197 Eighth Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Waterfront
$1,550,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,795,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,550,000
Difference:
$245,000 (-13.6%)
Performance Metrics
86.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
161
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$787
Sale $/sq ft:
$680
This property sold for $680 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 13.6% below the original asking price.
At 161 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$680/sq ft
Area Median
$777/sq ft
Difference
12.5%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
This amazing rarely available 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Penthouse at Flagship Wharf has panoramic views of Charlestown & the Bunker Hill monument from the private terrace and living area. This beautiful modern home is fully renovated & includes a wood burning fireplace, eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood floors & stainless steel appliances; the floor plan is open and spacious, offering tons of natural light from its floor-to-ceiling windows. There are 3 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms, including a luxurious master suite with spa-like shower & double vanity in the bathroom. Located in the Charlestown Navy Yard within the highly regarded Flagship Wharf building with 24 hour concierge, fitness center, Cafe´/Deli, Dry Cleaner and a direct access garage offering one self-parking space. The private marina is also accessible and a water shuttle brings Navy Yard residents to and from Downtown Boston several times a day, where the city's amenities are at your fingertips.
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Property History
Market Insights
98.4%
Price Range
162
Total Days on Market
10
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73519055
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 24, 2026
$1,650,000
MLS #73519055
Previous Transaction - MLS #73336692
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 10, 2025
$1,765,000
MLS #73336692
Previous Transaction - MLS #73203058
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 20, 2024
$40,000
MLS #73203058
Previous Transaction - MLS #73287014
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Nov 25, 2024
$1,400,000
MLS #73287014
Previous Transaction - MLS #73183054
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Mar 15, 2024
$1,800,000
MLS #73183054
Previous Transaction - MLS #72681880
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Feb 26, 2021
$1,525,000
MLS #72681880
Previous Transaction - MLS #72656173
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Previously Sold
Feb 8, 2021
$1,000,000
MLS #72656173
Sold
Dec 21, 2020
$1,550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 162
Previous Transaction - MLS #72734794
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Nov 20, 2020
$33,500
MLS #72734794
Listed for Sale
Jun 23, 2020
$1,650,000
Original listing
Agent: The David Green Group
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #72480276
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 16, 2019
$1,250,000
MLS #72480276
Previous Transaction - MLS #72408424
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Nov 30, 2018
$2,075,000
MLS #72408424
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,650,000 | - | - | MLS #73519055 |
| 12/10/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,765,000 | - | - | MLS #73336692 |
| 12/20/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $40,000 | - | - | MLS #73203058 |
| 11/25/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,400,000 | - | - | MLS #73287014 |
| 03/15/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,800,000 | - | - | MLS #73183054 |
| 02/26/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,525,000 | - | - | MLS #72681880 |
| 02/08/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,000,000 | - | - | MLS #72656173 |
| 12/21/2020 | ✓ Sold | $1,550,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/20/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $33,500 | - | - | MLS #72734794 |
| 06/23/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,650,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/16/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,250,000 | - | - | MLS #72480276 |
| 11/30/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,075,000 | - | - | MLS #72408424 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $12,967 | $9,999 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$12,967
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$1,617
Monthly
Assessed Value
$9,999
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1989
Living Area
2,280 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Assigned, Deeded
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$12,967
Assessed Value
$9,999
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$1,617 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Sauna/steam, Storage, Parking
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Condo Fee Includes 1 Self-park Space. Seller Pays 2% Of Selling Price To The Bpda Upon Closing. There Is A $450 Move-in/move-out Fee
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
PH226
Sq Ft Source
Other
Sq Ft Disclosures
Property Precisions measured 2,280, City of Boston states 2,097 sq ft. Buyer to do own due diligence
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
162 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,280 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
3
Entry Level
9
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1989
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heat Pump
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Assigned, Deeded
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront
Community Amenities:
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
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.4 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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.5 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
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
East Boston Central Catholic School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#85 of 352
|
Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
0.7 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
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
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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.9 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.8 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
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.4 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
5.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.2 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
0.9 mi
UP Academy
2.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.7 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
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
Newman School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.5 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
A+
Boston Latin School
3.5 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.6 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
3.9 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
4.3 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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Neighborhood
Waterfront
197 Eighth Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The David Green Group
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
TM332157
Office MLS ID
AN6192
Listing Data Updated
Dec 22, 2020 10:47 AM 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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