5 Main St # 5, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,199,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,345
Sq Ft
$891
Price/Sq Ft
1987
Year Built
33
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 18, 2024 • MLS# 73225664 Copied! • Updated Aug 22, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,250,000
Final Sale Price: $1,199,000
Difference: $51,000 (-4.1%)
Performance Metrics
95.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
33
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $929
Sale $/sq ft: $891
This property sold for $891 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 33 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$891/sq ft
Area Median
$400/sq ft
Difference
+122.8%

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

About this home

Recently renovated, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence is nestled in the vibrant Gas Light District of Charlestown. Boasting a private entrance and occupying a corner duplex, it exudes the spaciousness of a single-family home. Inside, discover gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, ample closet space, convenient in-unit washer/dryer, and modern comforts like central air conditioning. Enjoy leisurely moments on your own private deck. Situated opposite John Harvard Mall and mere steps from City Square, this residence offers easy access to downtown Boston, the historic North End, MBTA transit, Whole Foods, an array of dining options, and the iconic Navy Yard, ensuring a lifestyle enriched by the best of Charlestown's offerings.

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Property History

Market Insights

24.5%
Price Range
124
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 22, 2024
$1,199,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 124
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 18, 2024
$1,199,000
Original listing
Agent: CJ Lee Office: Redfin Corp.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72253152
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 22, 2017
$905,000
MLS #72253152

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $10,151 $931,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,151
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$456
Monthly
Assessed Value
$931,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1987
Living Area 1,345 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $10,151
Assessed Value $931,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $456 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Buyer And Buyers Agent To Verify All Information And Perform Their Own Due Diligence. Photo Gallery Contains Virtually Staged Photos.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse","Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the buyer.
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 124 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1987
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,345 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1987
Structure Type: Townhouse, Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, 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

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-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.4 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.5 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
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
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.1 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
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.2 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
Park Street School
1.2 mi
Grades K-07
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.8 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
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.3 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
4.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.9 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
0.5 mi
UP Academy
2.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.5 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
1.5 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
1.7 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
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.1 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
3.2 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
3.3 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
4.1 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

5 Main St # 5, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent CJ Lee
Listing Office Redfin Corp.
Office Phone 617-340-7803
Agent MLS ID CN219596
Office MLS ID NB3534
Listing Data Updated Aug 22, 2024 3:37 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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