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42 8th Street # 5525, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown's Navy Yard
$799,900
Est. $5,839/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
971
Sq Ft
$824
Price/Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
22
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed Apr 22, 2026 • MLS# 73505795 Copied!

About this home

Live above it all in this penthouse duplex at Parris Landing, where waterfront luxury meets city convenience in Charlestown’s historic Navy Yard. This rare 1-bedroom plus home office/guest space includes garage parking and a private corner roof deck with sweeping Boston Harbor and skyline views. Perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails, your private outdoor oasis sits high above it all. Inside, the chef’s kitchen offers cherry and glass cabinetry, granite breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and designer lighting, opening to a bright living area with bamboo flooring. A skylit office provides the ideal work-from-home or guest space. The oversized bedroom features custom closets plus nearby extra storage. Parris Landing is pet-friendly and full-service, with 24-hour concierge, outdoor pool, BBQ courtyard, fitness center with Peloton, EV charging, and easy access to commuter boat, MGH, neighborhood cafes, downtown, and Logan.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
971 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
3
Entry Level
5

Open House Schedule

17
May
Sunday, May 17
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 971 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Professional Landscaping
Pool Association, In Ground, Heated
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Assigned
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $8,159
Assessed Value $704,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom, TV Monitor, Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Effective Year (Renovated): 2004
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Assigned

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Ocean, Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Marina, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Charlestown's Navy Yard

42 8th Street # 5525, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.3 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
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
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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.6 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
East Boston Central Catholic School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
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
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
0.8 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
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.8 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.1 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
4.5 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
4.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.3 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
0.8 mi
UP Academy
2.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.6 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
2.0 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
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.6 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
3.6 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
3.7 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
4.4 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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Property History

Market Insights

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 22, 2026
$799,900
Original listing
Agent: Ed Greable & Company Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Previous Transaction - MLS #72662982
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 29, 2020
$749,000
MLS #72662982
Previous Transaction - MLS #71942364
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 16, 2016
$620,000
MLS #71942364

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 22, 2026 New Listing Added $799,900
Jul 29, 2020 Sold $749,000
Feb 16, 2016 Sold $620,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$824

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,159 $704,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,159
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$914
Per month
Assessed Value
$704,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ed Greable & Company
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Agent MLS ID TM319499
Office MLS ID BB5474
Listing Data Updated Apr 29, 2026 10:58 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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