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78 Pearl St

78 Pearl St, Boston, MA, 02129

YEAR BUILT

1885

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

11

UNIT SIZE RANGE

637-1,227 sqft

Description

78 Pearl St sits in Boston, at the corner of Pearl St and Congress Street. The area provides a view of the city, with easy access to public transportation and nearby parks. The Fort Point Channel connects to the Boston Harbor, offering a pleasant waterfront backdrop. The building includes 2 stories and has 11 condominium units. It was built in 1885, and the size of each unit ranges from 637 to 1,227 square feet. Choices include 2 and 3-bedroom layouts, making it suitable for various preferences. Unit prices range from $401,000 to $950,000. The lowest sold price in the last 12 months was around $1,200,000. The average closed price matches the lowest sold price, coming in at $1,200,000. Average price per square foot stands at $978, with units averaging 27 days on the market. Amenities enhance the appeal of the building. Residents enjoy highway access and nearby tennis courts. A rooftop deck provides a great space for relaxation. Local dining options include Boston Restaurant Equipment and Chuan Body & Soul for a variety of meals. The structure features open concept layouts and high ceilings in some units. This creates a bright and airy atmosphere in daily living spaces. The building's classic design complements the surrounding neighborhood while providing modern comforts. The location balances a lively urban environment with parks and recreational options. Nearby shops and restaurants offer conveniences for daily needs. Overall, this building presents a desirable combination of both historic charm and modern living in Boston.

Building ImageMLS ID #73353850
Building ImageMLS ID #73353850
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78 Pearl St

78 Pearl St, Boston, MA, 02129

YEAR BUILT

1885

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

11

UNIT SIZE RANGE

637-1,227 sqft

Description

78 Pearl St sits in Boston, at the corner of Pearl St and Congress Street. The area provides a view of the city, with easy access to public transportation and nearby parks. The Fort Point Channel connects to the Boston Harbor, offering a pleasant waterfront backdrop. The building includes 2 stories and has 11 condominium units. It was built in 1885, and the size of each unit ranges from 637 to 1,227 square feet. Choices include 2 and 3-bedroom layouts, making it suitable for various preferences. Unit prices range from $401,000 to $950,000. The lowest sold price in the last 12 months was around $1,200,000. The average closed price matches the lowest sold price, coming in at $1,200,000. Average price per square foot stands at $978, with units averaging 27 days on the market. Amenities enhance the appeal of the building. Residents enjoy highway access and nearby tennis courts. A rooftop deck provides a great space for relaxation. Local dining options include Boston Restaurant Equipment and Chuan Body & Soul for a variety of meals. The structure features open concept layouts and high ceilings in some units. This creates a bright and airy atmosphere in daily living spaces. The building's classic design complements the surrounding neighborhood while providing modern comforts. The location balances a lively urban environment with parks and recreational options. Nearby shops and restaurants offer conveniences for daily needs. Overall, this building presents a desirable combination of both historic charm and modern living in Boston.

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Description

78 Pearl St sits in Boston, at the corner of Pearl St and Congress Street. The area provides a view of the city, with easy access to public transportation and nearby parks. The Fort Point Channel connects to the Boston Harbor, offering a pleasant waterfront backdrop. The building includes 2 stories and has 11 condominium units. It was built in 1885, and the size of each unit ranges from 637 to 1,227 square feet. Choices include 2 and 3-bedroom layouts, making it suitable for various preferences. Unit prices range from $401,000 to $950,000. The lowest sold price in the last 12 months was around $1,200,000. The average closed price matches the lowest sold price, coming in at $1,200,000. Average price per square foot stands at $978, with units averaging 27 days on the market. Amenities enhance the appeal of the building. Residents enjoy highway access and nearby tennis courts. A rooftop deck provides a great space for relaxation. Local dining options include Boston Restaurant Equipment and Chuan Body & Soul for a variety of meals. The structure features open concept layouts and high ceilings in some units. This creates a bright and airy atmosphere in daily living spaces. The building's classic design complements the surrounding neighborhood while providing modern comforts. The location balances a lively urban environment with parks and recreational options. Nearby shops and restaurants offer conveniences for daily needs. Overall, this building presents a desirable combination of both historic charm and modern living in Boston.

78 Pearl St Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$1,075,000($877/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$1,200,000($978/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market27 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$5 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market27 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$5 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
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

High
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

78 Pearl St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 33122732272025-04-29
MLS#: 73353850 		Closed$1,200,000
Unit 33122732522021-06-11
MLS#: 72817446 		Closed$950,000
Unit 33122732932013-06-28
MLS#: 71499123 		Closed$490,000
Unit 3
3

3 Beds

2 Baths

1227 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-04-29Closed$1,200,000
MLS#: 73353850
Days On Market27
Unit 3
3

3 Beds

2 Baths

1227 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2021-06-11Closed$950,000
MLS#: 72817446
Days On Market52
Unit 3
3

3 Beds

2 Baths

1227 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2013-06-28Closed$490,000
MLS#: 71499123
Days On Market93
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Amenities

What sets 78 Pearl St apart are the amenities that make urban living feel a bit more relaxed. Picture yourself serving up aces on the tennis court or enjoying a leisurely walk to nearby parks. Access to public transportation and major highways means commuting is a breeze, whether you're headed to work or taking a weekend adventure outside the city. You can also conveniently drop by personal services like Michelangelo Tanning Salon or satisfy your shopping cravings at nearby Online Trading Services—all just a stone's throw away.

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Amenities Description

What sets 78 Pearl St apart are the amenities that make urban living feel a bit more relaxed. Picture yourself serving up aces on the tennis court or enjoying a leisurely walk to nearby parks. Access to public transportation and major highways means commuting is a breeze, whether you're headed to work or taking a weekend adventure outside the city. You can also conveniently drop by personal services like Michelangelo Tanning Salon or satisfy your shopping cravings at nearby Online Trading Services—all just a stone's throw away.

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

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Storage

Storage

Policies

Now, let's touch on some building policies: Yes, pets are welcome! This is fantastic news if you have a furry friend ready to join you on your new urban adventures. Living in such a vibrant area offers plenty of parks for walking and playtime for both you and your pet.

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)
78 Pearl St$978/sqft.$5 /sqft.
137-139 Pearl St$750/sqft.$4 /sqft.
66 High St$1,027/sqft.$5 /sqft.
4 Battery Wharf$1,208/sqft.$1 /sqft.
80 Broad St$735/sqft.$3 /sqft.
Broadluxe$1,017/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 78 Pearl St.

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|0.77 miles away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|0.96 miles away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.03 miles away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.16 miles away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.19 miles away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.22 miles away
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Schools

St John School

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

Eliot K-8 School

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

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.03 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.16 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.19 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.22 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.23 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.27 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.55 Miles Away

Samuel Adams Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
165 Webster St|1.63 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.66 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|1.69 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|1.69 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.70 Miles Away

East Boston Central Catholic School

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Private|Grades PK–8
69 London St|1.78 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|1.81 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.86 Miles Away

Dante Alighieri Montessori School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
37 Gove St|1.86 Miles Away

Donald Mckay

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
122 Cottage St|1.88 Miles Away

East Boston Early Childhood Center

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Public|Grades EE–1
135 Gove St|1.92 Miles Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.93 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.93 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|1.94 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|1.99 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|2.10 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|2.10 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|2.18 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|2.25 Miles Away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|2.26 Miles Away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

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Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|2.27 Miles Away

James Otis

B
Public|Grades PK–6
218 Marion St|2.30 Miles Away

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|2.31 Miles Away

Mario Umana Academy

D+
Public|Grades KG–8
312 Border St|2.32 Miles Away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|2.32 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|2.34 Miles Away

Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
33 Trenton St|2.37 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|2.39 Miles Away

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|2.48 Miles Away

South Boston Catholic Academy

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Private|Grades PK–6
866 E Broadway|2.54 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|2.56 Miles Away

Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
343 Saratoga St|2.70 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

0.22 miles away|5 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

0.35 miles away|7 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

0.35 miles away|7 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

0.39 miles away|8 min walk
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Transit

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

0.22 miles away|5 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

0.35 miles away|7 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

0.35 miles away|7 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

0.39 miles away|8 min walk

Aquarium

0.42 miles away|8 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

0.42 miles away|9 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

0.48 miles away|10 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

0.65 miles away|13 min walk

A St @ Necco St

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

350 Summer St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

400 Summer St

0.86 miles away|17 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

Arlington

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.62 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

442 W Broadway

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

2.09 miles away|41 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

2.1 miles away|41 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

2.12 miles away|41 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

91 E Concord St

2.26 miles away|44 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

2.27 miles away|44 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

2.39 miles away|46 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

2.39 miles away|46 min walk

Airport

2.39 miles away|46 min walk

Airport - Buses Airport

2.4 miles away|46 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

2.4 miles away|46 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

2.42 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew - Buses

2.42 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew

2.42 miles away|47 min walk

Airport - Bremen St

2.42 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 78 Pearl St

Downtown, the vibrant heart of Suffolk County in Massachusetts, offers an exciting blend of history and modernity. The area is home to renowned attractions such as the Boston Common and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, drawing both tourists and locals alike. Residents enjoy world-class dining, stylish boutiques, and cultural landmarks, all within walking distance. With amenities like top-rated schools and green spaces, this district caters to diverse lifestyles. Public transportation is highly accessible, with multiple subway lines and bus routes connecting to the rest of the city, ensuring convenient commuting options.

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Neighbourhood Description

Downtown, the vibrant heart of Suffolk County in Massachusetts, offers an exciting blend of history and modernity. The area is home to renowned attractions such as the Boston Common and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, drawing both tourists and locals alike. Residents enjoy world-class dining, stylish boutiques, and cultural landmarks, all within walking distance. With amenities like top-rated schools and green spaces, this district caters to diverse lifestyles. Public transportation is highly accessible, with multiple subway lines and bus routes connecting to the rest of the city, ensuring convenient commuting options.

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78 Pearl St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

7.13%

15–29 Years

34.77%

30–44 Years

25.38%

45–59 Years

15.05%

60+ Years

17.67%

Commute

18.06%

Transit

41.07%

Walk

19.31%

Drive

1.85%

Bike

Housing Ownership

26.08%

Owner Occupied

73.92%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.5%
Multi Family
1.39%
Single Person
50.12%
Multi Person
49.88%

Average Income

Household:$12,508,654.8 /yr

Individual:$10,011,030.36 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree36.6%
High School College8.94%
Diploma2.7%
Post Graduate38.8%
Others12.96%
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Education

Diploma2.7%
Post Graduate38.8%
Others12.96%
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