A 217-unit condominium community in East Boston, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
The Porter 156 Condominium is a 217-unit loft community in East Boston's Jeffries Point neighborhood, converted from original factory space and fronting one of Boston's newest city parks. Recent sales here posted a median price of $555,000, or roughly $461 per square foot, with units moving in an average of 35 days on the market. The building blends warehouse-era architecture with modern finishes, appealing to buyers who want authentic loft character alongside contemporary comforts.
Based on listing descriptions, homes and common areas at The Porter 156 offer:
The Porter 156 is defined by open-concept loft floor plans, many with dramatic vertical volume. Two-level penthouse lofts are a signature offering here, several featuring full master suites, private balconies with exclusive use, and standout views of downtown Boston. Upper-level penthouses tout skylights, ceilings up to 13 feet, and two underground parking spaces. On the lower floors, second- and third-floor corner units bring park-facing balconies, corner exposures, and modern kitchens with contemporary baths. Two-bedroom, two-bath layouts appear among the industrial-style lofts, some pairing 18-foot ceilings with generous entertaining spaces.
Location is central to the appeal here. The building sits just steps from the T—on the Blue Line—placing residents roughly two stops from the heart of Boston. That commuter access, combined with the adjacent city park, gives the community a genuine new-urbanist feel: green space at the door and downtown minutes away. Jeffries Point is among East Boston's most sought-after pockets, and the park-front orientation means many units enjoy leafy, open views rather than typical urban sightlines. For buyers seeking loft living with real transit convenience and outdoor amenity space, The Porter 156 delivers a distinctive package in a rising East Boston market.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside The Porter 156 — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about The Porter 156 →Over recent sales, units at The Porter 156 Condominium sold at a median of $555,000, about $461 per square foot.
The Porter 156 Condominium is a 217-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Porter 156 Condominium averaged about 35 days on market, with 5 closings in the period.
