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120 Elm Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown - Bunker Hill
$855,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,271
Sq Ft
$673
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1875
Year Built
26
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 20, 2019 • MLS# 72568401 Copied! • Updated Dec 18, 2019

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $899,000
Final Sale Price: $855,000
Difference: $44,000 (-4.9%)
Performance Metrics
95.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
26
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $707
Sale $/sq ft: $673
This property sold for $673 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.9% below the original asking price.

With only 26 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
$673/sq ft
Area Average
$347/sq ft
Difference
+93.8%

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

About this home

You have an amazing opportunity to own this gorgeous single family home that has three levels of living & a flexible floor plan. It is centrally located on a tree-lined street surrounded by other lovely homes. Enjoy al fresco dining on your private patio or roof deck. This elegant townhouse has been completely updated from top to bottom! You are greeted by gleaming hardwood floors & a granite kitchen that opens to a sunny living room w/ a gas fireplace, custom built-ins & a dining area. The second floor features a spacious bedroom w/ deep closets, an en suite bath & a laundry area.The third floor boasts a large open room w/ a skylight in a cathedral ceiling, a gas fireplace, a double closet, an en suite bath & a roof deck. The lower level provides an over-sized storage room. Secured rental spot & street parking available. Enjoy the local historic sites, fantastic restaurants, & pubs. Near schools, the Community Center, Whole Foods, Assembly Row, & transportation.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
28
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73547983
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 10, 2026
$5,250
MLS #73547983 - Active
Sold
Dec 18, 2019
$855,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 28
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 20, 2019
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Tish Kennedy Dolan Office: Louise Condon Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #71784301
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Feb 20, 2015
$610,000
MLS #71784301

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $7,765 $736,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,765
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$736,700

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1875
Living Area 1,271 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement Unfinished
Laundry Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Storage, Closet, Foyer, Center Hall

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Antique, Shingle
Roof None
Features Balcony / Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Patio
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $7,765
Assessed Value $736,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Measurements Are Approximate. Buyers To Complete Their Due Diligence.
Exclusions Personal Property & Flat Screen Tvs. Negotiable Kitchen Items Are The New Fridge, Armoire & Island
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color beige/red
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Additional storage area in the lower level with exterior access.
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 28 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,271 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Room Details

First Floor

Living Room
13 x 10
Flooring - Hardwood

Second Floor

Bathroom2
8 x 5
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Master Bedroom
14 x 12
Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting

Third Floor

Bedroom2
16 x 12
Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom3
8 x 5
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,First Floor

Bathroom1
7 x 3
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen
12 x 11
Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Storage, Closet, Foyer, Center Hall
Windows:
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Antique, Shingle
Year Built: 1875
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Block, Stone, Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Bedroom
View: Yes
View Type: City View(s), City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.2 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.3 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.3 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
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.1 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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 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
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.2 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
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.3 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
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.4 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.3 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.3 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
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.8 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
5.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
6.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.4 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
0.3 mi
UP Academy
3.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
< 0.1 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
1.4 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
Newman School
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.3 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
Cathedral High School
2.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.6 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.7 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.9 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
4.4 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
4.6 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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Charlestown - Bunker Hill

120 Elm Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Office Louise Condon Realty
Office Phone 781-449-6292
Agent MLS ID BB801881
Office MLS ID BB5230
Listing Data Updated Dec 18, 2019 7:34 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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