549,900

Rare South End opportunity at a price that almost never includes private outdoor space. 760 sq ft second floor one bedroom, one flight up, in a classic brownstone on Massachusetts Avenue. At roughly $724/sq ft in a neighborhood where the median runs near $1,090, the value here is real.Living room with original marble ornamental fireplace, tall windows w/deep sills and a generous closet. Private covered deck off the back overlooking trees and rooftops - a genuine rarity at this price in 02118. Kitchen w/stainless appliances, tile floor and peninsula seating, open to the living space. Full bath. In-unit washer/dryer.A second room off the living area can be used as a home office, guest room, nursery or den.Unit is dated and priced accordingly. Livable as is - renovate on your own schedule rather than all at once.Small 7-unit association, regularly maintained by the trustee. Rentals permitted with a 12-month minimum lease; no short-term rentals. Resident permit parking available through the City of Boston.Located on Massachusetts Avenue in the heart of the South End. Steps to the Mass Ave Orange Line station and multiple bus lines. Walking distance to Boston Medical Center, BU Medical and Dental campus, SoWa Open Market, Blackstone and Franklin Squares, and the restaurants, galleries and cafes of Tremont and Washington Streets. Convenient to Tufts Medical, Longwood Medical Area, Northeastern, Back Bay Station and the Financial District.An uncommon entry point into one of Boston's most established neighborhoods - well suited to a first-time buyer trading a rent payment for equity, or to an investor looking for a value-add hold in a market where one-bedrooms rent strongly.