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197 Eighth Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$2,349,000
Est. $15,709/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,483
Sq Ft
$946
Price/Sq Ft
1989
Year Built
88
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 17, 2018 • MLS# 72363771 Copied!

About this home

Located in a luxury waterfront building, this spectacular corner exposure 3BR/2.5BA penthouse duplex offers expansive views from every room and has been masterfully renovated, incorporating custom, high-end finishes throughout. A beautiful living room w/floor to ceiling Palladian window and wood burning fireplace overlooks an elegant dining space and modern chef’s kitchen w/custom cabinetry, top of the line built-in appliances, and peninsula w/bar seating. Tucked at one end, is a family room w/custom built-in console and wrap around floor to ceiling windows. A gracious entry foyer and private half bath complete the main level. The private sleeping level offers a luxurious master bedroom w/generous custom closets and spa like en-suite bathroom; two additional bedrooms, each with private balconies and custom California closets; a full bath with soaking tub, and separate laundry room. Amenities include: two garage parking spaces, prof. mgt., 24-hour security, and on-site fitness center.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BRADEN KATHLEEN TS
Mailing Address 197 EIGHTH ST #730, CHARLESTOWN, MA, 02129

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,211,300
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $12,464
CPA Surcharge 1% ($114)
Estimated Annual Tax $12,579

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,314,700 $1,314,700

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,483 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
2
Entry Level
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,349,000
Final Sale Price: $2,349,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
88
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $946
Sale $/sq ft: $946
This property sold for $946 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

The property spent 88 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 27 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$946/sq ft
Area Average
$661/sq ft
Difference
+43.1%

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

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 2,483 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Deeded
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $18,551
Assessed Value $1,770,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Under, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Harbor
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Charlestown

197 Eighth Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
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
0.5 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
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
East Boston Central Catholic School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
0.7 mi
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
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
0.7 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
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
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
0.9 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.8 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
4.4 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
5.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.2 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
0.9 mi
UP Academy
2.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.7 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
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
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.5 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
A+
Boston Latin School
3.5 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
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
3.9 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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Property History

Market Insights

98.6%
Price Range
90
Total Days on Market
10
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73519055
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
May 14, 2026
$1,729,000
MLS #73519055 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73336692
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 10, 2025
$1,765,000
MLS #73336692
Previous Transaction - MLS #73203058
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 20, 2024
$40,000
MLS #73203058
Previous Transaction - MLS #73287014
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Nov 25, 2024
$1,400,000
MLS #73287014
Previous Transaction - MLS #73183054
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Mar 15, 2024
$1,800,000
MLS #73183054
Previous Transaction - MLS #72681880
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Feb 26, 2021
$1,525,000
MLS #72681880
Previous Transaction - MLS #72656173
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Feb 8, 2021
$1,000,000
MLS #72656173
Previous Transaction - MLS #72678906
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 21, 2020
$1,550,000
MLS #72678906
Previous Transaction - MLS #72734794
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Nov 20, 2020
$33,500
MLS #72734794
Previous Transaction - MLS #72480276
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 16, 2019
$1,250,000
MLS #72480276
Previous Transaction - MLS #72408424
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 30, 2018
$2,075,000
MLS #72408424
Sold
Nov 29, 2018
$2,349,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 90
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 17, 2018
$2,349,000
Original listing
Agent: Nancy Roth Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 14, 2026 Sold $1,729,000
Dec 10, 2025 Sold $1,765,000
Dec 20, 2024 Sold $40,000
Nov 25, 2024 Sold $1,400,000
Mar 15, 2024 Sold $1,800,000
Feb 26, 2021 Sold $1,525,000
Feb 8, 2021 Sold $1,000,000
Dec 21, 2020 Sold $1,550,000
Nov 20, 2020 Sold $33,500
Sep 16, 2019 Sold $1,250,000
Nov 30, 2018 Sold $2,075,000
Jul 17, 2018 New Listing Added $2,349,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
88 days
Price per Sq Ft
$946

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $18,551 $1,770,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,551
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$2,085
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,770,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nancy Roth
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID H8000088
Office MLS ID BB9059
Listing Data Updated Nov 29, 2018 1:40 PM EST
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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