice for first-time buyers or those seeking to downsize. The low-rise structure allows for easy access and a relaxed atmosphere. Living here means being close to both nature and urban conveniences. Overall, 256 Medford St stands out with its historical significance and practical layout. It offers residents a chance to enjoy a quaint neighborhood with easy access to city life. This building combines a welcoming community feel with local resources to meet everyday needs.

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Description

256 Medford St is a low-rise building located in Boston. It sits near the intersection of Monsignor O'Brien Highway and Museum Way. The building has a close connection to the Charles River, which adds to the appealing location. Constructed in 1880, it carries historical charm in a vibrant area. The building comprises 8 condominium units. Each unit features 1 bedroom and covers between 450 to 550 square feet. This size provides a comfortable living space. The building houses units designed to suit various needs. Nearby, Charlestown High School serves local families. Grocery shopping is accessible at Aggie's Place. When hunger strikes, Jenny's Pizza is a nearby favorite for dining out. This mix of amenities creates a well-rounded environment for residents. Units in this building can be a great choice for first-time buyers or those seeking to downsize. The low-rise structure allows for easy access and a relaxed atmosphere. Living here means being close to both nature and urban conveniences. Overall, 256 Medford St stands out with its historical significance and practical layout. It offers residents a chance to enjoy a quaint neighborhood with easy access to city life. This building combines a welcoming community feel with local resources to meet everyday needs.

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256 Medford St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 5550011672004-10-19
MLS#: 70076704
Closed$199,000
Unit 5
5

1 Beds

1 Baths

500 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2004-10-19Closed$199,000
MLS#: 70076704
Days On Market67
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Amenities

One of the great perks of living at Medford Street is the potential for vibrant local amenities nearby. While the building may not provide extensive facilities, the lively scene in Boston ensures you're just moments away from everything you need. Picture stepping out of your cozy condo and finding delightful cafes like Anna's Café right around the corner. Whether you're after a quick breakfast or a quiet place to work, you’ll be well-catered for! Moreover, you can connect with your community at the Boston City Community Centers, fostering a strong neighborhood feeling that makes living here special.

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Amenities Description

One of the great perks of living at Medford Street is the potential for vibrant local amenities nearby. While the building may not provide extensive facilities, the lively scene in Boston ensures you're just moments away from everything you need. Picture stepping out of your cozy condo and finding delightful cafes like Anna's Café right around the corner. Whether you're after a quick breakfast or a quiet place to work, you’ll be well-catered for! Moreover, you can connect with your community at the Boston City Community Centers, fostering a strong neighborhood feeling that makes living here special.

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

Policies

As far as building policies, details are minimal, but being in a small community typically indicates a more relaxed environment. You'll want to reach out to management for any specifics regarding pets or other regulations that could enhance your condo experience. Living in a pet-friendly space (if allowed) means you won’t have to leave your furry friend behind when you make the move!

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Amenities Description

As far as building policies, details are minimal, but being in a small community typically indicates a more relaxed environment. You'll want to reach out to management for any specifics regarding pets or other regulations that could enhance your condo experience. Living in a pet-friendly space (if allowed) means you won’t have to leave your furry friend behind when you make the move!

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)
256 Medford St--
30 Polk St$1,034/sqft.$2 /sqft.
74 Pearl St Condominium Trust$1,048/sqft.$4 /sqft.
HAMPSHIRE CONDOMINIUMS$763/sqft.$4 /sqft.
191-193 Bunker Hill St$698/sqft.$4 /sqft.
191-193 Bunker Hill St$819/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

256 Medford St is located near 42+ schools throughout Boston. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|0.04 miles away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|0.23 miles away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|0.32 miles away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|0.34 miles away

Seaport Academy

--
Private|Grades 8–12
285 Commandants Wa...|0.95 miles away

Mario Umana Academy

D+
Public|Grades KG–8
312 Border St|1.07 miles away
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Schools

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Description

256 Medford St is located near 42+ schools throughout Boston. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Seaport Academy

--
Private|Grades 8–12
285 Commandants Wa...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Mario Umana Academy

D+
Public|Grades KG–8
312 Border St|1.07 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.08 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.08 Miles Away

Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
33 Trenton St|1.21 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.22 Miles Away

East Boston Central Catholic School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
69 London St|1.26 Miles Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|1.32 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.33 Miles Away

East Boston High School

D
Public|Grades 9–12
86 White St|1.35 Miles Away

Dante Alighieri Montessori School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
37 Gove St|1.36 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.41 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.41 Miles Away

James Otis

B
Public|Grades PK–6
218 Marion St|1.45 Miles Away

Shurtleff Early Childhood

--
Public|Grades PK–1
99 Hawthorne St|1.49 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.50 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.51 Miles Away

Joseph A. Browne School

C
Public|Grades 5–8
180 Walnut St|1.55 Miles Away

Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy

C-
Public|Grades 5–8
180 Walnut St|1.55 Miles Away

East Boston Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
135 Gove St|1.59 Miles Away

Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
343 Saratoga St|1.59 Miles Away

Donald Mckay

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
122 Cottage St|1.60 Miles Away

Adams School

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
78 Tileston St|1.60 Miles Away

Phoenix Charter Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
175 Hawthorne St|1.63 Miles Away

Sumner G. Whittier School

C+
Public|Grades KG–8
337 Broadway|1.63 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.63 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.64 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.65 Miles Away

Samuel Adams Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
165 Webster St|1.71 Miles Away

St Anthony School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
54 Oakes St|1.73 Miles Away

Chelsea High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
299 Everett Ave|1.74 Miles Away

Chelsea Opportunity Academy

--
Public|Grades 10–12
299 Everett Ave|1.74 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.75 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.88 Miles Away

Clark Avenue School

D
Public|Grades 5–8
8 Clark Ave|1.88 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|1.92 Miles Away

Devens School

F
Public|Grades 2–12
22 Church St|1.94 Miles Away

Pioneer Charter School of Science

A-
Public|Grades KG–12
51 Summer St # 59|1.97 Miles Away

Transit

Located in a transit-friendly area of Boston, 256 Medford St provides easy access to nearby public transportation. Within a 2-mile radius, Bus, Metro support smooth and efficient travel. Reliable transit connectivity improves commuting experiences. This location promotes accessibility and urban convenience.

100 Everett Ave

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

0.2 miles away|4 min walk

125 Washington Ave opp Orange St

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

150 Captains Row

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

173 Alford St

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

202 Main St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk
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Description

Located in a transit-friendly area of Boston, 256 Medford St provides easy access to nearby public transportation. Within a 2-mile radius, Bus, Metro support smooth and efficient travel. Reliable transit connectivity improves commuting experiences. This location promotes accessibility and urban convenience.

100 Everett Ave

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

0.2 miles away|4 min walk

125 Washington Ave opp Orange St

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

150 Captains Row

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

173 Alford St

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

202 Main St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

221 Chelsea St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

245 Central Ave

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

271 Chelsea St opp Luke Rd

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

296 Washington Ave opp Jefferson Ave

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

45 Spruce St

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

467 Chelsea St - Eagle Square

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

51 Bow St

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

529 Main St

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

5 Admiral's Way

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

0.46 miles away|9 min walk

Airport

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Airport - Bremen St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Airport - Buses Airport

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

0.66 miles away|13 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

0.73 miles away|15 min walk

Alford St @ MWRA Pump Station

0.85 miles away|17 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

Aquarium

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington St @ Fifth St

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Assembly

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

Assembly - Foley St

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Assembly - Revolution Dr

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Seaport Blvd.

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ State St-Marriott Hotel

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Beacon St @ Broadway

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

Beacon St opp Walnut St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Beacon St @ Park St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Bellingham Square

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

Bellingham Square - Arlington Street

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

Bellingham Square - Sixth Street

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Charlestown

Charlestown is a historic waterfront neighborhood near downtown Boston. The area features the Bunker Hill Monument, the Charlestown Navy Yard with the USS Constitution, and riverside parks with walking paths. This district has grocery stores, cafes, bakeries, small shops, schools, playgrounds, and a community center. Public transit runs via the Orange Line at Community College station and several bus routes that give a short ride to downtown. Drivers find easy access to major roads. The area hosts year-round local events and has a mix of old homes and newer condos.

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Neighbourhood Description

Charlestown is a historic waterfront neighborhood near downtown Boston. The area features the Bunker Hill Monument, the Charlestown Navy Yard with the USS Constitution, and riverside parks with walking paths. This district has grocery stores, cafes, bakeries, small shops, schools, playgrounds, and a community center. Public transit runs via the Orange Line at Community College station and several bus routes that give a short ride to downtown. Drivers find easy access to major roads. The area hosts year-round local events and has a mix of old homes and newer condos.

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256 Medford St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

16.48%

15–29 Years

21.97%

30–44 Years

30.64%

45–59 Years

15.75%

60+ Years

15.15%

Commute

23.53%

Transit

21.41%

Walk

33.48%

Drive

3.34%

Bike

Housing Ownership

37.69%

Owner Occupied

62.31%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
20.48%
Multi Family
4.1%
Single Person
41.49%
Multi Person
58.51%

Average Income

Household:$11,819,251.92 /yr

Individual:$7,506,809.12 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree35.72%
High School College11.82%
Diploma3.15%
Post Graduate32.64%
Others16.66%
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Education

Diploma3.15%
Post Graduate32.64%
Others16.66%
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