FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
4 Short Street Pl, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$515,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$449,000
Final Sale Price:
$515,000
Difference:
+$66,000 (+14.7%)
Performance Metrics
114.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$499
Sale $/sq ft:
$572
This property sold for $572 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 14.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$572/sq ft
Area Average
$218/sq ft
Difference
+162.0%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
A renovated, single-family, that is “move-in” ready, is rarely found at this price! Situated on a quiet lane & steps from public transport, this light-filled home has serene private outdoor patio, wood-beam ceiling, exposed brick, hardwood floors, & basement storage! Ren. kitchen fts. built-in bfast nook w/seating, hardwood, granite, Frigidaire stainless w/4-burner range & custom cabinetry w/crown molding. Spacious living fts. 3 walls of windows, wide pine fl., crown molding, updated lighting & versatile space, ideal for office. Sun-filled bd. has ample nat. light through oversized windows, walk-in closet w/built-ins & thoughtful en-suite bth. Serene full bth w/tub & tile shower surround includ. glass doors, tile floors, pedestal sink & add. storage. Private patio is the highlight of home & perfect for entertaining. Add. storage in basement, Kenmore w/d complete this rare-to-market, must-see SF home!
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Property History
Market Insights
43.7%
Price Range
12
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73556614
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 29, 2026
$798,000
MLS #73556614 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72940979
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Apr 1, 2022
$701,000
MLS #72940979
Sold
Jun 2, 2016
$515,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 12
Listed for Sale
Apr 27, 2016
$449,000
Original listing
Agent: Jane Reitz Team
Office: Reitz Realty Group
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $798,000 | - | - | MLS #73556614 - Active |
| 04/01/2022 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $701,000 | - | - | MLS #72940979 |
| 06/02/2016 | ✓ Sold | $515,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/27/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $449,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2,333 | $390,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,333
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$390,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1885
Living Area
900 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Other
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
Shingle
Features
Patio - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Enclosed
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,333
Assessed Value
$390,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Offers Will Be Reviewed On Monday, May 2nd @ Noon. Taxes Reflect Residential Exemption.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
12 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
900 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Gas Stove
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchEnclosed
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:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1885
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Other
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
Other
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
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
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-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.5 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
0.8 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
1.5 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
1.5 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
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.7 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
Advent School
1.7 mi
Grades K-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.8 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.6 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.4 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
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.0 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
5.3 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
6.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.3 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
3.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.5 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
1.8 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
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.5 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
2.9 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.7 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
4.0 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-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
4.5 mi
|
#312 of 346
|
Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
4.5 mi
|
#321 of 346
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Charlestown
4 Short Street Pl, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Agent MLS ID
TM300321
Office MLS ID
AN2397
Listing Data Updated
Jun 12, 2016 8:35 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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