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197 8th Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown's Navy Yard
$1,400,000
Est. $10,457/month
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,088
Sq Ft
$670
Price/Sq Ft
1989
Year Built
101
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 14, 2020 • MLS# 72742672 Copied!

About this home

Flagship Wharf is a luxury full-service building with 24-hour concierge, fitness center, and an attached garage with 2 valet spaces for this unit, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Elegant triplex penthouse with views of the Navy Yard and Zakim Bridge. The entertaining floor has an open kitchen to the dining area, large living room and cathedral ceilings, skylights, and wood-burning fireplace. Half bath on this floor. The lower level has a master bedroom with an ensuite bath and a guest room with an accompanying bath. There is a large deck off the guest bedroom. A storage room and separate w/d with storage in a neighboring closet complete this floor. The upper level has a loft that could be used as a home office/exercise room /playroom. Amenities: Water shuttle going to downtown; Whole Foods within a 5-minute drive; Dry cleaner and restaurant adjacent to the building; wonderful walking and running opportunities in a parklike setting.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,088 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,595,000
Final Sale Price: $1,400,000
Difference: $195,000 (-12.2%)
Performance Metrics
87.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
101
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $764
Sale $/sq ft: $670
This property sold for $670 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.2% below the original asking price.

At 101 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 29 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$670/sq ft
Area Average
$640/sq ft
Difference
+4.7%

This property sold slightly above the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 2,088 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $16,265
Assessed Value $1,540,200

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump
Cooling: Heat Pump
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access

Location

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Neighborhood

Charlestown's Navy Yard

197 8th Street, 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
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
0.5 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
C+
Mario Umana Academy
0.6 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
East Boston Central Catholic School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.7 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
0.7 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
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
0.8 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
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
0.8 mi | #670 of 824 | Score: 37.5
Improved 47 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
279 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.9 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.0 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
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.4 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
4.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.2 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
0.9 mi
UP Academy
2.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.7 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
1.0 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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.9 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
Newman School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
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
A+
Boston Latin School
3.5 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
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
3.9 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
4.3 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

99.8%
Price Range
102
Total Days on Market
8
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73515745
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
May 10, 2026
$4,650
MLS #73515745 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73218995
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Sep 12, 2024
$1,625,000
MLS #73218995
Previous Transaction - MLS #73229306
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jul 9, 2024
$1,775,000
MLS #73229306
Previous Transaction - MLS #73229061
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 7, 2024
$1,660,000
MLS #73229061
Previous Transaction - MLS #73085285
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 15, 2023
$1,825,000
MLS #73085285
Previous Transaction - MLS #73075637
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Mar 9, 2023
$1,425,000
MLS #73075637
Previous Transaction - MLS #72982115
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 1, 2022
$1,825,000
MLS #72982115
Previous Transaction - MLS #72917536
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Feb 28, 2022
$1,485,000
MLS #72917536
Previous Transaction - MLS #72855826
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 5, 2022
$2,475,000
MLS #72855826
Sold
Mar 8, 2021
$1,400,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 102
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2020
$1,495,000
Original listing
Agent: Lois Kunian Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 10, 2026 Sold $4,650
Sep 12, 2024 Sold $1,625,000
Jul 9, 2024 Sold $1,775,000
Jun 7, 2024 Sold $1,660,000
May 15, 2023 Sold $1,825,000
Mar 9, 2023 Sold $1,425,000
Aug 1, 2022 Sold $1,825,000
Feb 28, 2022 Sold $1,485,000
Jan 5, 2022 Sold $2,475,000
Oct 14, 2020 New Listing Added $1,495,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
101 days
Price per Sq Ft
$670

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $16,265 $1,540,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,265
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$1,822
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,540,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lois Kunian
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB981522
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Mar 10, 2021 6:08 PM EST
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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