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Property Description
Welcome to 281 W 2nd St #A1, a thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom home offering effortless first-floor living in the heart of South Boston. Spanning 860sf this condo features a well-designed layout with excellent flow and two generous bedrooms, providing flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. Recent upgrades include new flooring, fresh paint, soundproofing and the addition of central air and heat, delivering both modern comfort and efficiency. Enjoy access to a shared backyard, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Common laundry is conveniently located in the basement. Perfectly positioned just moments from South Boston's top restaurants, shops, and public transportation, this home presents a compelling opportunity to own a move-in ready condo in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 281 W 2nd St #A1
General
- Price: $599,000
- HOA FEE: $244/month
- Taxes: $3,806 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73497564
- Updated: 5/10/2026
- Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Building
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Parking
- Parking Features: On Street
Location
- Area: South Boston
- County: Suffolk
- Driving Directions: West 2nd between D St and E St
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: Off-Site Professional Management
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling Zones: 1
- Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump
- Heating Fuel: Central, Heat Pump
- Heating Zones: 1
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Y
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 860
- Sq. Ft. Source: Master Deed
- Year Built: 1989
Lot Features
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $696.51
- Association Fee: $244
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $3,806.07
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Rstr.: 10 units in two buildings - 6 units in Building A where this unit resides. 4 units in Building B.
- Property ID: 6015300121408114
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Schools
Schools serving 281 W 2nd St #A1
School District:Boston School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
James F. Condon School 200 D Street, Boston, MA 02127 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School 650 E Fourth Street, Boston, MA 02127 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Perkins Elementary School 50 Burke Street, Boston, MA 02127 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Quincy Upper School 152 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 | 6-12 | 1.2 mi |
McCormack Middle School 315 Mt Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02125 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Carter School 270 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02121 | 6-12 | 1.8 mi |
Excel High School 95 G. Street, Boston, MA 02127 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Boston Adult Academy 20 Church St, Boston, MA 02116 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Snowden Int'L High School 150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 281 W 2nd St #A1
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/06/2026
Price Reduced
$599,000
-4.77%
MLS
4/07/2026
Listed
$629,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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281 W 2nd St #A1, Boston, MA 02127 (MLS# 73497564) is a Condo property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 281 W 2nd St #A1 is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on April 07, 2026. This property is listed by Sarah Adler from our Charlestown Office.Want to learn more about 281 W 2nd St #A1? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Boston? You can browse all Boston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


