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40 Sullivan St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,375,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,905
Sq Ft
$722
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1865
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
3
Days on Market
Sold 2019 Listed May 8, 2019 • MLS# 72496619 Copied! • Updated Jul 21, 2019

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,249,000
Final Sale Price: $1,375,000
Difference: +$126,000 (+10.1%)
Performance Metrics
110.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $656
Sale $/sq ft: $722
This property sold for $722 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 16 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$722/sq ft
Area Median
$877/sq ft
Difference
17.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Meticulously renovated 4 bed, 3 bath single family combines period detail w/modern updates & amenities that can accommodate a growing family. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light & 4 fireplaces. This rare to market home is the farthest thing from an “out of the box builder special”. Dream kitchen w/white cabinetry, 3X12 subway tile backslash, quartz counters, ss. appliances inc. Jenn Air wine fridge & oversized dining & built in window seat w/storage, Inviting living overflows w/character & has wide pine flooring & gas fireplace w/1920 cast iron mantle flanked by floor to ceiling built-ins. 2nd floor has sizable guest beds, washer dryer & guest bath. Master suite boasts shiplap accent wall, ensuite bath w/dble vanity & framers glass shower. 4th bed offers versatile living options as office or guest bedroom w/barn doors leading to custom closets. Ren. walk out basement is ideal den or guest suite includes ren. bath w/oversized shower. add.unfinished storage. This is one of a kind!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

30.6%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73589976
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 13, 2026
$1,799,000
MLS #73589976 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72954110
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 29, 2022
$1,800,000
MLS #72954110
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Sold
Jul 19, 2019
$1,375,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
May 9, 2019
$1,249,000
Original listing
Agent: Jane Reitz Team Office: Reitz Realty Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $5,260 $753,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,260
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$753,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1865
Living Area 1,905 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 4
Basement None
Laundry Second Floor
Features Den

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,260
Assessed Value $753,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Taxes Include Residential Exemption. Offers If Received Will Be Reviewed Monday May 13th At 5pm
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures gross livable sq. footage not including 198 sq ft of unfinished storage
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,905 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Den
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1865
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Other
Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
< 0.1 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
78 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
< 0.1 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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.3 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
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.4 mi | #784 of 825 | Score: 29.9
Dropped 59 spots from last year
-28.3 below state avg
248 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Advent School
1.4 mi
Grades K-06
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.5 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.2 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.1 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
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.7 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
5.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.2 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
< 0.1 mi
UP Academy
3.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.3 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
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.2 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
2.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 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
3.5 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
3.7 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
4.4 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
4.4 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

40 Sullivan St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Office Reitz Realty Group
Office Phone 617-959-1624
Agent MLS ID TM300321
Office MLS ID AN2397
Listing Data Updated Jul 21, 2019 11:38 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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