8 Brighton St # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$800,000
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,605
Sq Ft
$498
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
2013
Year Built
2
Parking
12
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jan 31, 2017 • MLS# 72114262 Copied! • Updated Mar 15, 2017

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $749,000
Final Sale Price: $800,000
Difference: +$51,000 (+6.8%)
Performance Metrics
106.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $467
Sale $/sq ft: $498
This property sold for $498 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Classic Charlestown townhouse, built from the ground up in 2014, boasts 3 large bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, crown molding, recessed lighting, hardwood floors, custom window treatments & an amazing open floor plan- perfect for entertaining! Chef's kitchen comes complete w/ five burner gas stove, granite counters, tiled back splash, pot-filler, Bosch appliances, wine bar & pantry. Deck is conveniently located off the kitchen & PRIVARE ROOF DECK is perfect for summer relaxation! Gas fireplace in living room adds to the ambiance of this handsome home. Master bedroom features double closets & en-suite bath. Second bedroom, currently used as nursery, also has adjoining bath. Den & guest bedroom with private spa bathtub & laundry,located on lower level. 3-zone heat & central air. High-efficiency gas furnace. 2 off-street parking spaces. Steps to T stop at Sullivan Square, easy access to major highways, & Assembly Row. Convenient to neighborhood shops & cafes. One could not ask for more!

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Property History

Market Insights

37.5%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73540015
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 23, 2026
$1,199,000
MLS #73540015 - Active
Sold
Mar 15, 2017
$800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Jan 31, 2017
$749,000
Original listing
Agent: Karen Colombosian Office: Otis & Ahearn - 84 Atlantic

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $5,583 $756,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,583
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$289
Monthly
Assessed Value
$756,900

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2013
Living Area 1,605 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $5,583
Assessed Value $756,900

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $289 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Trash
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures 2017 Taxes Are $5, 582.66 And Include Residential Exemption. Construction Was Completed Late 2013. First Occupants Moved In Early 2014.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Sq Ft Disclosures architect measured at 1,605, City of Boston has at 1591. Buyer to do own due dilligence.
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2013
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,605 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Other

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2013
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.6 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
0.8 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
1.1 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
1.7 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
Advent School
1.7 mi
Grades K-06
St. John Elementary School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
1.9 mi
Grades K-07
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.9 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
The Learning Project
2.0 mi
Grades K-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
2.1 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.7 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.3 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
4.4 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
Mother Caroline Academy
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.2 mi
Epiphany School
6.2 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
0.6 mi
Timilty Middle
3.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.9 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
Newman School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.2 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
2.6 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
3.3 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
3.6 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
3.9 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
4.1 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
4.1 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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Charlestown

8 Brighton St # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Karen Colombosian
Agent MLS ID BB806976
Office MLS ID NB1579
Listing Data Updated Mar 15, 2017 6:25 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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