1 Charles Street South # 501, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$825,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$765,000
Final Sale Price:
$825,000
Difference:
+$60,000 (+7.8%)
Performance Metrics
107.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,055
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,138
This property sold for $1,138 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
OFFERS DUE TUESDAY, 3/29 @ 9AM. Meticulously maintained one bedroom unit at the coveted One Charles located just a block from the Boston Common, Public Garden and Four Seasons. Located in the South Tower, this residence offers a gracious front entry foyer, abundant closet space throughout, stunningly beautiful Brazilian cherry herringbone floors, oversized glass windows, C/A, in-unit W/D, marble bathroom and custom Hunter Douglas Silhouette® blinds. The gourmet kitchen features Poggenpohl cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, gas cooking and a striking mosaic natural stone and glass tile backsplash. One Charles is a full-service luxury building offering 24-hour concierge and doorman services, professional management, library/clubroom and a well-equipped fitness room. The clubroom and lobby are currently undergoing a lavish renovation funded through the association reserve. Rental parking available.
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Property History
Market Insights
12.6%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73271441
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
May 27, 2025
$790,000
MLS #73271441
Previous Transaction - MLS #72906851
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 29, 2022
$850,000
MLS #72906851
Previous Transaction - MLS #72314033
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Aug 15, 2018
$875,000
MLS #72314033
Sold
Apr 29, 2016
$825,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2016
$765,000
Original listing
Agent: Neda Vander Stoep
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $790,000 | - | - | MLS #73271441 |
| 07/29/2022 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $850,000 | - | - | MLS #72906851 |
| 08/15/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $875,000 | - | - | MLS #72314033 |
| 04/29/2016 | ✓ Sold | $825,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/26/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $765,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,530 | $593,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,530
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$686
Monthly
Assessed Value
$593,600
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
2004
Living Area
725 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,530
Assessed Value
$593,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$686 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Clubroom
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
183
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
2 Pet Maximum Per Unit And Minimum 1 Year Lease For Rentals. Taxes Do Not Include Fy2016 Residential Tax Exemption Of $1, 961.58. The Proposed Renderings By Cbt Architects Of The Lobby And Clubroom Renovations May Not Accurately Represent The Final Product.
Exclusions
Window Treatments & Tv Wall Mount Are Included In The Sale. Tv & Entertainment Console Negotiable.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["High-Rise"]
Unit/Building
501
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
11 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2004
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
725 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Doorman, Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
2004
Structure Type:
High-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
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
Parking Features:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#345 of 352
|
Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.3 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 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
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 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
UP Academy
1.5 mi
Timilty Middle
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.3 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
0.7 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 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
1.8 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.0 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.7 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
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
1 Charles Street South # 501, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Neda Vander Stoep
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
CT002711
Office MLS ID
BB2054
Listing Data Updated
Apr 29, 2016 3:34 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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