638 South St
Boston, MA 02131
5 bd 3 ba 1,752 sqft Built 1914 Lot 4,356 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,112,500
May 31, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | Sold | $1,112,500 | MLS #72962917 |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Listed | $1,099,000 | MLS #72962917 |
| Aug 11, 2005 | Sold | $436,700 | MLS #70220882 |
| Jul 6, 2005 | Listed | $419,900 | MLS #70220882 |
| Feb 20, 1998 | Sold | $172,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $636,400 | $307,000 | $943,400 | $10,925 |
| 2024 | $730,800 | $290,800 | $1,021,600 | $11,135 |
| 2023 | $523,300 | $214,300 | $737,600 | $7,922 |
| 2022 | $489,100 | $200,300 | $689,400 | $7,501 |
| 2021 | $474,800 | $194,500 | $669,300 | $7,141 |
| 2020 | $331,200 | $175,300 | $506,500 | $5,349 |
| 2019 | $317,000 | $158,300 | $475,300 | $5,010 |
| 2018 | $285,900 | $158,300 | $444,200 | $4,655 |
| 2017 | $273,000 | $158,300 | $431,300 | $4,567 |
| 2016 | $273,000 | $158,300 | $431,300 | $4,744 |
| 2015 | $277,200 | $116,800 | $394,000 | $4,771 |
| 2014 | $247,700 | $116,800 | $364,500 | $4,585 |
| 2006 | $217,500 | $78,400 | $295,900 | $3,290 |
| 2005 | $190,100 | $78,400 | $268,500 | $2,881 |
| 2004 | $182,400 | $78,400 | $260,800 | $2,647 |
Property facts
Year built
1914
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
5
Baths
3
Living area
1,752 sqft
Lot size
4,356 sqft
ZIP code
02131
City
Boston
Street
South St
Coordinates
42.29050, -71.12476
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,081
Gross rental yield
5.48%
Implied cap rate
3.56%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 638 South St last sell?
638 South St most recently sold on May 31, 2022 for $1,112,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 638 South St?
The most recent total assessment for 638 South St (year 2025) is $943,400 with $10,925 in property tax.
How does 638 South St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 15.2% below the last sale price of $1,112,500.
When was 638 South St built?
638 South St was built in 1914.
How does 638 South St compare to others on South St?
We track 8 other properties on South St. Browse the list under "Other properties on South St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 638 South St?
638 South St is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 1,752 sqft, 4,356 sqft lot single_family.
Is 638 South St a flip candidate?
No — 638 South St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 638 South St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 638 South St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.8%
Implied 1-yr
+11.2%
2026 Q3
$948.7K
2026 Q4
$971.2K
ZIP 02131 — Median Price History + Forecast
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