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43 Wordsworth St #3, Boston, MA, 02128

3beds
2baths
1,075sqft
$679,000
$632price/sqft
$4,738/moest. monthly cost
$189,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

Beautiful Penthouse with amazing private roof deck condo in a quiet, tree-lined East Boston neighborhood. Thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, comfortable living space and a private roof and rear deck perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The open-concept kitchen features quartz countertops, a peninsula with seating, stainless steel appliances, and a sleek vent hood, flowing seamlessly into the living area. Spacious primary bedroom includes an en suite bath with a frameless big shower. Two additional well-sized bedrooms offer generous closet space, and a full guest bath off the main living area. Highlights include refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted interiors, recessed lighting, central air, and in-unit laundry. The unit also comes with deeded basement storage. Located within walking distance of MBTA stations, local parks and a variety of restaurants. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and East Boston charm.

Getting Around

75
WalkingVery Walkable
64
TransitGood Transit
69
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Guild Elementary SchoolGrades PK-60.7 mi
2/10
East Boston High SchoolGrades 7-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1899

Materials

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction materials: Frame

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2022

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood
  • Laundry features: In Unit

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Finished area above ground: 1,075
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,075
  • Total interior livable area: 1,075 sqft

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Yes

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: W:01 P:00661 S:006,5232702
  • Zoning: CD

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch,Deck,Deck - Roof
  • Exterior features: Porch,Deck,Deck - Roof
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water,Ocean
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Ocean,Water
  • Waterfront features: Ocean,1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,433$41,196
Home Insurance *$255$3,060
Property Taxes $696$8,352
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$4,738$56,856
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$162,445/yr
40% on housing$142,140/yr
45% on housing$126,346/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.3%
7.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$632This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02128$393
Suffolk County$575

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02128$513
Suffolk County$453

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-12Price change$649,000
2026-06-16Price change$679,000
2026-05-26Price change$699,000
2026-05-11Listed for sale$720,000
2022-04-29Sold$669,000
2022-03-14Contingent$659,000
2022-02-25Price change$659,000
2022-01-25Listed for sale$669,000
2020-06-10Listing removed$3,475
2020-06-10Price change$3,475
2020-05-29Listed for rent$3,575

For Sale by Agent

AgentChris Scangas
BrokerageScangas Real Estate LLC

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