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8 Prospect St # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,100,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,131
Sq Ft
$973
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
1
Parking
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 27, 2025 • MLS# 73339508 Copied! • Updated Apr 8, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $899,000
Final Sale Price: $1,100,000
Difference: +$201,000 (+22.4%)
Performance Metrics
122.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $795
Sale $/sq ft: $973
This property sold for $973 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 22.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 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
$973/sq ft
Area Average
$307/sq ft
Difference
+216.5%

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

About this home

Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort in this fantastic floor-thru condo with an oversized private yard. Nestled in a classic rowhouse with brick façade and copper bays, this 2-bed, 2-bath home boasts large windows on three sides. The bright living room features an oversized double window with city views and flows seamlessly into a spacious eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, quartz counters with bar seating, tiled backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances. The primary bedroom offers triple front-facing windows, a large closet, and an ensuite bath with a tub and shower, glass doors, and full tile surround. Spacious guest bedroom has two exposures and a French accent door. The second bath includes a glass-surround shower and large tile flooring. Step from the kitchen to your expansive L-shaped bluestone patio. This home has central AC, HW floors, in-unit WD, private basement storage room, 9.5’ ceilings, recessed lighting and a full easy access parking space

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Property History

Market Insights

25.3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 7, 2025
$1,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 28, 2025
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Charles Roderick Office: eXp Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72659657
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jul 28, 2020
$822,000
MLS #72659657

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $8,885 $815,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,885
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$431
Monthly
Assessed Value
$815,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,131 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Central Air, Unit Control
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features Storage, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Assigned, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $8,885
Assessed Value $815,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $431 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Storage
Optional Fee Includes Additional Parking Space
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures 497 Square foot patio and 169 Square Foot Storage are not included in the 1,131 unit Footage
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Other (see Remarks)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,131 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
9 x 7
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
Kitchen
12 x 19
Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Crown Molding
Bathroom2
9 x 8
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Marble, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom2
11 x 13
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Living Room
11 x 15
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Master Bedroom
17 x 13
Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Storage, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom, Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Rowhouse, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River
Community Amenities: 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
0.1 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
0.7 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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.0 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
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.0 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
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.1 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.9 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
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.5 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
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.7 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
0.6 mi
UP Academy
2.9 mi
H

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
1.2 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
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.4 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
3.6 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
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
4.3 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

8 Prospect St # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Office eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Office Phone 888-854-7493
Agent MLS ID BB904349
Office MLS ID AC0342
Listing Data Updated Apr 8, 2025 2:36 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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