98 W Springfield Street #1, Boston, MA 02118

LOWER YOUR FIRST-YEAR MORTGAGE RATE TO 5.37%! Seller to contribute $25K+ to a 2-1 rate buy-down! 98 West Springfield Street #1 is an architecturally distinctive parlor & garden duplex offering nearly 1,400 sqft of living space in Boston’s South End. Set within a 3-unit brownstone, the 2-bedroom residence retains an exceptional collection of period detail while incorporating thoughtful updates for modern living.The parlor level immediately establishes the character of the home, with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, intricate grape leaf-motif crown molding, & two decorative marble mantels. A gracious double parlor spans much of the floor, creating distinct but connected living and dining spaces & an impressive sense of scale. Toward the rear, the updated kitchen is appointed with Thermador appliances, including a gas range, custom white cabinetry, & veined quartz countertops. An eat-in counter provides casual seating, while an adjacent dining area with custom-fit California Closets shelving offers additional space for dining, storage, & display. A door from the kitchen opens directly to a deck overlooking the private outdoor space below. The garden level is dedicated to the home’s private quarters, with two spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, in-unit laundry, & generous storage. The primary bedroom continues the architectural character found upstairs w/ a third decorative marble mantel & new Pella windows. Pocket doors add another period-inspired detail to the level, while the bathroom is finished w/ a marble basket-weave floor. One of the home’s most notable features is its substantial private outdoor space. The garden level opens directly to an oversized private deck with ample room for outdoor dining, lounging, & entertaining. Together w/ the smaller deck off the kitchen above, the outdoor space can be accessed from both levels of the home, creating an easy connection between the interior & exterior living areas. Recent improvements include three LG mini-splits installed in 2023, providing zoned heating & cooling to the parlor level and both bedrooms, as well as a Navien high-efficiency tankless hot water heater & boiler installed in 2025. 98 West Springfield St combines the architectural character of a classic South End brownstone w/ the functionality & comfort of a thoughtfully updated home perfectly positioned between Shawmut Ave & Washington St in the vibrant South End mere minutes from Toro, Flour Bakery, SRV, & more.