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278 Sumner

278 Sumner, Boston, MA, 02128

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

950-1,150 sqft

Description

278 Sumner stands in Boston, at the intersection of Bennington Street and Saratoga Street. The building sits near the Atlantic Ocean, offering a pleasant atmosphere. A low-rise structure with 2 stories, it fits well into the neighborhood. Public transportation and highway access make travel straightforward. This condominium building contains 6 units. Each unit ranges from 950 to 1,150 square feet. All units come with 2 bedrooms, providing ample space for residents. Most units were built in 1900, creating a classic feel within a modern context. Prices for units range from $715,000 to $799,000. This price reflects the desired location and unit size. Living in this area provides access to various local amenities, including parks and bike paths. Sumner Market nearby meets grocery needs, while East Boston Kitchen and Hong Kong Harbor Restaurant offer dining options. The building supports an active lifestyle. The local park encourages outdoor activities and community gathering. Residents enjoy the proximity to various transportation options, which simplify logistics. Overall, this building presents a practical living environment for those wanting to experience Boston life. Low-rise design complements the surrounding area. Each unit provides comfortable living spaces for different needs. Access to outdoor space, combined with numerous amenities, enhances daily life. This building stands as a solid choice for those looking to settle in Boston.

Building ImageMLS ID #72651705
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278 Sumner

278 Sumner, Boston, MA, 02128

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

950-1,150 sqft

Description

278 Sumner stands in Boston, at the intersection of Bennington Street and Saratoga Street. The building sits near the Atlantic Ocean, offering a pleasant atmosphere. A low-rise structure with 2 stories, it fits well into the neighborhood. Public transportation and highway access make travel straightforward. This condominium building contains 6 units. Each unit ranges from 950 to 1,150 square feet. All units come with 2 bedrooms, providing ample space for residents. Most units were built in 1900, creating a classic feel within a modern context. Prices for units range from $715,000 to $799,000. This price reflects the desired location and unit size. Living in this area provides access to various local amenities, including parks and bike paths. Sumner Market nearby meets grocery needs, while East Boston Kitchen and Hong Kong Harbor Restaurant offer dining options. The building supports an active lifestyle. The local park encourages outdoor activities and community gathering. Residents enjoy the proximity to various transportation options, which simplify logistics. Overall, this building presents a practical living environment for those wanting to experience Boston life. Low-rise design complements the surrounding area. Each unit provides comfortable living spaces for different needs. Access to outdoor space, combined with numerous amenities, enhances daily life. This building stands as a solid choice for those looking to settle in Boston.

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Description

278 Sumner stands in Boston, at the intersection of Bennington Street and Saratoga Street. The building sits near the Atlantic Ocean, offering a pleasant atmosphere. A low-rise structure with 2 stories, it fits well into the neighborhood. Public transportation and highway access make travel straightforward. This condominium building contains 6 units. Each unit ranges from 950 to 1,150 square feet. All units come with 2 bedrooms, providing ample space for residents. Most units were built in 1900, creating a classic feel within a modern context. Prices for units range from $715,000 to $799,000. This price reflects the desired location and unit size. Living in this area provides access to various local amenities, including parks and bike paths. Sumner Market nearby meets grocery needs, while East Boston Kitchen and Hong Kong Harbor Restaurant offer dining options. The building supports an active lifestyle. The local park encourages outdoor activities and community gathering. Residents enjoy the proximity to various transportation options, which simplify logistics. Overall, this building presents a practical living environment for those wanting to experience Boston life. Low-rise design complements the surrounding area. Each unit provides comfortable living spaces for different needs. Access to outdoor space, combined with numerous amenities, enhances daily life. This building stands as a solid choice for those looking to settle in Boston.

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278 Sumner Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 221000221432020-09-25
MLS#: 72651717
Closed$715,000
Unit 11950221022020-09-18
MLS#: 72669421
Closed$605,000
Unit PHPH1150221292020-09-11
MLS#: 72651705
Closed$799,000
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

2 Baths

950 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2020-09-18Closed$605,000
MLS#: 72669421
Days On Market102
Unit 2
2

2 Beds

2 Baths

1000 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2020-09-25Closed$715,000
MLS#: 72651717
Days On Market143
Unit PH
PH

2 Beds

2 Baths

1150 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2020-09-11Closed$799,000
MLS#: 72651705
Days On Market129
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Amenities

One of the biggest draws of 278 Sumner is its superb location and the lifestyle it offers. With easy access to bike paths, highway entry, and robust public transportation options, commuting around the city couldn’t be easier. If you love getting outdoors, there are parks nearby to unwind or enjoy sunny weekends. Whether you're a city dweller or someone who prefers an occasional nature escape, this building offers the best of both worlds.

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Amenities Description

One of the biggest draws of 278 Sumner is its superb location and the lifestyle it offers. With easy access to bike paths, highway entry, and robust public transportation options, commuting around the city couldn’t be easier. If you love getting outdoors, there are parks nearby to unwind or enjoy sunny weekends. Whether you're a city dweller or someone who prefers an occasional nature escape, this building offers the best of both worlds.

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

Policies

As with any condo, there are some restrictions in place that you'll want to consider. These generally uphold a sense of community within the building, helping to preserve the environment and ambiance of 278 Sumner. Always good to check in on those!

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)
278 Sumner--
304 Sumner St$493/sqft.$7 /sqft.
309r Sumner St$664/sqft.$3 /sqft.
205 Maverick St$825/sqft.$2 /sqft.
100 Webster Trust Condominium$744/sqft.$7 /sqft.
39 Cottage St$571/sqft.$5 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

In East Boston, 278 Sumner benefits from nearby schools within easy reach. Educational institutions within 2 miles reduce travel time for families. This convenient access supports balanced daily routines. The location promotes comfortable urban living.

Donald Mckay

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
122 Cottage St|0.17 miles away

East Boston Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
135 Gove St|0.2 miles away

Samuel Adams Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
165 Webster St|0.21 miles away

Dante Alighieri Montessori School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
37 Gove St|0.24 miles away

East Boston Central Catholic School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
69 London St|0.28 miles away

James Otis

B
Public|Grades PK–6
218 Marion St|0.52 miles away
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Schools

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Description

In East Boston, 278 Sumner benefits from nearby schools within easy reach. Educational institutions within 2 miles reduce travel time for families. This convenient access supports balanced daily routines. The location promotes comfortable urban living.

Donald Mckay

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

East Boston Early Childhood Center

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

Samuel Adams Elementary School

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

Dante Alighieri Montessori School

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

East Boston Central Catholic School

--
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

Mario Umana Academy

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

Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School

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

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|Less than 1 Mile Away

East Boston High School

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

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|1.19 Miles Away

Excel Academy Charter School

B-
Public|Grades 5–12
58 Moore St|1.39 Miles Away

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|1.48 Miles Away

Shurtleff Early Childhood

--
Public|Grades PK–1
99 Hawthorne St|1.52 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.55 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|1.56 Miles Away

Phoenix Charter Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
175 Hawthorne St|1.70 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|1.72 Miles Away

Seaport Academy

--
Private|Grades 8–12
285 Commandants Wa...|1.72 Miles Away

Joseph A. Browne School

C
Public|Grades 5–8
180 Walnut St|1.78 Miles Away

Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy

C-
Public|Grades 5–8
180 Walnut St|1.78 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.90 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.94 Miles Away

Clark Avenue School

D
Public|Grades 5–8
8 Clark Ave|1.96 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.98 Miles Away

Transit

278 Sumner benefits from a network of nearby public transportation options within a 2-mile radius. Access to Bus, Metro ensures convenient travel to employment hubs and local destinations. Strong transit connectivity reduces travel time and improves daily convenience. A transit-friendly location adds value for residents and visitors alike.

100 Everett Ave

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

150 Captains Row

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

245 Central Ave

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.67 miles away|32 min walk
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Transit

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Description

278 Sumner benefits from a network of nearby public transportation options within a 2-mile radius. Access to Bus, Metro ensures convenient travel to employment hubs and local destinations. Strong transit connectivity reduces travel time and improves daily convenience. A transit-friendly location adds value for residents and visitors alike.

100 Everett Ave

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

150 Captains Row

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

245 Central Ave

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

350 Summer St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

400 Summer St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

45 Spruce St

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

467 Chelsea St - Eagle Square

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

5 Admiral's Way

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

Airport

0.55 miles away|11 min walk

Airport - Bremen St

0.57 miles away|11 min walk

Airport - Buses Airport

0.55 miles away|11 min walk

Aquarium

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Arlington St @ Fifth St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

A St @ Necco St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

0.99 miles away|20 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

0.81 miles away|16 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Seaport Blvd.

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ State St-Marriott Hotel

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

Beacon St @ Broadway

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

Beacon St opp Walnut St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Beacon St @ Park St

1.51 miles away|30 min walk

Bellingham Square

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Bellingham Square - Arlington Street

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Bellingham Square - Sixth Street

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Bellingham Square - Washington Avenue

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

Bennington St @ Bremen St

0.94 miles away|19 min walk

Bennington St @ Brooks St

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

Bennington St @ Byron St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Bennington St @ Chelsea St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Bennington St @ Curtis St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

Bennington St @ Harmony St

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

Bennington St @ Marion St

0.56 miles away|11 min walk

Bennington St @ Moore St

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

Bennington St @ Neptune Rd

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

Bennington St @ Porter St

0.49 miles away|10 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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278 Sumner Demographics

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 13.9% are children aged 0–14, 27.47% are young adults between 15–29, 29.95% are adults aged 30–44, 16.96% are in the 45–59 range and 11.72% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 38.25% of residents relying on public transit, while others prefer walking around 18.82%, driving around 26.78%, biking around 0.93%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 76.56% of units are rented and 23.44% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 20.69% are single family homes and 6.1% are multi family units. Around 39.17% are single-person households, while 60.83% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 31.07% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 17.19% have high school or college education. Another 3.24% hold diplomas while 19.88% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 28.61% 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 13.9% are children aged 0–14, 27.47% are young adults between 15–29, 29.95% are adults aged 30–44, 16.96% are in the 45–59 range and 11.72% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 38.25% of residents relying on public transit, while others prefer walking around 18.82%, driving around 26.78%, biking around 0.93%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 76.56% of units are rented and 23.44% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 20.69% are single family homes and 6.1% are multi family units. Around 39.17% are single-person households, while 60.83% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 31.07% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 17.19% have high school or college education. Another 3.24% hold diplomas while 19.88% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 28.61% with other types of qualifications.

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

13.9%

15–29 Years

27.47%

30–44 Years

29.95%

45–59 Years

16.96%

60+ Years

11.72%

Commute

38.25%

Transit

18.82%

Walk

26.78%

Drive

0.93%

Bike

Housing Ownership

23.44%

Owner Occupied

76.56%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
20.69%
Multi Family
6.1%
Single Person
39.17%
Multi Person
60.83%

Average Income

Household:$9,102,066.22 /yr

Individual:$7,157,475.16 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.07%
High School College17.19%
Diploma3.24%
Post Graduate19.88%
Others28.61%
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Education

Diploma3.24%
Post Graduate19.88%
Others28.61%
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