473 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2
Boston, MA
$625,000
South End living at its best! Set on the parlor level of a beautiful Boston brownstone, this charming home is filled with the character and details that make city living so special, while offering the modern comforts you want today. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows, dentil moldings, hardwood floors, and a beautiful marble fireplace create a warm, light-filled living space that feels both elegant and inviting. The well-appointed kitchen features granite countertops, island seating, rich cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances, perfect for everyday living or entertaining friends. Beautiful antique textured-glass pocket doors open to a spacious bedroom with a lovely bay-window nook, a walk-in closet, and flexible space for a home office. Brand-new 2025 mini-splits provide both A/C and supplemental heat, adding comfort in every season, while in-unit laundry makes everyday living easy.
An ideal city home or sophisticated pied-à-terre, this residence also benefits from significant building improvements completed by the HOA in 2024/2025, including a new roof, completely new electrical service and panel, extensive exterior restoration, brick and stone repointing, wood repairs and repainting, and refreshed common areas. And then there’s the location—just moments from the South End and Back Bay’s wonderful restaurants, shops, parks, and public transportation. Classic Boston character, modern comfort, and a location you’ll love.
Property Details
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
765 SF
Showing Information
Please join us for our Open House:
Saturday September 19th,
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Listed by Dan Gorfinkle. For more information, call/text Dan 617.820.8085.
Additional Information
3 Rooms, 1 Bedroom, 1 full Bathroom
Living Area: 765 Interior Square Feet
Year Built: 1899, Year Converted: 2012
Condo Fee: $300
Interior
This sun filled parlor-level residence blends classic Boston brownstone character with modern livability through soaring ceilings, hardwood flooring, oversized windows, and an open-concept layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The living room serves as the heart of the home with abundant natural light and a fireplace that creates a warm focal point, while the adjacent kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and functional cabinet storage that flows seamlessly into the main living space.
The oversized bedroom provides a quiet retreat featuring hardwood floors, large windows, a charming bay window nook, frosted glass pocket doors, and a spacious walk-in closet rarely found in city living. The bathroom is finished with timeless tile flooring, a tiled tub/shower combination, and a stone vanity, while additional conveniences including in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, multiple cooling zones, and hot water radiator heating combine historic charm with modern comfort throughout the home
Systems and Basement
Cooling System: Central air conditioning with multiple cooling zones
Heating System: Hot water radiator heating (Furnace does not need replacement as it has been maintained)
Hot Water: Central hot water
Electrical: The unit has a separate electric (includes minisplits). All electrical panels were updated in 2024
Laundry: In-unit washer and dryer
Basement: No basement access
Exterior and Property
Exterior: Classic South End brownstone with timeless brick and stone detailing, slate roof, and elegant parlor level entry. All sidewalk masonry and front steps were repainted in 2024.
Roof, gutters, and downspouts: all new 2024
Parking: Street parking is permitted only
Association and Financial Information
5 units in the building
No Special Assessments
3 units owner occupied. The other 2 are rented year round to tenants who have been in place 2+ and 3+ yrs, no pending litigations
The beneficial interest: 18.6%
Condo Fee: $300 month, includes:
Monthly Boston Water and Sewer, common cleaning, Wifi / cable
Quarterly: Insurance.
Seasonally: Snow removal and spring landscaping, boiler service.
Reserve Funds: We maintain a “reserve” in our checking account+punt of about $2000.
No pets
Rentals: Are allowed (Minimum one month)
No smoking
Tax Information: $10,069
Electric: Eversource, $125 per month accounting for seasonal peaks
Water: Boston Water & Sewer
Gas: National Grid
