1 Charles Street South, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$5,990,000
Est. $41,583/month
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,502
Sq Ft
$1,710
Price/Sq Ft
2004
Year Built
133
Days on Market
Active Listed Sep 2, 2025 • MLS# 73424251 Copied!

About this home

Incredibly rare Penthouse residence at One Charles offering luxurious full-service living in Boston’s Back Bay. This custom-built home features a thoughtful floor plan that seamlessly blends the desire for grand entertaining with comfortable living. Exceptional features include an elegant entry foyer, spacious formal living and dining rooms with oversized windows providing spectacular City views, gourmet eat-in kitchen, handsome hardwood flooring, and beautiful custom built-ins. The primary suite is complete with a walk-in closet, lavish bath, and a private balcony. Additional features include a custom home office, relaxing family room, playroom, a 2nd private balcony, and an oversized laundry room. Residents of One Charles enjoy white glove building amenities that include 24-hour concierge, fitness room, conference room and clubroom. Located just a half block from the Public Garden, Boston Common and Newbury St, this impressive property includes 3 garage parking spaces.

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2004
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,502 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
1
Entry Level
17

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2004
Living Area 3,502 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features None
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $57,647
Assessed Value $4,553,700

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2004
Structure Type: High-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features:

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

1 Charles Street South, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
🎓 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
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Advent School
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
1.2 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.2 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
1.5 mi
Timilty Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.3 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
Cathedral High School
0.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 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 College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 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
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.0 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 Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 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
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 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 Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 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
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.7 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
Grades 07-12
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 2, 2025
$5,990,000
Original listing
Agent: Tracy Campion Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #73240931
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 15, 2024
$4,862,500
MLS #73240931

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 2, 2025 New Listing Added $5,990,000
Jul 15, 2024 Sold $4,862,500

Market Statistics

Days on Market
133 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,710

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $57,647 $4,553,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$57,647
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$6,290
Monthly
Assessed Value
$4,553,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tracy Campion
Listing Office Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB904054
Office MLS ID BB5984
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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