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$1,375,000

42 Atherton St, Boston MA 02119
Boston, MA 02119
Listed by Aidan Flanagan
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,649 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Being reintroduced to the market with brand new ductless mini-splits for cooling & heat, this architectural masterpiece presents a rare blend of historic craftsmanship and contemporary design. Rich in original detail, the ground floor of this distinctive 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence showcases four entirely different parquet floor patterns, creating a striking first impression that guests won't soon forget. Period fireplaces, elegant coffered ceilings, and timeless Victorian character are thoughtfully paired with modern updates throughout. The anchor of the home is a stunning eat-in kitchen addition constructed in 2021, highlighted by upscale appliances, a generous pantry, and oversized sliding doors leading directly to a private deck and yard for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Spanning multiple levels, the expansive bedrooms provide flexibility for today’s lifestyle, while updated bathrooms offer a refined balance of character and comfort. This property's long list of attractions is rounded out by a long driveway, basement storage and solar panels, which pair especially well with the electric mini-split system, that are owned outright to help reduce utility bills. Property will be delivered as a condo.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73583859
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
September 29, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.14 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Ellis Mendell
0.07 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
261
Student:teacher ratio
11.3:1
District
Boston
Middle
Higginson/Lewis K-8
0.75 mi away · Grades 3-8
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
188
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Boston
High
Greater Egleston Community High School
0.25 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
83
Student:teacher ratio
8.3:1
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).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 115 fewer days than Boston's current average of 116 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,220 active listings in Boston right now is $12,250.

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$8,430/mo
$275,000 down
$1,100,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,135
Property tax (est.)$1,146
Home insurance (est.)$150

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