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8 Prospect St # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,100,000
Est. $6,933/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,131
Sq Ft
$973
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 28, 2025 • MLS# 73339508 Copied!

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 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

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 32 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$973/sq ft
Area Average
$493/sq ft
Difference
+97.2%

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

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

Parking

Features Off Street, Assigned, Paved
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $8,885
Assessed Value $815,100

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

Location

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Neighborhood

Charlestown

8 Prospect St # 1, 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
0.1 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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18.3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

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

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 28, 2025 New Listing Added $899,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$973

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

Listing Information

Listing Agent Charles Roderick
Listing Office eXp Realty
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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