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453 Mass Ave

453 Mass Ave, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1899

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

652-1,300 sqft

Description

453 Mass Ave is located in the South End of Boston, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. This low-rise condominium building has 1 story and features 7 units, offering city views. The Charles River lies nearby, adding a pleasant aspect to the locale. Constructed in 1899, the building maintains a historical charm. Unit sizes range from 652 to 1,300 square feet, providing options for different living styles. Each unit typically includes abundant natural light and an open floor plan, enhancing the living experience. Prices for these units range from $730,000 to $802,500. The average closed price is $730,000, with the average price per square foot at $1,079. Units tend to spend about 77 days on the market, reflecting the interest in this appealing area. Residents enjoy several nearby amenities, including public transportation, parks, and tennis courts. The building is well-positioned for accessing bike paths and highway routes, making it practical for commuting. Local restaurants such as Uptown Expresso and Darryl’s Corner Bar offer dining options nearby. Educational needs are satisfied by places like Educational Advocates, providing convenient access for families. The South End's vibrant culture and diverse offerings create a desirable living environment at 453 Mass Ave. The combination of historic architecture and modern amenities makes this building a noteworthy choice.

Building ImageMLS ID #73255342
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453 Mass Ave

453 Mass Ave, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1899

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

652-1,300 sqft

Description

453 Mass Ave is located in the South End of Boston, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. This low-rise condominium building has 1 story and features 7 units, offering city views. The Charles River lies nearby, adding a pleasant aspect to the locale. Constructed in 1899, the building maintains a historical charm. Unit sizes range from 652 to 1,300 square feet, providing options for different living styles. Each unit typically includes abundant natural light and an open floor plan, enhancing the living experience. Prices for these units range from $730,000 to $802,500. The average closed price is $730,000, with the average price per square foot at $1,079. Units tend to spend about 77 days on the market, reflecting the interest in this appealing area. Residents enjoy several nearby amenities, including public transportation, parks, and tennis courts. The building is well-positioned for accessing bike paths and highway routes, making it practical for commuting. Local restaurants such as Uptown Expresso and Darryl’s Corner Bar offer dining options nearby. Educational needs are satisfied by places like Educational Advocates, providing convenient access for families. The South End's vibrant culture and diverse offerings create a desirable living environment at 453 Mass Ave. The combination of historic architecture and modern amenities makes this building a noteworthy choice.

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Description

453 Mass Ave is located in the South End of Boston, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. This low-rise condominium building has 1 story and features 7 units, offering city views. The Charles River lies nearby, adding a pleasant aspect to the locale. Constructed in 1899, the building maintains a historical charm. Unit sizes range from 652 to 1,300 square feet, providing options for different living styles. Each unit typically includes abundant natural light and an open floor plan, enhancing the living experience. Prices for these units range from $730,000 to $802,500. The average closed price is $730,000, with the average price per square foot at $1,079. Units tend to spend about 77 days on the market, reflecting the interest in this appealing area. Residents enjoy several nearby amenities, including public transportation, parks, and tennis courts. The building is well-positioned for accessing bike paths and highway routes, making it practical for commuting. Local restaurants such as Uptown Expresso and Darryl’s Corner Bar offer dining options nearby. Educational needs are satisfied by places like Educational Advocates, providing convenient access for families. The South End's vibrant culture and diverse offerings create a desirable living environment at 453 Mass Ave. The combination of historic architecture and modern amenities makes this building a noteworthy choice.

453 Mass Ave Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price-
Avg. Sale Price$730,000($1079/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market77 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market77 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

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Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

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.

For Sale 0 For Sale

453 Mass Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 4467721772024-09-05
MLS#: 73255342 		Closed$730,000
Unit 5581021562020-07-28
MLS#: 72666143 		Closed$802,500
Unit 3370221412018-02-28
MLS#: 72271783 		Closed$845,000
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

702 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-02-28Closed$845,000
MLS#: 72271783
Days On Market41
Unit 4
4

2 Beds

1 Baths

677 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2024-09-05Closed$730,000
MLS#: 73255342
Days On Market77
Unit 5
5

2 Beds

1 Baths

810 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2020-07-28Closed$802,500
MLS#: 72666143
Days On Market56
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Amenities

Living at 451-453 Massachusetts Ave comes with a range of amenities that cater to an active and social lifestyle. Picture yourself playing a match on the tennis court or taking a leisurely stroll along the nearby bike paths. For those who prefer an outdoor escape, the conservation area and local parks offer the perfect setting for picnics and weekend hikes. Plus, with quick access to public transportation and highways, commuting into the city is a breeze, making your daily life just a bit smoother.

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Amenities Description

Living at 451-453 Massachusetts Ave comes with a range of amenities that cater to an active and social lifestyle. Picture yourself playing a match on the tennis court or taking a leisurely stroll along the nearby bike paths. For those who prefer an outdoor escape, the conservation area and local parks offer the perfect setting for picnics and weekend hikes. Plus, with quick access to public transportation and highways, commuting into the city is a breeze, making your daily life just a bit smoother.

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

Security System

Security System

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

This pet-friendly building allows for a warm welcoming environment for all types of residents, ensuring a sense of community and belonging. The only policies to keep in mind are typical restrictions for condominium living, which help maintain the quality and standard of the building and its residences.

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)
453 Mass Ave$1,079/sqft.-
220 West Springfield Street$1,090/sqft.$2 /sqft.
220 Wspringfield St$1,090/sqft.$2 /sqft.
470 Massachusetts Ave$850/sqft.$3 /sqft.
547 Columbus Avenue Condominium$1,126/sqft.$3 /sqft.
472 Mass Ave$989/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Situated in South End, 453 Mass Ave is surrounded by schools within a 2-mile radius. Nearby educational options simplify school commutes and daily schedules. Families enjoy improved convenience and accessibility. This well-connected area supports long-term residential living.

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|0.13 miles away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|0.2 miles away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|0.49 miles away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|0.5 miles away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|0.52 miles away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|0.66 miles away
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Schools

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Description

Situated in South End, 453 Mass Ave is surrounded by schools within a 2-mile radius. Nearby educational options simplify school commutes and daily schedules. Families enjoy improved convenience and accessibility. This well-connected area supports long-term residential living.

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Malik Academy

--
Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.01 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.04 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.10 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.11 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.13 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.14 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|1.19 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.22 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.24 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.32 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.33 Miles Away

Higginson / Lewis K-8 School

F
Public|Grades PK–8
131 Walnut Ave|1.38 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.47 Miles Away

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|1.50 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|1.56 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.62 Miles Away

Bridge Boston Charter School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
435 Warren St|1.62 Miles Away

James W Hennigan

C
Public|Grades KG–8
200 Heath St|1.63 Miles Away

West Zone Early Learning Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
200 Heath St|1.63 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.63 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|1.64 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

--
Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|1.64 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.64 Miles Away

Higginson K-2 School

--
Public|Grades PK–2
160 Harrishof St|1.66 Miles Away

Nativity Preparatory School

--
Private|Grades 4–8
39 Lamartine St|1.66 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.66 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.68 Miles Away

Roger Clap Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Harvest St|1.68 Miles Away

Transit

453 Mass Ave enjoys proximity to 50+ public transit options throughout Boston. Located within a 2-mile radius, these connections enable easy commuting and dependable travel. Residents benefit from reduced reliance on private vehicles. A well-served transit location supports sustainable urban living.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.04 miles away|21 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk
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453 Mass Ave enjoys proximity to 50+ public transit options throughout Boston. Located within a 2-mile radius, these connections enable easy commuting and dependable travel. Residents benefit from reduced reliance on private vehicles. A well-served transit location supports sustainable urban living.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.04 miles away|21 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

205 Roxbury St

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.25 miles away|24 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.04 miles away|20 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

0.62 miles away|12 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

350 Summer St

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

0.38 miles away|8 min walk

400 Summer St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.46 miles away|9 min walk

442 W Broadway

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

0.73 miles away|14 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.41 miles away|28 min walk

91 E Concord St

0.57 miles away|11 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

0.63 miles away|12 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

0.66 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

0.66 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

0.65 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Amory Street

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Andrew

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

0.62 miles away|12 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

The Neighbourhood: South End

South End is a historic Boston neighborhood known for its arts and dining. The area hosts art galleries, small theaters, and creative studios. The district has many restaurants, cafes, and regular farmers markets. Local shops sell crafts, antiques, and everyday goods. Public parks and tree-lined streets offer calm, walkable space. The area has grocery stores, health clinics, and schools nearby. Commuters use trains, buses, and bike lanes to reach downtown and other parts of the city. It hosts seasonal events and a lively weekend market.

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Neighbourhood Description

South End is a historic Boston neighborhood known for its arts and dining. The area hosts art galleries, small theaters, and creative studios. The district has many restaurants, cafes, and regular farmers markets. Local shops sell crafts, antiques, and everyday goods. Public parks and tree-lined streets offer calm, walkable space. The area has grocery stores, health clinics, and schools nearby. Commuters use trains, buses, and bike lanes to reach downtown and other parts of the city. It hosts seasonal events and a lively weekend market.

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453 Mass Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

7.18%

15–29 Years

43.9%

30–44 Years

20.84%

45–59 Years

13.32%

60+ Years

14.76%

Commute

23.71%

Transit

36.73%

Walk

21.92%

Drive

2.77%

Bike

Housing Ownership

23.66%

Owner Occupied

76.34%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.85%
Multi Family
2.21%
Single Person
50.11%
Multi Person
49.89%

Average Income

Household:$6,831,245.77 /yr

Individual:$6,148,448.39 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.61%
High School College11.41%
Diploma2.95%
Post Graduate34.09%
Others19.94%
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Education

Diploma2.95%
Post Graduate34.09%
Others19.94%
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