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48 Mount Vernon Street # 3, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$740,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,052
Sq Ft
$703
Price/Sq Ft
1869
Year Built
1
Parking
38
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 1, 2017 • MLS# 72174258 Copied! • Updated Aug 1, 2017

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $749,000
Final Sale Price: $740,000
Difference: $9,000 (-1.2%)
Performance Metrics
98.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
38
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $712
Sale $/sq ft: $703
This property sold for $703 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 38 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
$703/sq ft
Area Average
$307/sq ft
Difference
+128.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Well-located on one of Charlestown's most attractive streets, No. 48 Mount Vernon, ca.1869 was built by renowned architect & builder Uriel Adams, as affirmed by the Charlestown Preservation Society. This stately brick and brownstone Italianate-styled town house sits in a prominent row of homes. The entrance boasts the original mahogany & etched glass doors and is adorned with intricate wrought iron. Many original features have been meticulously maintained including carved fireplace mantels and crown molding. This penthouse unit offers 2 spacious bedrooms plus a fantastic bonus room that works well as a nursery or home office, exclusive parking space, great natural light, hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout and city & harbor views from the inside the residence. Additional features include central air, subway tiled bath, basement storage, and a large roof deck with unparalleled views of the downtown, inner harbor and the Bunker Hill Monument. A fantastic opportunity.

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Property History

Market Insights

32.7%
Price Range
39
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73402390
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 19, 2025
$1,100,000
MLS #73402390
Sold
Aug 1, 2017
$740,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 39
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2017
$749,000
Original listing
Agent: Jesse MacDonald Office: Coldwell Banker - The Hammond Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $999 $999

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$999
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$231
Monthly
Assessed Value
$999

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1869
Living Area 1,052 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features Nursery

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Features Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $999
Assessed Value $999

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $231 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Condo Documents In Process Of Recording. Property Tax As Individual Condo Unit Tbd By City Of Boston. Currently Assessed As 3 Family Building. Hoa Fee Is Approximate.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 39 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1869
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,052 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Third Floor

Kitchen
Cabinets - Upgraded, Gas Stove
Bedroom2
Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features: Nursery
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1869
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned
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
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.2 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-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.4 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
0.6 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
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
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
0.9 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
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.1 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
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.1 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
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.1 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.0 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
4.4 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
4.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.7 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
UP Academy
2.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.4 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
1.3 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
1.9 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
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.4 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
3.5 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
4.3 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

48 Mount Vernon Street # 3, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jesse MacDonald
Agent MLS ID BB700098
Office MLS ID AN3133
Listing Data Updated Aug 1, 2017 3:51 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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