197 Eighth St # 425, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Waterfront
$1,299,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,722
Sq Ft
$754
Price/Sq Ft
1989
Year Built
1
Garage Space
16
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 6, 2019 • MLS# 72494485 Copied! • Updated Aug 1, 2019

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,299,000
Final Sale Price: $1,299,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $754
Sale $/sq ft: $754
This property sold for $754 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$754/sq ft
Area Median
$752/sq ft
Difference
+0.2%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Welcome to the historic Charlestown Navy Yard! This immaculate 2 bedroom 2 full bathroom in one of Boston’s premier full service buildings is hard to come by. Brand new floors have been installed in both bedrooms, newly painted, recess lighting throughout entire unit. Offering an open concept dining / living area off the kitchen with 11’ ceilings, water views, and your dream master bedroom with amazing closet space! The larger sized den has recess lighting & a wood burning fire place (can be used as the second bedroom). Just steps from the Water Shuttle, USS Constitution & Freedom Trail this full service building offers 24 hour concierge, valet parking, and a fitness center. Aside from the deeded parking space that comes with this unit there is rental parking available in the building. All that's left for you to do is come and enjoy! Seller is inviting all offers!

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Property History

Market Insights

20.8%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73303127
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jan 15, 2025
$1,325,000
MLS #73303127
Sold
Jul 26, 2019
$1,299,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 6, 2019
$1,299,000
Original listing
Agent: The Sarkis Team Office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #71795347
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 18, 2015
$1,050,000
MLS #71795347

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $11,965 $1,141,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,965
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$1,058
Per month
Assessed Value
$1,141,700

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 1,722 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Fan Coil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features None
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $11,965
Assessed Value $1,141,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,058
Fee Includes Heat, Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Air Conditioning
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Parking
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Second Bedroom Is Inner Bedroom With No Windows & Not A Legal Bedroom.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 425
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,722 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Doorman, Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Fan Coil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Harbor
Community Amenities:
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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Waterfront

197 Eighth St # 425, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Sarkis Team
Agent MLS ID TM328399
Office MLS ID AN4283
Listing Data Updated Aug 1, 2019 9:53 AM EDT
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