Google street view image for 278 Princeton St Unit R, East Boston, MA 02128

Off Market Dec 1995 for $57K

$561,694

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $435/mo

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278 Princeton St Unit R, East Boston, MA 02128

About this home

278 Princeton St Unit R is a 670 square foot house on a 1,307 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 01, 1995 for $57,400. Based on Redfin's East Boston data, we estimate the home's value is $561,694.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

1,307 sq ftLot Size

$838Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$561,694

$504K since sold in December 1995$53K since August

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This home's estimate is 13.6% lower than the average sale price ($650K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD APR 21, 2026
$785,000
B
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$555,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,082 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$580,000
D
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$912,500
E
2 beds2 baths947 sq ft
85 School St #3, Boston, MA 02129
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$455,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,242 sq ft
303 East Eagle St, East Boston, MA 02128

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Market trends in Eagle Hill, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$600K

$42K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

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Sale history for 278 Princeton St Unit R

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,191 (+4.6%)

$152,100 + $331,200

$483,300

2022

$4,962 (+6.0%)

$143,500 + $312,600

$456,100

2021

$4,679 (+20.1%)

$138,000 + $300,500

$438,500

2020

$3,896 (+12.2%)

$132,100 + $236,800

$368,900

2019

$3,472 (+10.6%)

$96,500 + $232,900

$329,400

2018

$3,139 (+27.9%)

$96,500 + $203,000

$299,500

2017

$2,455 (+3.8%)

$96,500 + $135,300

$231,800

2016

$2,364 (+24.0%)

$96,500 + $118,400

$214,900

2015

$1,906 (+4.3%)

$73,600 + $83,800

$157,400

2014

$1,827 (+1.5%)

$73,600 + $71,600

$145,200

2013

$1,800 (−0.6%)

$73,600 + $63,400

$137,000

2012

$1,810 (+2.0%)

$79,300 + $59,500

$138,800

2009

$1,775 (+2.5%)

$79,300 + $59,500

$138,800

2006

$1,731

$94,900 + $67,900

$162,800

Tax history for 278 Princeton St Unit R

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,191 (+4.6%)

$152,100 + $331,200

$483,300

2022

$4,962 (+6.0%)

$143,500 + $312,600

$456,100

2021

$4,679 (+20.1%)

$138,000 + $300,500

$438,500

2020

$3,896 (+12.2%)

$132,100 + $236,800

$368,900

2019

$3,472 (+10.6%)

$96,500 + $232,900

$329,400

2018

$3,139 (+27.9%)

$96,500 + $203,000

$299,500

2017

$2,455 (+3.8%)

$96,500 + $135,300

$231,800

2016

$2,364 (+24.0%)

$96,500 + $118,400

$214,900

2015

$1,906 (+4.3%)

$73,600 + $83,800

$157,400

2014

$1,827 (+1.5%)

$73,600 + $71,600

$145,200

2013

$1,800 (−0.6%)

$73,600 + $63,400

$137,000

2012

$1,810 (+2.0%)

$79,300 + $59,500

$138,800

2009

$1,775 (+2.5%)

$79,300 + $59,500

$138,800

2006

$1,731

$94,900 + $67,900

$162,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

EAST BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD-EBR-3

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

East Boston Neighborhood District-East Boston Residential-3

Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve existing residential areas, provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to residences to occur as of right. Additionally, Residential Subdistricts allow for limited commercial development on Corner Lots and certain mid-block lots.; EBR-2 Subdistricts allow a maximum of 3 Dwelling Units and a maximum Building Height of 3 stories.

Zone overlays

Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Mixed use
Office
Public service
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 670
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,209
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,307
Municipality Name: BOSTON
Acres: 0.03
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 670
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1327164

Home facts updated by county records on Mar 6, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Patrick J Kennedy Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

East Boston High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

2/10

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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

East Boston, MA • 02128

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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

$534,000 – $646,000

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Home values near 278 Princeton St Unit R

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
278 Princeton St, East Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$793,535
284 Princeton St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1916 Sq. Ft.	$808,932

Address	Redfin Estimate
288 Princeton St Apt 288R, East Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4027 Sq. Ft.	$1,297,486
276 Princeton St, Boston, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2718 Sq. Ft.	$1,120,271

Address	Redfin Estimate
286 Princeton St, East Boston, MA 8 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2982 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,463
274 Princeton St, East Boston, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3711 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,455

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