Off market sep 2005 for $735K

$2,149,732

•

3,504

sq ft

159 West 3rd, Boston, MA 02127

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1896Year Built

2,106 sq ftLot Size

$614Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Jay Rooney • Rooney Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Jay Rooney • Rooney Real Estate, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #70222826

Redfin Estimate

$2,149,732

$1.4M since sold in September 2005$109K since September

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This home's estimate is 40.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$2,150,000
A
7 beds3 baths3,723 sq ft
419 E 3rd St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,450,000
B
6 beds3 baths3,544 sq ft
13 Gates St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,075,000
C
6 beds3 baths3,672 sq ft
25 Howell St, Dorchester, MA 02125
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,755,000
D
8 beds3 baths3,000 sq ft
564 E 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,625,000
E
8 beds3 baths2,262 sq ft
16 Mitchell St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,150,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,682 sq ft
8 Glover Ct, South Boston, MA 02127

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Market trends in South Boston Waterfront, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.5%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$900K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

13 days MoM

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19 MoM

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Sale history for 159 West 3rd

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

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Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1415668

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2023.

SOUTH BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT

South Boston Neighborhood-Multifamily Residential Subdistrict

The Multifamily Residential (MFR) Subdistricts are established to encourage medium-density multifamily areas with a variety of Allowed housing types, including one-, two- and three-family Dwellings, Row Houses, Town Houses, and Multifamily Dwellings.

Zone overlays

Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood District
Restricted Parking Districts

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space

Sep 6, 2020 • Final

Short form bldg

Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.

Remodel

Sep 25, 2016 • Final

Electrical low voltage

Work on low voltage electrical systems.

Electrical

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Concrete

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Wood

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,504
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Brick
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gold

Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Lot Features: Easements
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,945
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 159 West 3rd, Boston MA 02127

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1415668

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

James F. Condon School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

3/10

Excel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

2/10

Boston Adult Academy

Public 11-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Boston, MA • 02127

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.04M – $2.47M

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Home values near 159 West 3rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
157 West 3rd St, Boston, MA 8 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3504 Sq. Ft.	$1,769,429
165 West 3rd St, South Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$947,532

Address	Redfin Estimate
161 West 3rd St, South Boston, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3474 Sq. Ft.	$2,118,562
167 West 3rd St, South Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$939,744

Address	Redfin Estimate
163 West 3rd St, South Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$912,407
169 West 3rd St, South Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$1,127,935

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