197 Eighth St, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown's Navy Yard
$1,250,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,500,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,250,000
Difference:
$250,000 (-16.7%)
Performance Metrics
83.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
119
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$949
Sale $/sq ft:
$791
This property sold for $791 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 16.7% below the original asking price.
At 119 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$791/sq ft
Area Median
$752/sq ft
Difference
+5.1%
This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Commanding views from this true two bedroom unit located on level PH1 at the luxurious Flagship Wharf. Each of the large bedrooms, located on the opposite sides of the unit, features an en-suite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a literal wall of glass with sliders leading to private separate terraces with water views. This is one of the few units w/ TWO terraces. The welcoming spacious living room with a fireplace has a wall of windows with dramatic unobstructed views overlooking part of the Boston Inner Harbor, the Charlestown Marina, the evolving East Boston waterfront and more! An excellent unit for entertaining with its dramatic entry and full dining room area. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Storage and closet space abound throughout this unit plus extra storage in the building. TWO valet parking spaces in the garage are included. In-unit laundry. Flagship Wharf features a 24 hour concierge, fitness center and water ferry service to downtown Boston.
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Property History
Market Insights
98.4%
Price Range
120
Total Days on Market
10
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73519055
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 24, 2026
$1,650,000
MLS #73519055
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
Sold
Sep 16, 2019
$1,250,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 120
Listed for Sale
Apr 10, 2019
$1,250,000
Original listing
Agent: Rita Lu
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Previous Transaction - MLS #72408424
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Nov 30, 2018
$2,075,000
MLS #72408424
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,650,000 | - | - | MLS #73519055 |
| 12/10/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,765,000 | - | - | MLS #73336692 |
| 12/20/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $40,000 | - | - | MLS #73203058 |
| 11/25/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,400,000 | - | - | MLS #73287014 |
| 03/15/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,800,000 | - | - | MLS #73183054 |
| 02/26/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,525,000 | - | - | MLS #72681880 |
| 02/08/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,000,000 | - | - | MLS #72656173 |
| 12/21/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,550,000 | - | - | MLS #72678906 |
| 11/20/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $33,500 | - | - | MLS #72734794 |
| 09/16/2019 | ✓ Sold | $1,250,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/10/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,250,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 11/30/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,075,000 | - | - | MLS #72408424 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $13,429 | $1,274,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$13,429
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$1,660
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,274,100
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1989
Living Area
1,580 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Balcony
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Under
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$13,429
Assessed Value
$1,274,100
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$1,660 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Sauna/steam, Storage, Parking
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
2% Payable To Bpda Upon Transfer Of Title By Seller. Real Estate Taxes Do Not Include Residential Exemption.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["High-Rise"]
Unit/Building
PH12
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Square footage does not include the terraces.
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
120 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,580 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesYes
Display Options
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:
Tile, Carpet, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:
Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1989
Structure Type:
High-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Attached, Under
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, Navigable Water, Harbor, Frontage, Walk to, Deep Water Access, Marina
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, 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
0.4 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
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
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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Neighborhood
Charlestown's Navy Yard
197 Eighth St, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rita Lu
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone
617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID
CN203034
Office MLS ID
BB5522
Listing Data Updated
Sep 17, 2019 10:21 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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