This is a condo. It's not like all the other condos. This is the condo you want. Its the life you want. Its the less than 10 minutes to the blue line, life. Its the 5 minutes to Jalisco Taqueria and the best birria tacos north of Texas, life. Its the Fri-Yay drinks at Rose until you stumble home, life. Its the 4 minutes to Rinos place to stuff yourself full of Lobster Ravioli, life. Its the breakfast at Angelas, Life. Its the best NY-style pizza in Massachusetts at Kelly Square Pub, Life. This is life in vibrant East Boston. And it can all play out from your spacious 2-level townhouse at 278 Princeton. With 3 bedrooms all on the upper level, the layout is primo for todays modern urban lifestyle that heavily relies on work-from-home. You don't need to see the cubicle any more than you have to. What's more: New siding, a new roof, new windows, beautiful hardwood floor, your own laundry room, and your own patio. This is the one. This is it. This is your life in East Boston.
- MLS# 73396743
- Date Listed06/25/2025
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size -
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Condominium
- County Suffolk
- Year Built 1900
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,093 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $575.48
Interior Features
- Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring Hardwood
- Cooling Window Unit(s)
- Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres -
- Lot Size SQFT -
- Lot Features -
Directions
Princeton between Prescott and Shelby.
Financial Considerations
- HOA Fee $219 Monthly
- Tax Amount $7,812
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Hugh Roe O'donnell Elementary School
Public • PK - 6 • Serves this home
0.77 mi
Distance
Excel Academy Charter School - Greenway
Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home
0.03 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.03 mi
Distance
Hugh Roe O'donnell Elementary School
Public • PK - 6 • Serves this home
0.77 mi
Distance
East Boston Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - 1
1.02 mi
Distance
John Silber Early Learning Center
Public • PK - 1
1.26 mi
Distance
Samuel Adams Elementary School
Public • PK - 6
1.28 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
1.75 mi
Distance
Edgar A Hooks Elementary School
Public • 1 - 4
2.11 mi
Distance
George F. Kelly Elementary School
Public • 1 - 6
2.11 mi
Distance
William A Berkowitz Elementary School
Public • 1 - 4
2.11 mi
Distance
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School
Public • 1 - 4
2.11 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
2.25 mi
Distance
Excel Academy Charter School - Greenway
Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home
0.03 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
0.63 mi
Distance
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy
Public • 5 - 8
1.26 mi
Distance
Joseph A. Browne Middle School
Public • 5 - 8
1.26 mi
Distance
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea
Public • 5 - 8
1.26 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
1.99 mi
Distance
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy
Public • 4 - 11
2.11 mi
Distance
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
Public • 3 - 5
2.93 mi
Distance
Clarence R Edwards Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
2.99 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.54 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.03 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
0.99 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.14 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.14 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.25 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.09 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.32 mi
Distance
Pioneer Charter School Of Science
Public • 9 - 12
3.35 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.54 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.67 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
1.81 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
4.8 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
4.8 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
5.01 mi
Distance
Private • 10 - 12
5.01 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
5.22 mi
Distance
Julie's Family Learning Program
Private • UG - UG
5.25 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
5.59 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
6.68 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - UG
6.68 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Chestnut St | 4 | 7 | Nov 19, 2025 | $11,800,000 |
| 160 Mount Vernon Street | 5 | 7 | Oct 18, 2025 | $7,890,000 |
| 101 Pinckney Street | 6 | 10 | Dec 10, 2025 | $8,800,000 |
| 111 Walnut St | 4 | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 | $549,000 |
| 143 Elm Street | 5 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $479,900 |
| 60 Waldemar Ave. | 3 | 1 | Nov 15, 2025 | $699,900 |
| 69 Leverett Ave | 3 | 3 | Nov 18, 2025 | $959,986 |
| 6 Stillman Place | 4 | 2 | Nov 15, 2025 | $1,550,000 |
| 96 Clark St | 5 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $777,000 |
| 133 Main St | 2 | 4 | Oct 31, 2025 | $900,000 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | N/A | 354,249 | 828,750 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | N/A | 14,677 | 14,251 | 95 |
| People per Household | N/A | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | N/A | 36.2 | 36.7 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | N/A | $81,774 | $79,293 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | N/A | $51,033 | $48,613 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | N/A°F | 22.1°F | 22.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | N/A°F | 82.2°F | 82.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | N/A" | 42.53" | 42.53" | 38" |
92/100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score ®
77/100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score ®
70/100
Very Bikeable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Biking is convenient for most trips.Transit Summary
34 nearby routes: 33 bus, 1 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 69/100, Transit Score: 53/100, Bike Score: 58/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 278 Princeton Street 1
Source: Realty.com
278 Princeton Street 1, Boston, MA 02128 is a 1,093 sq. ft. condo listed for sale with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Realty.com has 24 photos of this condominium, listed at $629,000. View sales and tax history of condos, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 24 photos of 278 Princeton Street 1.
Our records indicate that 278 Princeton Street 1 was built in 1900.
The full address for this home is 278 Princeton Street 1, Boston, MA 02128.
278 Princeton Street 1 has been listed on Realty.com since Wed June 25, 2025
Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Biking is convenient for most trips.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 69/100, Transit Score: 53/100, Bike Score: 58/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 278 Princeton Street 1. Hugh Roe O'donnell Elementary School (Grades: PK - 6), Excel Academy Charter School - Greenway (Grades: 5 - 8), East Boston High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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