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158 W Canton St, Boston, MA, 02118

5beds
7baths
4,133sqft
$8,995,000
$2,176price/sqft
$56,042/moest. monthly cost
$2,241,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Exquisite fully renovated 5+ bedroom townhouse! An ideal South End location on West Canton St between Warren Ave & Tremont St, this special home has been totally customized by the Lagasse Group and has been finished with the highest level of craftsmanship. A parlor level kitchen offers an oversized island, abundant storage, a beverage center, gas cooking and is open to a large dining space and a bow front living area with views east down Montgomery St. A double entry, half bath, private deck with floor to ceiling wall of glass, and tall ceilings complete the parlor level. A 2nd level primary suite is complete with 5 piece bath with ample storage, 2 walk in dressing rooms and a large bedroom. A 3rd floor is complete with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, auxiliary laundry & storage. Under the stoop entrance boats a large mudroom AND a walk in coat closet, 5the bedroom/home gym with en suite bath and a kids play room. Garden level media room with wine storage, private garden, laundry room.

Getting Around

99
WalkingWalker's Paradise
98
TransitRider's Paradise
96
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

3/10
Mel H King ElementaryGrades 2-120.1 mi
3/10
6/10
Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades PK-80.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction materials: Frame,Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Federal
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 400
  • Finished area above ground: 3,733

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Radiant
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,133
  • Total interior livable area: 4,133 sqft

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Yes

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No

Details

  • Parcel number: W:04 P:00463 S:000,3390394
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: R1

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck,Patio,Enclosed
  • Exterior features: Deck,Patio,Patio - Enclosed,Garden,Other

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,900 sqft
  • Features: Zero Lot Line,Other

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street,Deeded,Paved
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 2

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 $45,483$545,796
Home Insurance *$1,103$13,236
Property Taxes $8,641$103,692
Electricity $815$9,780
Total$56,042$672,504
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,921,440/yr
40% on housing$1,681,260/yr
45% on housing$1,494,453/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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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

$2,176This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02118$778
Suffolk County$573

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02118$941
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
2026-03-12Listed for sale$8,995,000
2018-08-23Sold$3,825,000
2018-05-25Pending sale$3,895,000
2018-05-08Listed for sale$3,895,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichael Harper
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty - Boston

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