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20 Chestnut Street # 1, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,000,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,099,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,000,000
Difference:
$99,000 (-9.0%)
Performance Metrics
91.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
167
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$709
Sale $/sq ft:
$645
This property sold for $645 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.0% below the original asking price.
At 167 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
Nestled near Winthrop Square in historic Charlestown, this two-level brick townhome blends Revolutionary-era charm with modern conveniences! A double living room features twin Nero Marquina marble fireplaces, a dry bar for entertaining, and full bath. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the 1,550+ sq. ft. home with light, highlighting 10-foot ceilings and pumpkin pine floors. The dining room seats eight and leads to a kitchen with a nook and terrace - perfect for alfresco meals! A spiral staircase descends to a cozy family room with a wood-burning hearth and access to two bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet and Jack & Jill bath, plus an office nook. This level also includes common laundry, storage, and access to a tiered brick terrace. Pride in the neighborhood is immediately apparent, with streets lined with gas-lit illumination and brick rowhouses! Surrounded by historic landmarks like the Bunker Hill Monument and the Freedom Trail, this home offers timeless elegance and convenience!
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Property History
Market Insights
9%
Price Range
168
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Apr 29, 2025
$1,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 168
Listed for Sale
Oct 9, 2024
$1,099,000
Original listing
Agent: Boston Creative Group
Office: Advisors Living - Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 | ✓ Sold | $1,000,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/09/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,099,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,376 | $1,061,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,376
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$354
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,061,200
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1860
Living Area
1,550 sq ft
Lot Size
0.0000
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Pine
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
3
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Basement, Common Area, In Building, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck, Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck, Patio
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,376
Assessed Value
$1,061,200
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$354 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
3
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
- Single Property Website: Https://idx.imprev.net/i/224574/73300593/6915/html/website/listing/idx/index.html - Twin Black Marble Fireplaces In Living Room Are Decorative Only. - Wood Burning Fireplace In Lower Level Family Room.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Floor plans show dimensions for common laundry/basement.Taxes include residential exemption.
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans (3)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
168 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1860
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,550 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,100 sq ft above grade
450 sq ft below grade
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelBasement
LevelBasement
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck, Patio
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, Pine
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Basement, Common Area, In Building, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1860
Structure Type:
Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Patio
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, 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
0.2 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
0.6 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
0.9 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
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.1 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
1.1 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
1.2 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.9 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
4.2 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
4.7 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.1 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
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.4 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
1.3 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
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.3 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 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
3.4 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
3.5 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
4.0 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
4.2 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
20 Chestnut Street # 1, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Boston Creative Group
Agent MLS ID
TM337578
Office MLS ID
AN1921
Listing Data Updated
Apr 29, 2025 2:37 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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