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497 East 4th Street, Boston, MA 02127

Telegraph Hill, South Boston, Boston
Building in Telegraph Hill
3 Stories
Built in 1890
497 East 4th Street - Photo 1
497 East 4th Street, Apt A1
Telegraph Hill, South Boston, Boston
$4,900
|
3 Bed
|
3 Bath
By Shane Hayes
Welcome to 497 East 4th Street, a building located in Telegraph Hill, South Boston, 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 1890. There are a total of 3 floors. Finally, 497 East 4th Street was most recently sold on Apr 10, 2019 for $2,325,000. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $1,821,800. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $299,400. 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. 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.
Policies
Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed
Facts
General
Year Built
1890
Effective Year Built
2018
Building Count
1
Total Rooms
14
Bedroom Count
7
Bathroom Count
7
Full Bathrooms
7
Partial Bathrooms
7
Building Condition
Good
Building Quality
unknown
Construction Type
unknown
Building Style
Other
Exterior Walls Type
Concrete block
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Roof Shape Type
Flat
Roof Cover Type
Other
Floor Count
3
Living Units
3
Floor Cover
unknown
Basement Type
Unspecified basement
Basement Area
0
Garage Type
unknown
Parking Space Count
0
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
497 EAST 04 STREET
Land Acres
0.031
Standard Land Use Code
Triplex (3 units, any combination)
County Land Use Code
unknown
Ownership
Current Owner
ODONNELL DAVID
Current Owner's Name
ODONNELL DAVID
Current Owner 2
GILLESPIE PATRICIA
Previous Owner
497 E 4TH ST LLC
Previous Owner's Name
497 E 4TH STREET LLC
Owner Address - City
SAN FRANCISCO
Owner Address - State
CA
Owner Address - ZIP Code
94131
Owner First Name
DAVID
Owner Last Name
ODONNELL
Owner Before Previous Owner
DICKEY JAMES S
Neighborhood
School District Name
Boston School District
Census Tract
060400
Census Block Code
5005
Census Group
5
Census Year
2020
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
250250604005005
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
060400
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
R3
Geography
Parcel
SBOS W:07 P:01015 S:000
Lot Code
unknown
Municipality
BOSTON-SOUTH BOSTON
Latitude
42.3344
Longitude
-71.0453
FIPS
25025
Mailing Carrier Code
C015
Mailing Full Street Address
101 ARBOR ST
Mailing House Number
101
Mailing Street Mode
ST
Mailing Street
ARBOR
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
2920
Geo Status Code
Prior to setting the GEOsource field the default value was 'P'.
Valuation
Timestamp
2024-02-14 20:00:39
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 2,610 square feet. The building itself has 3,830 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 497 East 4th 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 Telegraph Hill area have a median price of $3,500. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $2,963. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $4,000. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 1,100. That means that the median price per sqft is around $3. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $3. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $4. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There are currently a total of 2 studio listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,388. That's $3.18 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 5 one bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,650. That's $3.86 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 17 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $3,500. That's $3.23 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 9 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $4,325. That's $3.18 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 2 four bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $7,750. That's $4.13 price per sqft.
About The Area
497 East 4th Street is located in 02127. There are 36,311 people living here. There are 16,569 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 2.86 people. According to the census, 61% are currently renting while 39% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 31.1 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 19% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 72.5%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $85,336. Most folks will commute by car for around 27.8 minutes. Finally, we know that 18% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 41% and 18% 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.
$2,388
Studio Median Rent
$2,650
1BR Median Rent
$3,500
2BR Median Rent
$4,325
3BR Median Rent
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Nearby Schools

(within attendance boundary)
Michael J Perkins  •  0.34 mi
50 Burke Street, South Boston, MA 02127
Public  •  Elementary  •  Grades PK to 5
Boston School District
John W McCormack  •  1.13 mi
315 Mt Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
Public  •  Middle School  •  Grades 6 to 8
Boston School District
Excel High School  •  0.11 mi
95 G. Street, South Boston, MA 02127
Public  •  High School  •  Grades 9 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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