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40 Sullivan St, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,800,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,599,900
Final Sale Price:
$1,800,000
Difference:
+$200,100 (+12.5%)
Performance Metrics
112.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$840
Sale $/sq ft:
$945
This property sold for $945 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 12.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 16 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$945/sq ft
Area Median
$877/sq ft
Difference
+7.7%
This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Meticulously renovated 4 bed, 3 bath single family w/rental pking. combines period detail w/high-end finishes & a smart layout that can accommodate a growing family. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light & priv. yard. This rare to market home is the farthest thing from an “out of the box builder special”. Ren. kitchen w/shaker cabinetry, 3X12 subway tile backslash, quartz counters, ss. appliances inc. Jenn Air wine fridge & dining for 10 & built in window seat w/storage, Inviting living overflows w/character & has 5 inch. oak floors & gas fireplace w/1920 cast iron mantle flanked by floor to ceiling built-ins. 2nd floor has sizable beds, w/d & guest bath. Master boasts ensuite bath w/dble vanity & frameless glass shower. 4th bed offers versatile living options as office or guest bedroom w/barn doors leading to custom closets. Ren. walk out basement w/heated floors is ideal den or guest suite includes ren. bath w/oversized shower &.198 unfinish. storage. This is one of a kind!
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
23.6%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73589976
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 13, 2026
$1,799,000
MLS #73589976 - Active
Sold
Apr 29, 2022
$1,800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
Listed for Sale
Mar 17, 2022
$1,599,900
Original listing
Agent: Jane Reitz Team
Office: Reitz Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #72496619
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 19, 2019
$1,375,000
MLS #72496619
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,799,000 | - | - | MLS #73589976 - Active |
| 04/29/2022 | ✓ Sold | $1,800,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/17/2022 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,599,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/19/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,375,000 | - | - | MLS #72496619 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,166 | $1,027,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,166
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$1,027,400
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1865
Living Area
1,905 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
None
Features
Patio - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Enclosed
Parking
Features
Leased
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,166
Assessed Value
$1,027,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Incl. Res Exemption. Offers If Received Will Be Reviewed Monday March 21 At 12.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
does not include add. 198 of unfinished storage.
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
10 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,905 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchEnclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (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:
Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1865
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Other
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Baseboard
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Leased
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
< 0.1 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
78 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
< 0.1 mi
|
#86 of 352
|
Score: 50.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
544 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.4 mi
|
#593 of 825
|
Score: 41.1
Dropped 185 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 mi
|
#47 of 352
|
Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.3 mi
|
#11 of 16
|
Score: 26.5
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.7 below state avg
585 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.4 mi
|
#784 of 825
|
Score: 29.9
Dropped 59 spots from last year
-28.3 below state avg
248 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Advent School
1.4 mi
Grades K-06
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.5 mi
|
#5 of 12
|
Score: 45.2
Improved 124 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
100 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.2 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.1 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.7 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.2 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
< 0.1 mi
UP Academy
3.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.3 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
1.6 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.2 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
2.6 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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
3.5 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 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: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
4.4 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 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: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Charlestown
40 Sullivan St, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Office
Reitz Realty Group
Office Phone
617-959-1624
Agent MLS ID
TM300321
Office MLS ID
AN2397
Listing Data Updated
May 12, 2022 7:41 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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