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42 Harvard Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$3,210,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$2,995,000
Final Sale Price:
$3,210,000
Difference:
+$215,000 (+7.2%)
Performance Metrics
107.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$663
Sale $/sq ft:
$711
This property sold for $711 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 21 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$711/sq ft
Area Median
$885/sq ft
Difference
19.6%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Prime location in the historic gaslight neighborhood consisting of over 4000 sqft, 5 bed, 4.5 bath, & 2 parking spaces. Wonderful parlor entertaining floor with moldings, fireplace, and built-in speakers. Chefs kitchen featuring professional viking range, subzero refrigerator, large granite island with prep-sink. Sunlight streams in through windows, skylights, and french doors leading to deck, for grilling with ease. The second floor is devoted to the master suite with dual walk-in closets. Designer spa bath, featuring stand alone soaking tub, dual vanity, and large walk-in shower. Spacious 3rd floor provides 2 bds each with 2 closets, office, bathroom, and laundry. The upper floor is perfect for a playroom featuring additional guest suite. Walk up roof deck with stunning views of Boston harbor and city skyline. The 1st floor provides space for a gym or au-pair suite, media room with wetbar, 400 bottle eurocave, oversized mudroom, storage and additional W/D. A truly exceptional home!
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
36.9%
Price Range
22
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73590132
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 13, 2026
$4,750,000
MLS #73590132 - Active
Sold
Jul 23, 2019
$3,210,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
Listed for Sale
May 8, 2019
$2,995,000
Original listing
Agent: Regina Joseph Winslow
Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $4,750,000 | - | - | MLS #73590132 - Active |
| 07/23/2019 | ✓ Sold | $3,210,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/08/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,995,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $27,967 | $2,653,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$27,967
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$2,653,400
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1875
Living Area
4,516 sq ft
Lot Size
0.0000
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Sump Pump
Laundry
None
Features
Wet Bar, Wired For Sound
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
Slate, Rubber
Features
Deck, Deck - Roof
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck, Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
Off Street, Tandem, Deeded
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$27,967
Assessed Value
$2,653,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
22 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,516 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck, Deck - Roof
Room Markers
BABathroom (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:
Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
Laundry:
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1875
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Slate, Rubber
Foundation:
Other
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Central, Forced Air
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street, Tandem, Deeded
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s)
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.4 mi
|
#86 of 352
|
Score: 50.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
544 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.4 mi
|
#593 of 825
|
Score: 41.1
Dropped 185 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.5 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
78 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.7 mi
|
#47 of 352
|
Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.2 mi
|
#11 of 16
|
Score: 26.5
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.7 below state avg
585 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
1.2 mi
Grades K-07
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.3 mi
|
#5 of 12
|
Score: 45.2
Improved 124 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
100 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.8 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.3 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.9 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
0.5 mi
UP Academy
2.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.5 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
1.6 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.8 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
2.2 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.1 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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
3.2 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.3 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
4.0 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.1 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Charlestown
42 Harvard Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Regina Joseph Winslow
Listing Office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone
617-266-5200
Agent MLS ID
NB111311
Office MLS ID
AC1396
Listing Data Updated
Jul 23, 2019 2:24 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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