Dimensions9 x 7
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
19 Salem St # 2, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$542,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$560,000
Final Sale Price:
$542,500
Difference:
$17,500 (-3.1%)
Performance Metrics
96.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
45
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$752
Sale $/sq ft:
$728
This property sold for $728 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.1% below the original asking price.
The property spent 45 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
$728/sq ft
Area Median
$830/sq ft
Difference
12.3%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Classically British with American accents, this stunning Ralph Lauren architectural treasure comes complete with two marble fireplaces, pine floors, custom built-ins, medallion ceilings, crown molding & handsome ambiance. Adjoining the bedroom is a bonus room currently used as an office but could easily be configured to accommodate a twin bed or serve as a nursery. Crisp white kitchen has been recently updated with new cabinetry, stainless appliances and recessed lighting. Living room has comfortable seating surrounded by built in bookcases, antiques & literary works. This is a middle unit in a three unit brownstone which allows you to climb a magnificent staircase to a quiet, private sanctuary. Deeded deck rights! If your are looking for a city apt in quintessential Charlestown in the gas light district - look no further- as you have arrived! Walking distance to area cafes & restaurants, Whole foods, & convenient to public transportation. Washer/Dryer in basement & pet friendy.
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Property History
Market Insights
16.5%
Price Range
46
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73550028
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Aug 28, 2026
$649,999
MLS #73550028
Sold
Sep 2, 2016
$542,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 46
Listed for Sale
May 31, 2016
$547,500
Original listing
Agent: Karen Colombosian
Office: Otis & Ahearn - 84 Atlantic
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $649,999 | - | - | MLS #73550028 |
| 09/02/2016 | ✓ Sold | $542,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/31/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $547,500 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2,366 | $393,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,366
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$273
Monthly
Assessed Value
$393,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1870
Living Area
745 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Building
Features
Closet, Bonus Room
Exterior
Construction
Brick
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
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,366
Assessed Value
$393,400
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$273 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
3
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
2nd Bedroom( Bonus Room) Is Approx. 11x7 Sq Ft And Is Currently Used As An Office. Access Is Through Master Bedroom. Deeded Deck Rights Allowing Owner To Construct Roof Deck.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures
architect measured to be finished 763 sq ft
Documents
Floor Plans (1)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
46 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
745 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions17 x 10
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting
Dimensions11 x 7
FeaturesCloset
Dimensions14 x 13
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
Dimensions18 x 13
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Closet, Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1870
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
None
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:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat
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
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
0.1 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
0.4 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
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
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.3 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
Advent School
1.4 mi
Grades K-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.4 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
Park Street School
1.5 mi
Grades K-07
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
9.1 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
0.1 mi
UP Academy
3.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.3 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
1.6 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
1.9 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
3.3 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
3.4 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
4.3 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
4.4 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
19 Salem St # 2, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Karen Colombosian
Listing Office
Otis & Ahearn - 84 Atlantic
Office Phone
617-227-6070
Agent MLS ID
BB806976
Office MLS ID
NB1579
Listing Data Updated
Sep 2, 2016 3:46 PM EDT
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