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$888,000

181 Essex St # E601, Boston MA 02111
Boston, MA 02111
Listed by Jonathan Radford
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,007 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

This exceptional sixth-floor corner residence at Lincoln Plaza enjoys one of the most desirable positions within the building, with an orientation away from busy surrounding roadways. Its elevated corner setting provides an impressive panorama of city and green space views, while windows on multiple exposures fill the home with natural light. A particularly appealing combination of outlook, privacy, and light in the heart of downtown Boston. Offering 1,007 SF of thoughtfully arranged living space, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a generously proportioned open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. Large windows frame the surrounding cityscape, creating an inviting atmosphere for everyday living and entertaining. The dining area is conveniently positioned between the living room and kitchen. The adjoining kitchen features natural wood cabinetry, polished black stone countertops, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula with breakfast-bar seating and contemporary pendant lighting above. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with attractive views and excellent natural light. The primary bedroom features ample closet space and an en-suite bathroom with a marble-topped vanity and bathtub with shower attachment and tiled surround. The second full bathroom offers a marble-topped vanity and glass-enclosed tiled shower. Additional conveniences include in-unit laundry and separate secured storage.Lincoln Plaza is an established condominium community comprising 84 residential condominiums within a handsome brick building. Residents enjoy a landscaped common courtyard with cobblestone paving, plantings, and outdoor seating, as well as common bicycle storage. An on-site superintendent provides maintenance services Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon. Ideally situated at the southern end of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, residents are steps from landscaped gardens, public art, seasonal farmers' markets, craft fairs, beer gardens, and community events. The Financial District, waterfront, Seaport, Chinatown, and historic North End are all readily accessible, together with an exceptional selection of restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions. Convenient public transportation and major highway access complete this outstanding downtown location.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73589056
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
18
On market date
October 9, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.02 acres
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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
Josiah Quincy
0.47 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
711
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Boston
MiddleCharter
UP Academy Charter School of Boston
1.32 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
317
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
UP Academy Charter School of Boston (District)
High
Boston Adult Academy
0.59 mi away · Grades 11-12
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
120
Student:teacher ratio
6.7:1
District
Boston

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).

85
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

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

On the market 18 days -- 109 fewer days than Boston's current average of 127 days.
For reference, the median list price across 9,025 active listings in Boston right now is $80,000.

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$177,600 down
$710,400 loan
Principal & interest$4,608
Property tax (est.)$740
Home insurance (est.)$150

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