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Home Massachusetts Boston East Boston Condos for Sale

278 Princeton Street Boston, MA 02128

32 Days on Boston Pads
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$449,000
1 Bed
1 Bath
712 SQFT
Acres: N/A
$159 HOA
278 Princeton Street
Boston, MA 02128

Property Description

Is this it? Could it be? It’s not like the others. And it’s definitely not like anything else in East Boston at this price.The majority of homes this size are $700 a foot or more! We aren't even breaking $650 a foot! VALUE VALUE VALUE. The condo? It's tucked away, two levels, and lives larger than the 712 square feet.The bonus? It's a one-bedroom that lives LARGE. Laundry IN the unit. It’s 10 minutes to the Blue Line for the easiest commute in the entire city. Birria-taco at Jalisco are mere moments away.This is vibrant city living. This is East Boston — and the cutie rear unit at 278 Princeton puts you right in the center of it, with less noise from the hustle and bustle. Fresh siding. New Windows. New roof. Updated kitchen + bath. Central A/C. Hardwood floors. Fresh paint. Nothing to fix, nothing to fear. Just a smart, flexible layout with additional space to double as office, studio, guest bed, or whatever your modern lifestyle demands. Your own space.Your own Eastie chapter. Yup.

Property Overview

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 3
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full

Amenities

  • Amenities: Highway Access, Laundromat, Marina, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Master Insurance, Sewer, Water

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, for Electric Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 712
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Street
  • Floors: 2
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Number of Units: 2
  • Number of Units Owner Occupied: 1
  • Owner Occupied Data Source: 1
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $159
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Owner Association

Construction

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Style: Duplex, Townhouse
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street Permit

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Pool: No
  • Distance to Beach: 1 to 2 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73456921
  • Last Updated: 11/24/25
  • Documents on File: Master Deed, Master Plan, Other (See Remarks)

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
11/24/2025Active$449,000$631MLSPIN
11/20/2025New$449,000$631MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-6

0.11mi

Excel Academy Charter High School

Charter School

0.15mi

East Boston High School

Public Secondary School, Grades: 7-12

0.28mi

Otis Elementary School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-6

0.4mi

O'Donnell Elementary School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-6

0.45mi

Melo's Cafe

Coffee Shop

0.12mi

Pikalo East Boston

Colombian & Empanada (Fast Food)

0.1mi

DaCoopas

Pizzeria

0.12mi

Tutti Frutti

Ice Cream Parlor

0.1mi

Frio Rico

Ice Cream Parlor

0.15mi

Slush King

Ice Cream Parlor

0.19mi

Helados Juli's

Ice Cream Parlor

0.33mi

El Palmar

Latin American Restaurant

0.09mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 5

Fire Station

0.07mi

Massachusetts State Police Troop F

Police

0.3mi

Massachusetts State Police Troop F

Police

0.32mi

Port Park Ampitheatre

Theatre

0.43mi

America Soccer Store

Sports Centre. Sports: Soccer

0.46mi

Prescott Square

Municipal Park

0.09mi

American Legion Playground

Municipal Park

0.09mi

Putnam Square

Municipal Park

0.16mi

Bremen Street Park

Park

0.17mi

Bremen Street Park Phase II

Park

0.22mi

Neptune Road Airport Edge Buffer

Park

0.26mi

Neptune Green

Park

0.29mi

Manuel Mendoza Square

Park

0.37mi

First Priorities Credit Union

Bank

0.38mi

Elvis & Eli's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

0.1mi

Zafiro's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

0.12mi

Maria's

Hairdresser

0.13mi

El Coro Barbershop

Hairdresser

0.29mi

Ana's Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

0.3mi

Gloria's beauty salon

Hairdresser

0.32mi

Aqua Beauty Supply

Beauty

0.32mi

Sava's Market

Supermarket

0.3mi

El Valle de la Sultana Market

Supermarket

0.34mi

Bermudez Market

Convenience

0.06mi

Eastie's Corner

Convenience

0.07mi

Eagle Hill Convenience

Convenience

0.09mi

Eben Ezer Market

Convenience

0.11mi

Neptune Convenience

Convenience

0.18mi

El Condor Market

Convenience

0.2mi

Lexington St @ Prescott St

121

0.05mi

Lexington St @ Prescott St

121

0.06mi

Lexington St @ Shelby St

121

0.1mi

Bennington St @ Prescott St

120

0.12mi

Bennington St @ Chelsea St

112
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121

0.12mi

Bennington St @ Prescott St

120

0.12mi

Eagle St @ Lexington St

121

0.13mi

Bennington St @ Bremen St

120

0.15mi

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Seller's Representative: TEAM BRUSIL, Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
MLS ID#: 73456921

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