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Home Massachusetts Boston Symphony Condos for Sale

491 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02118

71 Days on Boston Pads
26 Photos
$1,895,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
1717 SQFT
0.02 Acre
$1,096 HOA
491 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

Property Description

Experience refined South End living in this sunny 3-4 Bed, 3 Bath parlor duplex, where timeless design meets modern sophistication. Gut renovated in 2018 by a top architect, this home offers a 2 private entrances, direct access to a deeded parking space, central AC, and a private patio & garden. The chef’s kitchen dazzles with Caesarstone quartz counters, custom cabinetry, wine fridge, and premium JennAir appliances. The open-concept main level features tall ceilings, designer lighting, a gas fireplace, and a sculptural staircase, perfect for entertaining in style. A versatile room with an exposed brick wall and closet offers the perfect space for an office or first-floor bedroom, while a full bath completes this level. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a custom vanity, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath with radiant floors & steam shower. 2 additional bedrooms, one with large front facing windows, laundry, and guest bath with radiant floors & deep jet soaking tub. Prof managed.

Property Overview

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator - Wine Storage, Washer
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Level: First Floor

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor

Amenities

  • Amenities: Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Medical Facility, Public Transportation, T-Station, University
  • Association Fee Includes: Master Insurance, Sewer, Water

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 1717
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Back|Front|Garden|Street
  • Security: Intercom
  • Floors: 2
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: U
  • Number of Units: 9
  • Owner Occupied Data Source: 5
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $1,096
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Construction

  • Year Built: 1899
  • Style: Rowhouse
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Assigned
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73443440
  • Last Updated: 11/20/25

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
10/19/2025Active$1,895,000$1,104MLSPIN
10/15/2025New$1,895,000$1,104MLSPIN
09/06/2023Sold$1,599,000$931MLSPIN
06/26/2023Under Agreement$1,599,000$931MLSPIN
06/11/2023Active$1,599,000$931MLSPIN
06/07/2023New$1,599,000$931MLSPIN
07/05/2022Price Change$1,725,000$996MLSPIN
06/18/2022Active$1,799,000$1,039MLSPIN
06/18/2022Active$1,725,000$996MLSPIN
06/14/2022New$1,799,000$1,039MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Northeastern University

University

0.13mi

Hurley K-8 School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-8

0.17mi

Carter Developmental Day Care

Public School, Grades: 9-12

0.17mi

Northeastern University

University

0.29mi

Boston University Medical Campus

University

0.39mi

Nativity Preparatory School

School

0.43mi

Blackstone Elementary School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-6

0.44mi

Roxbury Head Start

Grades: PK-K

0.46mi

Sister Sorel

Bar

0.35mi

Render Coffee

Coffee Shop & Sandwich (Cafe)

0.12mi

Farmer Horse Coffee

Cafe

0.21mi

Caffé Bene

Cafe

0.28mi

Jaho Coffee & Tea

Cafe

0.3mi

Starbucks

Coffee Shop

0.33mi

Gong Cha

Bubble Tea (Cafe)

0.33mi

Flour

Cafe

0.34mi

Boston Police Department Headquarters

Local Police

0.57mi

Boston Police Department, Area D-4

Local Police

0.58mi

Berklee College Police

Police

0.59mi

MBTA Transit Police

Police

0.62mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 22

Fire Station

0.19mi

Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center

Hospital. Speciality: Psychiatry

0.57mi

Boston Medical Center

Hospital

0.44mi

Commonwealth Community Care

Hospital

0.5mi

Matthews Arena

Stadium. Sports: Basketball, Ice Hockey

0.2mi

Hynes Convention Center

0.46mi

Burnes Hall

Theatre

0.26mi

Pierce Hall

Theatre

0.26mi

Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre

Theatre

0.26mi

Huntington Avenue Theatre

Theatre

0.27mi

Brown Hall

Theatre

0.28mi

Keller Room

Theatre

0.28mi

Badger & Rosen SquashBusters Center

Sports Centre

0.26mi

YMCA

Sports Centre

0.3mi

Jim Rice Field at Ramsey Park

Sports Centre. Sports: Baseball

0.31mi

Barletta Natatorium

Sports Centre. Sports: Swimming

0.4mi

Cabot Physical Education Center

Sports Centre

0.42mi

Blackstone Community Center Gym

Fitness Centre

0.41mi

Roger M. and Michelle S. Marino Recreation Center

Fitness Centre

0.46mi

Chester Park

Municipal Park

0.09mi

Chester Park

Municipal Park

0.09mi

Douglas Courtyard

Park

0.11mi

Southwest Corridor Park

State Park

0.12mi

Southwest Corridor Park

State Park

0.13mi

Carter Playground

Municipal Park

0.14mi

Southwest Corridor Park

State Park

0.14mi

Southwest Corridor Park

State Park

0.18mi

Worcester St. Playground

Playground

0.13mi

Wayne S. Wright Community Resource Cent

Library

0.1mi

South End Branch - Boston Public Library

Library

0.24mi

New England Conservatory of Music Performance Library

Library

0.29mi

Isabelle Firestone Audio Library

Library

0.29mi

Harriet M. Spaulding Library

Library

0.3mi

William Morris Hunt Memorial Library

Library

0.34mi

The Boston Globe Library

Library

0.34mi

Snell Library

Library

0.34mi

Prudential Center

Mall

0.43mi

restoration resources

Furniture

0.37mi

Tropical Foods

Supermarket

0.41mi

Whole Foods Market

Supermarket

0.45mi

The Food Basket

Convenience

0.12mi

Quick Pick

Convenience

0.21mi

College Convenience

Convenience

0.33mi

Peña's Market

Convenience

0.33mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Tremont St

1

0.03mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Tremont St

1

0.04mi

Tremont St @ Northampton St

43

0.05mi

Tremont St @ Northampton St

43

0.05mi

Tremont St @ Worcester St

43

0.13mi

Tremont St @ Concord Sq

43

0.15mi

Tremont St @ Douglas Pk

43

0.16mi

Tremont St @ Lenox St

43

0.16mi

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Seller's Representative: Beth Dickerson, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS ID#: 73443440

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