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30 Cross Street # 2, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$722,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,426
Sq Ft
$506
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1885
Year Built
23
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 9, 2015 • MLS# 71814530 Copied! • Updated Jun 5, 2015

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $729,000
Final Sale Price: $722,000
Difference: $7,000 (-1.0%)
Performance Metrics
99.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
23
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $511
Sale $/sq ft: $506
This property sold for $506 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.0% below the original asking price.

With only 23 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$506/sq ft
Area Average
$295/sq ft
Difference
+71.3%

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

About this home

Stately Victorian penthouse duplex on one of Charlestown's most prestigious streets. Enter through beautifully restored original wooden doors & up to the main floor. Be welcomed in by a large traditional dining room. Step down to a bead board kitchen with an enormous skylight, built in island seating, granite counters, gas cooking & pantry. The front of the home is bathed in natural light through 3 large windows. There is a library with custom built ins with views of the Bunker Hill Monument. A coat closet and full bath are conveniently located on the main floor. The bedrooms are both upstairs and share a charming full bath retreat with original ball and claw tub. The master bedroom was opened to a bonus room to create a dressing room that would also function well as a nursery or study. There is a private roof deck with hard piped gas line and Monument views! Hardwood floors, storage and central air. This property offers a great location and historic detail.

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Property History

Market Insights

39.3%
Price Range
32
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73093427
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 31, 2023
$1,190,000
MLS #73093427
Previous Transaction - MLS #72688298
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 25, 2020
$910,000
MLS #72688298
Sold
Jun 5, 2015
$722,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 32
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2015
$729,000
Original listing
Agent: Sarah Anderson Office: Hammond Residential

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $6,559 $541,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,559
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$157
Monthly
Assessed Value
$541,600

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1885
Living Area 1,426 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $6,559
Assessed Value $541,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $157 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Gas Grill, Stacking Laundry In Master Bath. There Is Laundry In The Basement That Will Remain.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 32 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,426 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1885
Structure Type: Rowhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.2 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
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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.9 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
1.1 mi
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
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
3.1 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
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.8 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
3.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.2 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
2.0 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
2.5 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
3.5 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
4.2 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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Neighborhood

Charlestown

30 Cross Street # 2, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID BB803907
Office MLS ID BB3017
Listing Data Updated Jun 5, 2015 3:05 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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