97 Chester St APT S1, Allston, MA, 02134
About This Home
Nestled on a side street in Allston, this one bedroom, one bath garden level condo offers the perfect balance of peaceful living and urban convenience. High ceilings and large windows fill this unit with natural light, creating a bright and open feel. The galley kitchen features a gas range, dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. Laundry in the building adds everyday convenience, while the low condo fee helps keep monthly ownership costs affordable. Ideally located near many of Boston's renowned universities, and with easy access to bus, the Mass Pike and the Packards Corner Green Line stop.Enjoy an abundance of nearby restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, parks, and everyday conveniences all just moments from your door
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick,Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Common Area
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 575
- Finished area above ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 575
- Total interior livable area: 575 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2100543052,1207537
- Zoning: 0102
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Partially Below Grade,Garden)
Parking
- Parking features: On Street,Guest
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,972 | $23,664 |
| Home Insurance * | $87 | $1,044 |
| Property Taxes | $224 | $2,688 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $2,637 | $31,644 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Listed for sale | $390,000 |
| 2026-08-12 | Contingent | $390,000 |
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $390,000 |
| 2022-01-11 | Sold | $360,000 |
| 2021-09-10 | Price change | $357,000 |
| 2021-07-15 | Listed for sale | $359,000 |
| 2015-12-23 | Listing removed | $1,500 |
| 2015-11-23 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
| 2015-08-27 | Listing removed | $1,500 |
| 2015-07-27 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
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