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$499,000

161 E Cottage # 2, Boston MA 02125
Boston, MA 02125
Listed by Lenya Checkovich
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,095 sqft
Year built
2003

About this home

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo. The open-concept living area flows effortlessly from the kitchen and dining spaces, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. Inside, you’ll find the ease of an in-unit washer and dryer, along with generous storage in the basement, complete with its own secure, lockable space—perfect for bikes, seasonal items, and more. A deeded parking spot adds an extra layer of convenience. With quick access to I-93, this location makes commuting to downtown Boston and beyond a breeze. This unit is designed with practicality in mind and is move-in ready.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73558219
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
81
On market date
August 3, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
William E Russell
0.15 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
366
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Boston
Middle
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
1.03 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
340
Student:teacher ratio
8.1:1
District
Boston
HighCharter
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.12 mi away · Grades 5-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
702
Student:teacher ratio
9.4:1
District
Boston Collegiate Charter (District)

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

91
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies11

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 81 days -- 43 fewer days than Boston's current average of 124 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,974 active listings in Boston right now is $85,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$99,800 down
$399,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,589
Property tax (est.)$416
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 7, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.