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197 8th Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown's Navy Yard
$1,400,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,088
Sq Ft
$670
Price/Sq Ft
1989
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
101
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 14, 2020 • MLS# 72742672 Copied! • Updated Mar 10, 2021

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,595,000
Final Sale Price: $1,400,000
Difference: $195,000 (-12.2%)
Performance Metrics
87.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
101
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $764
Sale $/sq ft: $670
This property sold for $670 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.2% below the original asking price.

At 101 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 38 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$670/sq ft
Area Average
$353/sq ft
Difference
+89.9%

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

About this home

Flagship Wharf is a luxury full-service building with 24-hour concierge, fitness center, and an attached garage with 2 valet spaces for this unit, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Elegant triplex penthouse with views of the Navy Yard and Zakim Bridge. The entertaining floor has an open kitchen to the dining area, large living room and cathedral ceilings, skylights, and wood-burning fireplace. Half bath on this floor. The lower level has a master bedroom with an ensuite bath and a guest room with an accompanying bath. There is a large deck off the guest bedroom. A storage room and separate w/d with storage in a neighboring closet complete this floor. The upper level has a loft that could be used as a home office/exercise room /playroom. Amenities: Water shuttle going to downtown; Whole Foods within a 5-minute drive; Dry cleaner and restaurant adjacent to the building; wonderful walking and running opportunities in a parklike setting.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.8%
Price Range
102
Total Days on Market
10
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73515745
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 1, 2026
$4,650
MLS #73515745
Previous Transaction - MLS #73407267
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 20, 2025
$9,000
MLS #73407267
Previous Transaction - MLS #73218995
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Sep 12, 2024
$1,625,000
MLS #73218995
Previous Transaction - MLS #73229306
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jul 9, 2024
$1,775,000
MLS #73229306
Previous Transaction - MLS #73229061
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 7, 2024
$1,660,000
MLS #73229061
Previous Transaction - MLS #73085285
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 15, 2023
$1,825,000
MLS #73085285
Previous Transaction - MLS #73075637
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Mar 9, 2023
$1,425,000
MLS #73075637
Previous Transaction - MLS #72982115
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 1, 2022
$1,825,000
MLS #72982115
Previous Transaction - MLS #72917536
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Feb 28, 2022
$1,485,000
MLS #72917536
Previous Transaction - MLS #72855826
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jan 5, 2022
$2,475,000
MLS #72855826
Sold
Mar 8, 2021
$1,400,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 102
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2020
$1,495,000
Original listing
Agent: Lois Kunian Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $16,265 $1,540,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,265
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$1,822
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,540,200

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 2,088 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $16,265
Assessed Value $1,540,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,822 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Parking
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Seller Pays 2% Of Selling Price To The Bpda Upon Closing. Taxes Do Not Include Residential Tax Exemption.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building PH224
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 102 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,088 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
9

Room Details

Other Floor

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

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump
Cooling: Heat Pump
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access
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

3 schools
Harvard/Kent Elem
0.4 mi
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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Edwards Middle
0.9 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
Charlestown High
0.7 mi
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
East Boston High
1.0 mi
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Neighborhood

Charlestown's Navy Yard

197 8th Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID BB981522
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Mar 10, 2021 6:08 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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