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156 Porter St #240 Boston — Photo 1 of 16

156 Porter St #240 Boston — Photo 1 of 16

$499,743

156 Porter St #240, Boston, MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128 — East Boston

Beds

1

Baths

1

SqFt

862

Style

Condominium

Built

1910

City of Boston Inclusionary Development Unit / BPDA Income Restricted East Boston Loft / 1 bathroom condo on the 2nd floor with 2 levels. The building is a 217 unit, professionally managed elevator building with central AC and close access to the Airport Blue Line stop. The condo has an in unit washer/dryer and an outside parking space. The upper level could be used as a bedroom, home office, or media area. Sale is subject to BPDA approval of buyer eligibility (1 member household up to $144,000, 2 member household up to $164,640, 3 member household up to $185,160, and 4 member household up to $205,680). Ask for income limits for larger households. Buyers must have under $100,000 in liquid assets (excluding most retirement and education accounts) and obtain mortgage financing. The unit must be the buyer's primary residence. Buyers must complete an affidavit and be approved by the BPDA / MOH. BPDA requires buyers to contribute at least 1.5% of the purchase price from their own savings unless a VA loan is being used. After purchase, owners are encouraged to become as financially successful as possible! First showings at the Open House, Saturday, August 22nd 11:30AM - 1:00PM.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$580/sqft
Local Avg (Boston)$1029/sqft
44% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$499,743
Annual Taxes$960.9
HOA Fee$325.68

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street1

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms3
FireplacesNone
Flooring--
BasementN

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
Foundation--
ZoningCD

Property & Lot

Acres0.02
SqFt Lot956
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Laundromat • Bike Path

Geography

Population

43,345

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$90K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

71.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Suffolk County

2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Full Boston, MA market report ZIP 02128 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Richard Hornblower

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

MLS® Number: 73565220

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