Archived: 402 Meridian Street #3 East Boston, MA 02128. The best condo at The Paul Curtis Manor is for sale!

Victorian house with bay windows in East Boston, Massachusetts

402 Meridian Street Unit 3 — 2016 East Boston transaction archive. This historical listing is preserved as a distinct 2016 transaction in Jeffrey Bowen’s East Boston condo record. The original MLSPIN page paste has been replaced with this native version; the listing data below is the 2016 record, retained as transaction provenance.

The Paul Curtis Manor was built by the Famous Clipper Ship Builder circa 1860. The Victorian mansion is situated at the base of Historic Eagle Hill, overlooking the Mystic River. The Paul Curtis Estate is a Victorian Masterpiece that has been transformed in 2011 into four luxury condominium residences. Each of these homes were thoughtfully renovated and designed with the perfect marriage of historic and modern features. The property has been improved with all new wiring, plumbing, HVAC, video intercoms, in-unit laundry with LG front loaders. The layout is a full square design. Amazing water/city views from the third bedroom/office/sunroom. One deeded parking space plus one assigned guest parking space for each unit. Unit 3 (third floor) has over soaring 10’ high ceilings, original wood floors and trim, solid core doors and charm. The gourmet kitchen includes a 9’ island, original fireplace, granite counters, SS appliances, and 42” high cherry wall cabinets with a gas-fired range.The master suite has a huge walk-in closet and master bath with jacuzzi tub and travertine tile. There is gas heat with Central A/C. The crown moldings and trim are some of the best that I have ever seen. The floor plan is one of the best I have ever seen on the third floor. This maybe the best condo in East Boston.

Entry viewed through an iron gate with curved staircase, wood paneling and hardwood floors at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Close-up of carved stair bracket, dark wood baluster and worn wooden tread edge at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Arched door with red and blue stained glass panels beneath a curved staircase at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Foyer with wrought iron floor lantern, curved staircase and stained glass double doors at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Sweeping curved staircase with dark handrail, iron lantern and stained glass double doors at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Tobin Bridge spanning the harbor with tugboat, barges and waterfront industry at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Waterfront construction docks with cranes and barges, Tobin Bridge at right at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Hazy harbor view with industrial waterfront, cranes, barges and foggy skyline at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Black and white harbor view with industrial docks, cranes and foggy city skyline at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Stormy harbor panorama with construction docks, tugboat, marina and Tobin Bridge at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Victorian clapboard house with bay windows and columned portico at 402 Meridian Street in East Boston, Massachusetts.

National Register plaque for the Paul Curtis House, 1860, on a white stucco wall at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Bedroom with lavender walls, wrought iron bed, nightstand with wicker baskets and shag rug at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Bathroom with oak vanity, granite counter, mirrored cabinet and shell print shower curtain at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Bathroom with seashell shower curtain, granite vanity and dark wood medicine cabinet at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Bedroom with terracotta walls, iron bed, wood dresser and en suite bathroom through open door at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Terracotta bedroom with iron bed, nightstands with lamps, dresser and framed art at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Sunlit den with coral sofa, wood floors, tall windows and framed sports poster at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Den with bank of shuttered windows, ceiling fan, coral sofa and binoculars on the sill at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Open living area with chandelier made of hanging forks and spoons, sofas and refrigerator at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Kitchen island with granite counter and double sink under fork and spoon chandeliers at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Open kitchen with long granite island, double sink, utensil chandeliers and stainless fridge at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Kitchen with island and bar stools, stainless range, marble fireplace and utensil chandeliers at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite island, marble fireplace, round mirror and stainless appliances at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Kitchen with marble fireplace and round mirror, cherry cabinets, gas range and island at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Kitchen island with bar chairs, utensil chandeliers, giant wall clock and cherry cabinets at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Utensil chandelier above granite island with giant wall clock and bar chairs at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Living room with sectional sofa, driftwood coffee table, hanging monkey sculptures and wall TV at 402 Meridian Street #3, East Boston.

Living room with beige sectional sofa, glass coffee table and pendant lights

Living room with beige sectional, stone coffee table and shuttered windows

Dining room with round wood table, chandelier and mirrored shutters

Dining area with round wood table, chandelier and tall windows

Curved wooden staircase with ornate lantern newel post and stained-glass door

Wooden staircase with arched stained-glass door

Curved staircase with ornate lantern newel post

Entryway with curved staircase, lantern newel post and front door

Entryway with staircase, wood floors and front door

Street view sloping down to the water with a bridge in East Boston, Massachusetts

Parking lot with trees and brick buildings in East Boston, Massachusetts

House exteriors behind an iron fence in East Boston, Massachusetts

Victorian houses on a residential street in East Boston, Massachusetts

Kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops and stainless steel appliances

Open living and dining area with wood floors and gray walls

Listing facts — as listed in 2016

Address: 402 Meridian St, Unit 3, Boston (East Boston), MA 02128-1314 (The Paul Curtis Manor, Suffolk County)
Listed: December 2016 at $750,000 (historical; no longer available)
Type: Condominium — 2/3 family, upper unit, unit level 3, 1 level in unit
Bedrooms / baths: 3 bedrooms · 2 full baths, 0 half baths · master bath yes · 7 total rooms · 1 fireplace
Living area: 1,528 sq. ft. (field card)
Condo fee: $225/month, including sewer, master insurance, exterior maintenance, landscaping and snow removal (4 units in the complex, all 4 owner-occupied at the time)
Heat: forced air, gas, 1 zone · Cooling: central air, 1 zone · Laundry: in unit
Parking: 2 off-street spaces — 1 deeded plus 1 assigned guest space
Building: frame, clapboard exterior, built circa 1860 and converted to condominiums in 2011 · Basement: full, interior access · Water view: yes — harbor and ocean
Tax record (2016): assessed $449,400 · tax $4,943 · zoning RES

From the original 2016 listing

The Paul Curtis Manor built by the famous Clipper Ship Builder circa 1860 is a historic Victorian masterpiece that has undergone a transformation into four luxury residences in 2011. The whole interior was gutted to the studs. This condo contains a single family style kitchens with 42 inch cabinets, backlighting, glass tile backsplash, granite counters, stainless appliances with a large island for cooking/entertaining. This unit maybe the best layout, the highest ceilings and the nicest trim/crown I have ever seen in East Boston. This is one of a kind. There is a Jacuzzi Tub in the master bath, central air, in-unit laundry deeded parking and guest parking too! Live in one of the most beautiful buildings in East Boston. First showing will be at the first open house on 12/09 from 1:15-3:00PM and 12/10 from 1:15-3:00PM from and then by appointment after:if needed. Please see attached floor plan. Per Square foot this is a great value. Don’t miss this one. It is one of a kind

2016 listing disclosures, preserved for the record: all appliances are included; parking is one deeded and one guest space (snow permitting) — there are 4 deeded spaces for 4 units and 4 guest parking spaces; the fireplace has a wired switch, and a buyer will need a chimney scope and permit to add a gas fireplace to the chimney. Exclusions: the TVs, washer/dryer and the chandelier in the dining room are negotiable; some furnishings may be negotiable.