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397 Main St # 4, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$600,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
810
Sq Ft
$741
Price/Sq Ft
1865
Year Built
9
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 18, 2025 • MLS# 73392702 Copied! • Updated Aug 15, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $599,000
Final Sale Price: $600,000
Difference: +$1,000 (+0.2%)
Performance Metrics
100.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $740
Sale $/sq ft: $741
This property sold for $741 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 39 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$741/sq ft
Area Average
$281/sq ft
Difference
+163.3%

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

About this home

Enjoy the quintessential city living in this beautifully maintained penthouse located in the heart of historic Charlestown. Set atop a charming brick rowhouse, this spacious 1-bedroom home features a roof deck with sweeping views of the Boston skyline—perfect for relaxing or entertaining above the city. The open layout includes a defined dining area and a sun-splashed living room with a classic bow-front window, soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The oversized kitchen features exposed brick, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar ideal for casual meals or hosting guests. The tranquil bedroom offers excellent closet space and privacy, with the added convenience of in-unit laundry. Located just across from a lovely park and mere steps to Whole Foods, boutique shops, and acclaimed restaurants, with easy access to the T and major bus routes—this home is the perfect mix of charm, comfort, and unbeatable urban convenience.

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Property History

Market Insights

0.2%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 15, 2025
$600,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 18, 2025
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: CJ Lee Office: Redfin Corp.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,112 $614,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,112
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$200
Monthly
Assessed Value
$614,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1865
Living Area 810 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $7,112
Assessed Value $614,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $200 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Buyer And Buyers Agent To Verify All Information And Perform Their Own Due Diligence.
Exclusions None.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 10 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
810 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1865
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Marina, T-Station
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

3 schools
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.2 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.3 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.7 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Edwards Middle
0.2 mi
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.1 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.3 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Charlestown High
0.4 mi
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
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

Charlestown

397 Main St # 4, 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 15, 2025 11:58 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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