***$15,000 BUYERS CREDIT AT CLOSING***Discover a distinctive urban living experience at 168 Ruthven Street U:2, Boston, MA, a meticulously maintained, offering 1178 square feet of refined living space. This residence, situated on the second floor, presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of Boston's rich architectural heritage, thoughtfully adapted for contemporary comfort. This single-story condominium features three well-proportioned bedrooms, providing versatile spaces for rest, work, or creative pursuits. The intelligent layout ensures privacy and comfort for all occupants. Complementing the living quarters are two full bathrooms, designed for both functionality and aesthetic appeal. These spaces offer essential amenities, contributing to the overall convenience and livability of the home. To truly appreciate the sophisticated charm and functional design of this Boston condominium, we invite you to schedule a private viewing.
Washington Park, located between Franklin Park and Grove Hall, is a residential and cultural Boston neighborhood with brick rowhouses and broad, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Blue Hill Avenue and Washington Street junction, where storefronts, barbershops, and takeout counters keep the sidewalks in motion. The Strand Theatre anchors the arts calendar, while the Franklin Park Zoo and the William J. Devine Golf Course set a green, outdoorsy edge nearby. Triple-deckers and late-19th-century homes define many blocks, with pocket parks breaking up the grid. Daily life orbits around local markets, community institutions, and bus corridors that stitch the area to the rest of the city.
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Market insights
168 Ruthven St #2 · $595,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$595,000
Median sale price in this area is $792,875. (33% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
7 total rooms
No basement
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air)
Natural gas and electric heating available
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Home design
Condominium
2/3 family structure
Single-story (total stories: 1)
Upper-level unit (entry level: 2)
Shared walls with neighboring units (2+ common walls)
Parking
Off-street parking
1 parking space (open)
Construction
Frame and stone construction
Built year per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $250
Association covers water, sewer, insurance, snow removal, and reserve funds
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, pool, park, laundromat, highway access, house of worship, public school access, and T-Station
Other
Listing status: Active
Electricity and solar
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Three-Family Residential Subdistricts, as indicated by the designation 3F on said Maps. The Three-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to encourage low-density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric including one-, two-, but no more than three-family Dwellings. In a 3F subdistrict the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building, in a Town House Building, or in a Row House Building shall be 3, and the maximum number of Town House Buildings or Row House Buildings attached in a row shall be 3; a greater number of units up to 4 in a Building and a greater number of Buildings up to 4 attached in a row shall be conditional.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% 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
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Redfin Estimate for 168 Ruthven St #2
$594,902
$98 under list price of $595K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $569K to $825K.