This grand Federal-style Manse was built in 1806-1807 for William Porter and is recognized as one of the oldest homes that remain in the South End. The property was thoughtfully designed into five unique homes.One of the homes is this remarkable sun-filled three-bedroom penthouse duplex offering 2205sqft, 4 stone enclosed wood mantel fp,recessed lighting & hardwood floors thruout,surround sound system,custom kitchen w/newer cherry cabinets,granite countertops w/bar&island,ss appliances,Thermador six burner gas range,2 large pantries & balcony off kitchen.DR with window seat nook & wood burning fireplace, living room w/custom book shelf units and wood burning fireplace,primary bedroom suite features gas fp,custom book shelf units,4 custom cedar closets,en-suite bath w/double sinks, oversized glass enclosed tiled shower,2nd bedroom is generously sized w/spacious closet,custom book shelf unit & gas fireplace,full staircase to the pvt roof deck w/mesmerizing views of Back Bay & South End!
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Entry Foyer Level: 2
- Basement Description: N
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
Interior Features
- Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Washer
- Dryer
- Range Hood
- Laundry Features: In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck - Roof + Access Rights
- Balcony
- City View(s)
- Sprinkler System
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0506198
- Lot Size Square Feet: 2205
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: On Street
Home Features
- View: City
- Other Equipment: Intercom
- Security Features: Intercom, Security System
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Hot Water
- Association Fee: 954
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 954
- Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Bps
- High School: Bps
- Middle School: Bps
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 28266
- City Region: South End
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: Corner of Washington Street & East Springfield Street
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: W:08 P:01555 S:030, 4277061
- Zoning: CD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1806
- Building Area Total: 2205
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: The Porter House
- Common Walls: No One Above
- Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
- Property Age: 219
- Roof: Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Low-Rise, Brownstone
- Year Built Details: Approximate, Renovated Since
- Year Built Effective: 1998
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Gas Range
- for Electric Oven
- for Gas Dryer
- for Electric Dryer
- Water Source: Public