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12 Salem Street Avenue # 2, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$470,000
Est. $2,970/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
700
Sq Ft
$671
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1899
Year Built
71
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 23, 2015 • MLS# 71794488 Copied!

About this home

Enjoy the Amazing Skyline Views from the Jaw Dropping Common Roofdeck! Gorgeous Two Bedroom! Sparkling Open Floorplan with Great New Gourmet Kitchen with Granite & Stainless Appliances! Big Beautiful Open Livingroom! Large Separate Dining Area! Huge Master Bedroom and Generous second bedroom make this a great value! Gleaming Hardwood Floors throughout! Lavish Bath! Private 100+/-SF easy access deeded storage! New Washer & Dryer! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to be a homeowner!! Call today!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CRANE DANIEL T
Mailing Address 12 SALEM STREET AVENUE, CHARLESTOWN, MA, 02129

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Decker

Tax Information

Assessed Value $528,900
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,442
CPA Surcharge 1% ($44)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,487

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (89.7% confidence) · Data as of Mar 18, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
700 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $489,000
Final Sale Price: $470,000
Difference: $19,000 (-3.9%)
Performance Metrics
96.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
71
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $699
Sale $/sq ft: $671
This property sold for $671 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 71 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 36 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$671/sq ft
Area Average
$449/sq ft
Difference
+49.4%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 700 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,024
Assessed Value $999,999

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Effective Year (Renovated): 2015
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Charlestown

12 Salem Street Avenue # 2, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
< 0.1 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.1 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.4 mi | #589 of 824 | Score: 41.5
Dropped 181 spots from last year
-16.7 below state avg
334 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 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
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.3 mi | #11 of 16 | Score: 26.9
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.3 below state avg
634 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
Advent School
1.4 mi
Grades K-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.4 mi | #777 of 824 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
256 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.5 mi | #5 of 12 | Score: 45.3
Improved 124 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
109 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.2 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.1 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
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.6 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
4.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.1 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
Edwards Middle
< 0.1 mi
UP Academy
3.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.3 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
C-
East Boston High School
1.6 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
Newman School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.1 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
2.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.5 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
3.6 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
4.3 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.4 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
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Property History

Market Insights

24.6%
Price Range
72
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72674026
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🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 12, 2020
$623,000
MLS #72674026
Sold
Jun 5, 2015
$470,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 72
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Listed for Sale
Feb 23, 2015
$479,000
Original listing
Agent: Frank Celeste Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 24, 2026 Sold $699,500
Aug 12, 2020 Sold $623,000
Feb 23, 2015 New Listing Added $479,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
71 days
Price per Sq Ft
$671

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $2,024 $999,999

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,024
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$225
Monthly
Assessed Value
$999,999

Listing Information

Listing Agent Frank Celeste
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB802670
Office MLS ID BB9059
Listing Data Updated Jun 5, 2015 5:46 PM 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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