197 Eighth Street # 425, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown's Navy Yard
$1,050,000
1
Beds
2
Baths
1,722
Sq Ft
$610
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1989
Year Built
1
Parking
44
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 26, 2015 • MLS# 71795347 Copied! • Updated May 19, 2015

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,100,000
Final Sale Price: $1,050,000
Difference: $50,000 (-4.5%)
Performance Metrics
95.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
44
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $639
Sale $/sq ft: $610
This property sold for $610 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 44 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$610/sq ft
Area Median
$777/sq ft
Difference
21.5%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Corner 1 bedroom & spacious library/2nd bedroom/media room with wood burning fireplace, 2 full baths with new shower. Kitchen is redone with granite countertops, front cabinets & hardware, Jenn Air appliances & custom tile flooring. Entry marble foyer with bleached maple hardwood in formal dining room & open, airy living room with high ceilings. Direct ocean views from sliders in solarium featuring morning light. Oversized master bedroom suite with French doors open to harbor view. Washer/dryer in unit, & 7 closets! including a walk-in off kitchen. Includes a valet parking space in adjacent/attached garage, 24 hour concierge, fitness center, elevator building & extra storage and bike room. Condo fee covers % heat and A/C energy conversion. Flagship Wharf is located at the head of Boston Harbor surrounded by parks, piers and marinas. Minutes to downtown, water shuttle, Logan International Airport, major highways & public transportation.Watch the Tall ships sail by your new home! Ahoy!

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Property History

Market Insights

20.8%
Price Range
45
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73303127
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jan 15, 2025
$1,325,000
MLS #73303127
Previous Transaction - MLS #72494485
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 26, 2019
$1,299,000
MLS #72494485
Sold
May 18, 2015
$1,050,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 45
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Listed for Sale
Feb 26, 2015
$1,100,000
Original listing
Agent: Sherry A. Grancey Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $11,106 $917,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,106
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$868
Monthly
Assessed Value
$917,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 1,722 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Has Garage Yes
Features Under
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $11,106
Assessed Value $917,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $868 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Sauna/steam, Storage, Parking
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures 2% Payable To Bra Upon Resale.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 425
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs (2)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 45 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,722 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Heat Pump
Cooling Zones: 1
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 Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Harbor, Marina, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina
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
4.1 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
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.5 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
4.9 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
2.2 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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Charlestown's Navy Yard

197 Eighth Street # 425, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-242-4222
Agent MLS ID BB911170
Office MLS ID BB9059
Listing Data Updated May 19, 2015 10:55 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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