197 Eighth Street # 705, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$940,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,099,000
Final Sale Price:
$940,000
Difference:
$159,000 (-14.5%)
Performance Metrics
85.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
65
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,386
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,185
This property sold for $1,185 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 14.5% below the original asking price.
The property spent 65 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$1,185/sq ft
Area Median
$733/sq ft
Difference
+61.7%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Are you looking for a second home in the city in a full service concierge building? Look no further as you have arrived at Flagship Wharf within walking distance to city attractions while living on the waterfront amongst parks & Harbor Walk in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard. This stunningly renovated, turn-key 1 bed/1 bath has it all, including a bright white kitchen with Miele induction stove top, range hood, fridge, dishwasher & Microwave- all brand new and barely used! Also features hardwood floors, an open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows, outstanding waterfront views, large bedroom & truly luxurious bathroom with spa-like shower. Valet deeded parking included. Take advantage of the MBTA Water Shuttle & MGH/ Brigham bus for transportation into the city or for a night out on the town. Can be offered fully furnished. You deserve an easy life!
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
14.5%
Price Range
65
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Jul 8, 2026
$940,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 65
Status: Active under contract
Jun 7, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jun 5, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Apr 27, 2026
$999,000
$100,000
(-9.1%)
From $1,099,000 to $999,000 (-9.1%)
Listed for Sale
Apr 8, 2026
$999,000
Original listing
Agent: Karen Colombosian
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Listed for Sale
Apr 8, 2026
$1,099,000
Original listing
Agent: Karen Colombosian
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | ✓ Sold | $940,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/07/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/05/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 04/27/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $999,000 | $100,000 | - | From $1,099,000 to $999,000 (-9.1%) |
| 04/08/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $999,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 04/08/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,099,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,023 | $833,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,023
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$1,182
Monthly
Assessed Value
$833,000
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1989
Living Area
793 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under, Deeded
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,023
Assessed Value
$833,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$1,182 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Sauna/steam, Storage, Parking
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Stated Are $6, 022.81 Which Include Residential Exemption Of $4, 353.74. Without Residential Exemption, Taxes Would Be $10, 329.20
Exclusions
Some Photos May Be Virtually Staged
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
705
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures
condo fee is $1,181.56 including 1 valet space
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
65 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
793 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
793 sq ft above grade
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, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
TV Monitor, Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1989
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heat Pump
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
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
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Under, Deeded
Special Features
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, Harbor, Marina
Community Amenities:
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
197 Eighth Street # 705, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Karen Colombosian
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
BB806976
Office MLS ID
AN6192
Listing Data Updated
Jul 9, 2026 10:09 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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