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218 West Springfield Street, Boston, MA 02118

Columbus, South End, Boston
Building in South End
4 Stories
Built in 1899
218 W Springfield Street - Photo 1
218 W Springfield Street
Columbus, South End, Boston
$11,000
|
4 Bed
|
3 Bath
By Post Advisory Group
Welcome to 218 West Springfield Street, a building located in Columbus, South End, Boston in Boston, MA. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 1899. There are a total of 4 floors. Finally, 218 West Springfield Street was most recently sold on Dec 31, 1969 for $365,000. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $4,807,500. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $1,176,400. The building was last assessed in 2023.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. Are you a fan of fireplaces? Good news! This property has one single fireplace. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Facts
General
Year Built
1899
Effective Year Built
2004
Building Count
1
Total Rooms
16
Bedroom Count
6
Bathroom Count
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Partial Bathrooms
5
Building Condition
Good
Building Quality
unknown
Construction Type
unknown
Building Style
Other
Exterior Walls Type
Brick
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Roof Shape Type
Mansard
Roof Cover Type
Slate
Floor Count
4
Living Units
1
Floor Cover
unknown
Basement Type
Building with no basement
Basement Area
0
Garage Type
Garage
Parking Space Count
2
Patio Type
unknown
Porch Type
unknown
Pool Type
unknown
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
unknown
Property Class
Residential
Subdivision
AVENUE PLACE CONDO
Land Acres
0.057
Standard Land Use Code
Single family residential
County Land Use Code
unknown
Ownership
Current Owner
MCCREA KEVIN
Current Owner's Name
MCCREA KEVIN
Previous Owner
POOMAN RT
Previous Owner's Name
POORMAN RT
Owner Address - City
BOSTON
Owner Address - State
MA
Owner Address - ZIP Code
02118
Owner First Name
KEVIN
Owner Last Name
MCCREA
Owner Before Previous Owner
KAM CORP
Is Owner Occupied
Owner-occupied property
Neighborhood
School District Name
Boston School District
Census Tract
070802
Census Block Code
1009
Census Group
1
Census Year
2018
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
148
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT
Census - County FIPS
25025
Census - Full FIPS
250250708001009
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Code
14454
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Name
Boston, MA
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
14460
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
2507000
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
25
Census Tract Code
070800
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
PK
School District - Unified - LEA Code
2502790
School District - Unified - Name
Boston School District
Zoning
Zoning
R1
Geography
Parcel
CBOS W:09 P:00767 S:000
Lot Code
unknown
Municipality
BOSTON-CENTRAL BOSTON
Latitude
42.3404
Longitude
-71.0806
FIPS
25025
Mailing Carrier Code
C055
Mailing Street Direction
W
Mailing Full Street Address
218 W SPRINGFIELD ST
Mailing House Number
218
Mailing Street Mode
ST
Mailing Street
SPRINGFIELD
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
3407
Geo Status Code
Prior to setting the GEOsource field the default value was 'P'.
Valuation
Timestamp
2024-02-13 19:30:57
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 4,276 square feet. The building itself has 5,704 square footage of total floor area. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 218 West Springfield Street is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the South End area have a median price of $4,200. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $3,200. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $5,800. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 917. That means that the median price per sqft is around $5. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $4. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $5. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There are currently a total of 10 studio listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,623. That's $6.24 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 31 one bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $3,400. That's $4.96 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 39 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $4,460. That's $4.74 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 16 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $7,827. That's $3.93 price per sqft.

  • There is currently a single advertised four bedroom listing.
About The Area
218 West Springfield Street is located in 02118. There are 27,664 people living here. There are 12,558 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 2.86 people. According to the census, 66% are currently renting while 34% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 33.6 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 38% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 62.5%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $59,589. Most folks will commute by public transportation for around 26.1 minutes. Finally, we know that 15% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 24% and 31% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the county level. Suffolk County, Massachusetts has a population of 767,719 people. Based on census records, there are 299,658 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.19 people per household. Most folks are unmarried. They are also typically around 32.4 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 39% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 64% rent while 36% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 23% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 24% have a Bachelor's degree and 19% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 63.4%. Those employed, have a median income of $57,439. If you move here, you can expect to commute mostly by car for around 30.6 minutes.

Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to Boston, MA - NH - RI Urban Area. The urban area is home to 4,343,828 people. A total of 1,635,254 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 3.19 people. About 23% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 25% have their Bachelor's and 20% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 26% of the population. Looking to move to this urban area? You'll need to look forward to commuting by car for around 30.7 minutes. Speaking of your commute, 64.5% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $77,009 per year. The median population age has been listed at 38.2 years old. Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 40% of the population while homeowners are at about 60% of the population.
$2,623
Studio Median Rent
$3,400
1BR Median Rent
$4,460
2BR Median Rent
$7,827
3BR Median Rent
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Orange Line Shuttle
Massachusetts Avenue - Columbus Ave @ Massachusetts Ave (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
MBTA
Orange Line Shuttle
Massachusetts Avenue - Columbus Ave @ Massachusetts Ave (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
MBTA
43
Tremont St @ W Springfield St (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
MBTA
1
Massachusetts Ave @ Tremont St (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
MBTA
43
Tremont St @ Worcester St (540 ft - 3 min walk)
MBTA

Nearby Schools

(within attendance boundary)
Joseph J Hurley  •  0.19 mi
70 Worcester Street, Boston, MA 02118
Public  •  Elementary  •  Grades PK to 8
Boston School District
James P Timilty Middle  •  0.88 mi
205 Roxbury Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Public  •  Middle School  •  Grades 6 to 8
Boston School District
Carter Developmental Center  •  0.16 mi
396 Northampton Street, Boston, MA 02118
Public  •  High School  •  Grades 7 to 12
Boston School District
School zoning information and other data are provided by RealtyHop Schools and 3rd party sources. The contents of the database are not guaranteed to be accurate or timely. Contact the schools or districts before making any decisions using on this data.
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