
156 Porter St #240 Boston — Photo 1 of 16
$499,743
156 Porter St #240, Boston, MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128 — East Boston
Beds
1
Baths
1
SqFt
862
Style
Condominium
Built
1910
City of Boston Inclusionary Development Unit / BPDA Income Restricted East Boston Loft / 1 bathroom condo on the 2nd floor with 2 levels. The building is a 217 unit, professionally managed elevator building with central AC and close access to the Airport Blue Line stop. The condo has an in unit washer/dryer and an outside parking space. The upper level could be used as a bedroom, home office, or media area. Sale is subject to BPDA approval of buyer eligibility (1 member household up to $144,000, 2 member household up to $164,640, 3 member household up to $185,160, and 4 member household up to $205,680). Ask for income limits for larger households. Buyers must have under $100,000 in liquid assets (excluding most retirement and education accounts) and obtain mortgage financing. The unit must be the buyer's primary residence. Buyers must complete an affidavit and be approved by the BPDA / MOH. BPDA requires buyers to contribute at least 1.5% of the purchase price from their own savings unless a VA loan is being used. After purchase, owners are encouraged to become as financially successful as possible!
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Laundromat • Bike Path
Geography
Population
43,345
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$90K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
71.0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Suffolk County
2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
Listing Agent: Richard Hornblower
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
MLS® Number: 73565220
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