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1 Charles Street South, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,599,000
Est. $10,505/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,082
Sq Ft
$1,478
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
2004
Year Built
92
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 7, 2021 • MLS# 72810107 Copied!

About this home

This rare and remarkable One Charles North Tower Penthouse will transcend all expectations for luxury living. Perched on the 17th (top) floor, this home is gifted with breathtaking panoramic views, which span from the Blue Hills to the Charles River and offer resplendent architectural and sunset vistas. The existing design as a 1BR, complemented by a dining room and wine room, can thoughtfully be repurposed into a 2BR. Trimmed with fine woodwork, marble and decorative columns, this home defines elegance. Kitchen is replete with high-end appointments of Poggenpohl cabinetry, Subzero and Miele appliances and granite counters. In-unit amenities include central a/c, laundry and exceptional closet space. One Charles is a full service 24/hr concierge building with doormen, security, on-site management, maintenance services, package receiving area, valet parking for guests and club floor with fitness center and conference room. One single unreserved deeded parking space included in sale.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2004
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,082 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
17

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,599,000
Final Sale Price: $1,599,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
92
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,478
Sale $/sq ft: $1,478
This property sold for $1,478 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

At 92 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,478/sq ft
Area Average
$419/sq ft
Difference
+252.4%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2004
Living Area 1,082 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Marble
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $10,181
Assessed Value $1,241,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Marble
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Washer Hookup
Security: Doorman, Security Guard, Concierge, Other

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2004
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Off Street, Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

1 Charles Street South, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.7 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
1.2 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.3 mi | #48 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
1.5 mi
Timilty Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.3 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.0 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.7 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

68.1%
Price Range
93
Total Days on Market
6
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73240931
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jul 15, 2024
$4,862,500
MLS #73240931
Sold
Aug 6, 2021
$1,599,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 93
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 7, 2021
$1,599,000
Original listing
Agent: Jennifer Titus Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #72606002
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 2, 2020
$2,395,000
MLS #72606002
Previous Transaction - MLS #72454738
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 27, 2019
$1,550,000
MLS #72454738
Previous Transaction - MLS #72074094
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 20, 2016
$1,580,000
MLS #72074094
Previous Transaction - MLS #71905720
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 20, 2016
$3,250,000
MLS #71905720
Previous Transaction - MLS #71741401
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Previously Sold
Mar 31, 2015
$2,900,000
MLS #71741401

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 15, 2024 Sold $4,862,500
Apr 7, 2021 New Listing Added $1,599,000
Mar 2, 2020 Sold $2,395,000
Nov 27, 2019 Sold $1,550,000
Dec 20, 2016 Sold $1,580,000
Jun 20, 2016 Sold $3,250,000
Mar 31, 2015 Sold $2,900,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
92 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,478

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $10,181 $1,241,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,181
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$1,371
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,241,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jennifer Titus
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID BB801147
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Aug 6, 2021 11:34 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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