492 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02118
2 bd 1 ba 871 sqft Built 1910 Lot 871 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$700,000
Jan 31, 2017
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Listed for rent | $3,895 | AppfolioUnits |
| May 22, 2025 | Listing removed | $3,795 | MLSPIN |
| May 15, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $3,795 | RentalBeast |
| May 14, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $3,795 | You Got Listings |
| May 13, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $3,795 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Listed for rent | $3,875 | RentalBeast |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $3,875 | RentalBeast |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $3,875 | You Got Listings |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $3,875 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Listed for rent | $3,895 | RentalBeast |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Listed for rent | $3,895 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $3,895 | You Got Listings |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $3,895 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Listed for rent | $3,995 | RentalBeast |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Listed for rent | $3,995 | Zumper |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Listed for rent | $3,995 | RentalBeast |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Listed for rent | $3,995 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Listing removed | $3,650 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 18, 2023 | Listed for rent | $3,650 | Zumper |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Listed for rent | $3,650 | Zumper |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Listed for rent | $3,650 | AppfolioUnits |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Listed for rent | $3,650 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Listing removed | $3,500 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Listing removed | $689,990 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Price changed | $689,990 | MLS #73019126 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Listed | $699,990 | MLS #73019126 |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500 | TurboTenant |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500 | You Got Listings |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500 | You Got Listings |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500 | You Got Listings |
| Feb 27, 2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500 | You Got Listings |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500 | You Got Listings |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500 | You Got Listings |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500 | You Got Listings |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Listing removed | $3,425 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 21, 2018 | Listing removed | $3,360 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Price changed for rent | $3,360 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Listed for rent | $3,350 | MLSPIN |
| May 6, 2017 | Listing removed | $3,200 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Listing removed | $2,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Listing removed | $2,995 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 25, 2017 | Listed for rent | $2,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 25, 2017 | Listing removed | $2,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Listed for rent | $2,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Listing removed | $2,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Listing removed | $2,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Listed for rent | $2,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Price changed for rent | $2,995 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 22, 2017 | Listed for rent | $2,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Price changed for rent | $3,000 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Price changed for rent | $3,400 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Listed for rent | $3,600 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Sold | $700,000 | MLS #72063187 |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Listing removed | $3,600 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Listed for rent | $3,600 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 5, 2016 | Price changed | $699,900 | MLS #72063187 |
| Oct 10, 2016 | Price changed | $724,900 | MLS #72063187 |
| Sep 7, 2016 | Listed | $749,999 | MLS #72063187 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $881,100 | — | $881,100 | $10,203 |
| 2024 | $852,100 | — | $852,100 | $9,288 |
| 2023 | $826,900 | — | $826,900 | $8,881 |
| 2022 | $787,600 | — | $787,600 | $8,569 |
| 2021 | $787,600 | — | $787,600 | $8,404 |
| 2020 | $680,500 | — | $680,500 | $7,186 |
| 2019 | $660,700 | — | $660,700 | $6,964 |
| 2018 | $604,900 | — | $604,900 | $6,339 |
| 2017 | $570,800 | — | $570,800 | $6,045 |
| 2016 | $548,900 | — | $548,900 | $6,038 |
| 2015 | $449,000 | — | $449,000 | $5,437 |
| 2014 | $412,100 | — | $412,100 | $5,184 |
| 2006 | $394,400 | — | $394,400 | $4,386 |
Property facts
Year built
1910
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
871 sqft
Lot size
871 sqft
ZIP code
02118
City
Boston
Street
Massachusetts Ave
Coordinates
42.33959, -71.08034
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 492 Massachusetts Ave last sell?
492 Massachusetts Ave most recently sold on Jan 31, 2017 for $700,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 492 Massachusetts Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 492 Massachusetts Ave (year 2025) is $881,100 with $10,203 in property tax.
How does 492 Massachusetts Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 25.9% above the last sale price of $700,000.
When was 492 Massachusetts Ave built?
492 Massachusetts Ave was built in 1910.
How does 492 Massachusetts Ave compare to others on Massachusetts Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Massachusetts Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Massachusetts Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 492 Massachusetts Ave?
492 Massachusetts Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 871 sqft, 871 sqft lot single_family.
Is 492 Massachusetts Ave a flip candidate?
No — 492 Massachusetts Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 492 Massachusetts Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 492 Massachusetts Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.6%
Implied 1-yr
+10.5%
2026 Q3
$2.1M
2026 Q4
$2.15M
ZIP 02118 — Median Price History + Forecast
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