FeaturesCabinets - Upgraded, Gas Stove
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48 Mount Vernon Street # 3, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$740,000
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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 Median
$358/sq ft
Difference
+96.5%
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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,100,000 | - | - | MLS #73402390 |
| 08/01/2017 | ✓ Sold | $740,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/01/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $749,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
Parking
Features
Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
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
MA Disclosures
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.
Additional Details
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
Sold
Year Built
1869
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,052 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof + Access Rights
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, 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
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
0.2 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
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
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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