197 8th Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown's Navy Yard
$1,825,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,899,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,825,000
Difference:
$74,000 (-3.9%)
Performance Metrics
96.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,156
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,111
This property sold for $1,111 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.9% below the original asking price.
With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$1,111/sq ft
Area Median
$752/sq ft
Difference
+47.7%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Impeccably renovated 2BD/2.5BA penthouse w/2 reserved self-park garage spaces & 2 exclusive-use balconies w/magnificent views of Harbor, City, Constitution & Monument.Step into the foyer, w/3 closets & tastefully designed 1/2 bath.Next find dining room & living rooms, separated by minimalistic-designed partition w/wood-burning fireplace.Floor-to-ceiling windows offer dramatic city views & 2 exclusive-use balconies are venues for sunsets, al fresco dining & cocktail hour.Polished kitchen w/granite counters, breakfast bar w/bvrg refrigerator, high-end appliances, ample cabinet space.Guest bed features built-ins w/desk & en-suite bath.Primary w/large closet accommodates king bed + desk.Showstopper primary bath offers soaking tub, separate tiled shower, radiant-heated floor.Enjoy en-suite laundry, c/a in professionally managed, elevator building w/gym, library, 24-hr concierge in dog-friendly Charlestown Navy Yard. This floor plan is highly sought after and rarely available!
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Property History
Market Insights
99.8%
Price Range
23
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
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Previously Sold
Mar 9, 2023
$1,425,000
MLS #73075637
Sold
Aug 1, 2022
$1,825,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
Listed for Sale
May 16, 2022
$1,899,000
Original listing
Agent: Grace Bloodwell
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
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
Previous Transaction - MLS #72742672
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Previously Sold
Mar 8, 2021
$1,400,000
MLS #72742672
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $4,650 | - | - | MLS #73515745 |
| 12/20/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $9,000 | - | - | MLS #73407267 |
| 09/12/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,625,000 | - | - | MLS #73218995 |
| 07/09/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,775,000 | - | - | MLS #73229306 |
| 06/07/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,660,000 | - | - | MLS #73229061 |
| 05/15/2023 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,825,000 | - | - | MLS #73085285 |
| 03/09/2023 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,425,000 | - | - | MLS #73075637 |
| 08/01/2022 | ✓ Sold | $1,825,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/16/2022 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,899,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 02/28/2022 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,485,000 | - | - | MLS #72917536 |
| 01/05/2022 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,475,000 | - | - | MLS #72855826 |
| 03/08/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,400,000 | - | - | MLS #72742672 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14,267 | $1,603,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$14,267
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$2,608
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,603,100
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1989
Living Area
1,643 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Balcony
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Under, Assigned, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$14,267
Assessed Value
$1,603,100
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$2,608 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s), Parking
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller Pays 2% Of The Sales Price To The Bpda. Condo Fee Includes Parking Spaces 41, 42. Storage Assigned (61, Currently). Please Make Offers Good For 24 Hours. Showings By Appointment Only. For Open House Sunday - Buyer Will Be Accompanied By Buyer Broker Or Listing Broker At All Times.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
PH32
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (5)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
23 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,643 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
8
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:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom, Doorman, Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1989
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Attached, Under, Assigned, Exclusive Parking
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, Harbor
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, 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
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
Charlestown's Navy Yard
197 8th Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Grace Bloodwell
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-242-0025
Agent MLS ID
BB806851
Office MLS ID
AN6194
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2022 3:39 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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