A 62-unit condominium community in South End, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 12 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
The Modern is a 62-unit boutique condominium in Boston's South End, built across two phases—The Modern 1 (originally delivered mid-2000s) and The Modern II (new construction in 2011). Envisioned by award-winning designer Dennis Duffy, the building brings a sleek, loft-style aesthetic to a neighborhood better known for its brownstones, positioned at the edge of Back Bay and Fenway. Over the last 12 months, four units sold at a median price of $852,500, or roughly $759 per square foot, with homes averaging 50 days on market.
HOA fees range from approximately $376 to $876 per month, depending on unit and outdoor space.
The Modern offers open, post-loft floor plans in one- and two-bedroom configurations. One-bedroom homes typically run around 800–819 square feet, often featuring corner exposures, walk-in closets, and private balconies. Two-bedroom lofts include layouts near 1,040 square feet, some with 1.5 baths and skyline views. Penthouse units on the 6th floor add glass transoms above the floor-to-ceiling windows for extra light, while the rare Sky House level tops the building with walls of glass and a private 1,100-square-foot wrap-around terrace. Several homes feature generous private outdoor space, including one with an approximately 706-square-foot deck.
Note: The building includes at least one BPDA-certified, income-restricted artist unit (80% AMI affordable resale), which carries registration, income, and asset qualification requirements.
The Modern sits in the sought-after South End, at the crossroads of Back Bay and Fenway—one of the most walkable and centrally located pockets of the city. Residents enjoy sweeping views of the South End, Back Bay, and downtown Boston skyline, with sunrises, sunsets, and all-day natural light called out repeatedly across listings. The rooftop's grill and lounge areas make it a natural gathering spot, and the boutique scale keeps the building intimate within a vibrant urban setting.
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 Modern — 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 Modern →Over the last 12 months, units at The Modern sold at a median of $852,500, about $759 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at The Modern currently range from roughly $376.3 to $876, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
The Modern is a 62-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Modern averaged about 50 days on market, with 4 closings in the period.
