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5 Hancock Street # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$770,000
Est. $4,842/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
935
Sq Ft
$824
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
30
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 11, 2024 • MLS# 73222959 Copied!

About this home

This charming 2BR/1.5BA home is located on a tucked away side street, yet close to town center and all Charlestown has to offer. The curb appeal on this adorable ca. 1880 clapboard home is outstanding with window boxes on two levels and the Bunker Hill flag flying out front. Unique features, such as a raised gas fireplace, tin ceilings, exposed beams, brick accents, and kitchen skylight, set this home apart. The entry floor offers a cozy living room, a kitchen equipped with GE appliances, and sunny dining area with gas fireplace. The large private deck, just off the kitchen, is perfect for entertaining. The sunny primary bedroom features crown molding, tin ceiling, built-in shelving and two closets. The full bathroom offers a shower with tub, vanity, and a convenient linen closet. The lower level contains the second bedroom, currently being used as an office, a half bathroom, and laundry room w/storage potential. Amenities include addt’l storage and tradesman alley to front exterior.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
935 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $759,000
Final Sale Price: $770,000
Difference: +$11,000 (+1.4%)
Performance Metrics
101.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
30
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $812
Sale $/sq ft: $824
This property sold for $824 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 30 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 26 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$824/sq ft
Area Average
$457/sq ft
Difference
+80.2%

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 1880
Living Area 935 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Kitchen
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, In Basement, In Unit
Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

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

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $6,577
Assessed Value $598,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, In Basement, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Effective Year (Renovated): 2000
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Kitchen
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Charlestown

5 Hancock Street # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

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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
0.3 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
0.3 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
1.0 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
1.1 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
St. John Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.3 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
1.3 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
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.4 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.2 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.2 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
4.7 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
5.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.9 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
0.3 mi
UP Academy
3.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.1 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
1.4 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
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.2 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
3.4 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
3.6 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
3.7 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
4.5 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

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2.7%
Price Range
31
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 31, 2024
$770,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 31
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Listed for Sale
Apr 11, 2024
$749,000
Original listing
Agent: Nancy Roth Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 11, 2024 New Listing Added $749,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
30 days
Price per Sq Ft
$824

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $6,577 $598,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,577
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$200
Monthly
Assessed Value
$598,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nancy Roth
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID H8000088
Office MLS ID BB9059
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2024 10:15 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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