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138 W 9th St Unit 2, Boston, MA, 02127

1beds
1baths
715sqft
$619,900
$867price/sqft
$3,998/moest. monthly cost
$159,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

OFF STREET PARKING! Experience elevated city living in this beautifully appointed 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence in one of South Boston's most desirable neighborhoods. Built in 2003, this first floor home features hardwood floors, central air, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, in unit W/D, private DEEDED STORAGE, and an open-concept layout designed for effortless living. An assigned off-street parking space completes the offering. Perfectly positioned on West 9th Street, you're moments from the Red Line MBTA, Tatte Bakery, Castle Island Brewing, PKL, and South Boston's acclaimed dining and nightlife. With Castle Island and the waterfront also nearby, this home offers an exceptional blend of modern comfort, convenience, and the best of city living.

Getting Around

84
WalkingVery Walkable
69
TransitGood Transit
74
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

3/10
James F. Condon SchoolGrades PK-80.3 mi
2/10
Excel High SchoolGrades 9-120.5 mi
5/10
Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades PK-60.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2003

Materials

  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 715

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 715
  • Total interior livable area: 715 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 4440327
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: RES

Features

  • Waterfront features: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Uncovered spaces: 1

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

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
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 $3,134$37,608
Home Insurance *$154$1,848
Property Taxes $356$4,272
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$3,998$47,976
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$137,074/yr
40% on housing$119,940/yr
45% on housing$106,613/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

$867This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02127$598
Suffolk County$575

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02127$747
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-11Price change$609,900
2026-07-26Price change$619,900
2026-07-15Listed for sale$629,000
2025-05-18Listing removed$2,950
2025-05-14Listed for rent$2,950
2022-06-19Listing removed--
2022-06-16Listed for rent$2,750
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2018-03-11Listing removed$2,200
2018-03-08Listed for rent$2,200
2015-04-25Listing removed$2,100
2015-04-18Listed for rent$2,100
2013-03-15Listing removed$2,000
2013-03-09Listed for rent$2,000
2013-03-08Listing removed$299,900
2012-12-28Listed for sale$299,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentEric Sax
BrokerageThread Real Estate, LLC

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