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42 8th Street # 5519, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$799,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$819,000
Final Sale Price:
$799,000
Difference:
$20,000 (-2.4%)
Performance Metrics
97.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
40
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$680
Sale $/sq ft:
$663
This property sold for $663 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 2.4% below the original asking price.
The property spent 40 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 39 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$663/sq ft
Area Median
$709/sq ft
Difference
6.5%
This property sold near the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Rarely Available Penthouse Triplex at The Coveted Parris Landing! Take the elevator to your three level home. A legal 3 bedroom giving you options to use the top floor vaulted room as a third bedroom, sunny home office or roof top lounge. The home has been fully renovated. Kitchen features chestnut cabinets, stainless appliances including gas cooking and granite counter tops. The floors are "wooden" concrete tiles that are both stylish and utilitarian. Both bathrooms are modern with oceanic finishes. Each featuring a full tub/shower combination. The Piece de Resistance of this unit is your private roof deck with harbor views! The full service building features: Club Room, Conference Center, Billiards Room, State of the Art Gym, Outdoor Heated Pool, BBQ Area, Concierge and access to the waterfront. The location cannot be beat! On the Partners Shuttle, playground across the street, cafes and bistros nearby, walkable to the new brewery and and jaunt to just about anywhere you want to be.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.3%
Price Range
41
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73545057
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$5,250
MLS #73545057 - Active
Sold
Jul 21, 2017
$799,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 41
Listed for Sale
May 10, 2017
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsy Herald
Office: The Charles Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $5,250 | - | - | MLS #73545057 - Active |
| 07/21/2017 | ✓ Sold | $799,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/10/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $799,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $6,856 | $647,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,856
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$887
Monthly
Assessed Value
$647,400
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,205 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck - Roof
Pool
Association, In Ground
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Assigned
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,856
Assessed Value
$647,400
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$887 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water, Pool, Elevator(s), Park, Recreation Facilities, Fitness Center, Clubroom, Parking
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
240
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Non Smoking Association. 2% Of Sale Price Has To Be Paid To The Bra At Closing. 1 Valet Parking Space Included.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
5519
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
41 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,205 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
PoolAssociation, In Ground
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
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:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Doorman, Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Forced Air
Cooling:
Central Air
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
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Attached, Assigned
Special Features
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, Harbor
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Marina
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
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.3 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
C+
Mario Umana Academy
0.6 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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.6 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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#85 of 352
|
Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
East Boston Central Catholic School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
0.8 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
0.8 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
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
0.8 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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.8 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.9 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
4.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.5 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
5.7 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
0.8 mi
UP Academy
2.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.6 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
1.0 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
2.0 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
Newman School
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.5 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.6 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
3.7 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
4.0 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
42 8th Street # 5519, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Betsy Herald
Listing Office
The Charles Realty
Office Phone
617-236-0353
Agent MLS ID
BB981859
Office MLS ID
BB9906
Listing Data Updated
Jul 22, 2017 8:47 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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