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42 8th Street # 3306, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$379,500
1
Baths
457
Sq Ft
$830
Price/Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
1
Garage Space
63
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 11, 2020 • MLS# 72654341 Copied! • Updated Aug 9, 2020

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $379,500
Difference: $19,500 (-4.9%)
Performance Metrics
95.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
63
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $873
Sale $/sq ft: $830
This property sold for $830 per square foot
Sale Summary

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

The property spent 63 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 26 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$830/sq ft
Area Average
$305/sq ft
Difference
+172.2%

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

About this home

Parris Landing studio with valet parking and additional storage unit included! Perfect for owner-occupant or investor! Enjoy the oversized walk-in closet, floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors and A/C in this third floor newly painted unit overlooking the sunny + quiet courtyard. The kitchen is open to the living space and equipped with gas cooking, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the ease living in a professionally managed elevator building with garage parking, 24/7 concierge, 2000 sqft fitness center, business center, outdoor pool, grilling area, + easy access to public transportation and major highways. Walking distance to Whole Foods, CVS, dry cleaners, 711, Pier 6, Navy Yard Bistro,YMCA, Brewers Fork, and many more neighborhood favorites! MGH shuttle provides free service to/from North Station & MGH, and the water ferry allows easy access to Waterfront/Government Center/Financial District.

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Property History

Market Insights

10.7%
Price Range
65
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73426726
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 22, 2025
$425,000
MLS #73426726
Sold
Aug 7, 2020
$379,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 65
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 11, 2020
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $3,938 $370,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,938
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$537
Monthly
Assessed Value
$370,200

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 457 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Composite, Patio - Enclosed, Decorative Lighting, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite, Patio - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Assigned
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,938
Assessed Value $370,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $537 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Pool, Elevator(s), Recreation Facilities, Fitness Center, Clubroom, Storage, Parking, Clubhouse
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Unit Has $10, 381.47 Balance To Pay For = Special Assessment. Seller Currently Pays In Installments Of $225.69 + Interest Each Month. 2% Of Sales Price To Bpda Upon Resale Of Property.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 3306
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 65 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
457 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom, TV Monitor, Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio - Enclosed, Decorative Lighting, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite, Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Assigned

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Harbor
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
0.3 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
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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.6 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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.6 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
East Boston Central Catholic School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
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
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
0.8 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
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.8 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.1 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
4.5 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
4.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.3 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
0.8 mi
UP Academy
2.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.6 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
2.0 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
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.5 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
3.6 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
3.7 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
4.0 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
4.4 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

42 8th Street # 3306, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Office Phone 617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID TM309563
Office MLS ID BB2054
Listing Data Updated Aug 9, 2020 5:52 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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