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17 Cordis Street # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$575,000
Est. $3,554/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
702
Sq Ft
$819
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 29, 2020 • MLS# 72613015 Copied!

About this home

Located Directly In The Gas Light District Of Charlestown On A Beautiful Tree Lined Street Within Steps Of The Bunker Hill Monument & Freedom Trail.This Location Is Amazing! Considered The Most Sought After In Charlestown. First Time On The Market In Over 2 Decades.An Upper Level First Floor Condo With 2 Bedrooms - 1 Bathroom.There Is A Common Outdoor Patio On The First Floor & Common Roof Deck With Spectacular Views Of Downtown Boston & The Bunker Hill Monument. Large Storage Closet Included In The Basement Level. Shown By Appointment.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GRIFFIN JOHN M
Mailing Address 5 CORDIS STREET AV #5-3, CHARLESTOWN, MA, 02129

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row End

Tax Information

Assessed Value $629,100
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $6,473
CPA Surcharge 1% ($54)
Estimated Annual Tax $6,528

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $629,100 $629,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 8, 2021 $1
Apr 15, 2020 $575,000
Sep 14, 2016 $9 86106/9RL
Aug 23, 2013 $525,000 82260/3RL
Nov 16, 2004 $425,000 69170/2RL
Dec 20, 1988 $108,000 C14 1/4RL

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jun 23, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1344787
Closed $25,000
Oct 28, 2021 Certificate of Occupancy
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #COO1259074
Closed $425,000
Sep 28, 2021 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1252487
Open $4,000
Sep 24, 2021 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1252478
Open $3,500
Jun 7, 2021 Electrical Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #E1206523
Closed $2,650
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (89.8% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
702 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $575,000
Final Sale Price: $575,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $819
Sale $/sq ft: $819
This property sold for $819 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 48 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$819/sq ft
Area Average
$389/sq ft
Difference
+110.5%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 702 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Walk-in Storage, In Basement, In Building
Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Shingle
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,213
Assessed Value $399,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Walk-in Storage, In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Shingle
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Rowhouse, 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Charlestown

17 Cordis Street # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Walkability

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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
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
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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.4 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.8 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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
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
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Advent School
1.3 mi
Grades K-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.3 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
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.3 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
3.0 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
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.5 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
5.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.0 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
0.4 mi
UP Academy
3.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.4 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
1.5 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
1.9 mi
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
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 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
3.4 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
3.5 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
4.1 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
4.2 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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Market Insights

30.3%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73530122
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 4, 2026
$825,000
MLS #73530122 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73261925
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 16, 2024
$785,000
MLS #73261925
Sold
Apr 9, 2020
$575,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
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Listed for Sale
Jan 29, 2020
$575,000
Original listing
Agent: Timothy Linnane Office: Linnane Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 4, 2026 Sold $825,000
Aug 16, 2024 Sold $785,000
Jan 29, 2020 New Listing Added $575,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$819

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $4,213 $399,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,213
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$95
Monthly
Assessed Value
$399,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Timothy Linnane
Listing Office Linnane Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB921300
Office MLS ID NB3006
Listing Data Updated Apr 11, 2020 11:23 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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