197 Eighth St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown's Navy Yard

$1,765,000

Est. $12,814/month

2

Beds

2.5

Baths

1,657

Sq Ft

$1,065

Price/Sq Ft

1989

Year Built

Condominium

Type

283

Days on Market

Closed Listed Feb 19, 2025 • MLS# 73336692 Copied!

About this home

Perfectly situated with both Harbor, outer islands, & marina views, this premier 2 bedroom/2.5 bathroom condo at Flagship Wharf has one of the most sought after & rarely available floor plans in the building. Located on the Penthouse level, it has a soaring cathedral ceilings w/skylights offering amazing light & views of Boston Harbor & Flagship Park. Two exclusive-use balconies offering perfect venues for sunrise morning coffee, al-fresco dining or sunset over Bunker Hill Monument. Bedrooms have beautifully renovated en-suite bathrooms & sliding glass doors to balconies. Sparkling hardwood floors throughout, the living room features a wood burning fireplace. Renovated kitchen has granite & stainless and updated wood cabinetry. 2 SELF PARK GARAGE PARKING SPACES & additional storage. Enjoy the amenities of a full service concierge building including elevator, gym, library & optional valet parking. BUYER INCENTIVE: SELLER WILL CREDIT 1 YEAR OF CONDO FEES AT CLOSING!

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Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1989

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,657 sq ft

Total Rooms

5

Stories

1

Entry Level

9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $1,850,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $1,765,000
                        

Difference: $85,000 (-4.6%)

Performance Metrics

95.4%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

283

Days on Market

Extended listing

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $1,116

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $1,065
                        

This property sold for $1,065 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.6% below the original asking price.

At 283 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$1,065/sq ft

Area Average

$5/sq ft

Difference

+19,689.8%

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

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1989

Living Area 1,657 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Heat Pump

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood

Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement N

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Balcony, City View(s)

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Under, Deeded

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $16,814

Assessed Value $1,438,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry:

Security: TV Monitor, Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989

Structure Type: Mid-Rise

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof:

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 2

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: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Under, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Waterfront: Yes

Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Harbor

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Marina

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Neighborhood

Charlestown's Navy Yard

197 Eighth St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

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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

3 schools

Harvard/Kent Elem

0.4 mi

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

M

Middle Schools

1 school

Edwards Middle

0.9 mi

H

High Schools

3 schools

Charlestown High

0.7 mi

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

East Boston High

1.0 mi

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HOA Fee $2,288/mo

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95% Interest

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

✓

Sold

Dec 10, 2025

Property sold

🏠

Listed for Sale

Feb 19, 2025

$1,799,000

Original listing

Agent: Karen Colombosian Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

🏠

Listed for Sale

Feb 19, 2025

$1,799,000

Original listing

Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Previous Transaction - MLS #73203058

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Dec 20, 2024

$40,000

MLS #73203058

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Previous Transaction - MLS #73287014

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Nov 25, 2024

$1,400,000

MLS #73287014

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Previous Transaction - MLS #73183054

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Mar 15, 2024

$1,800,000

MLS #73183054

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
12/10/2025	✓ Sold	-	-	-	Property sold
02/19/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,799,000	-	-	Original listing
02/19/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,799,000	-	-	Original listing
12/20/2024	🏷️ Previously Sold	$40,000	-	-	MLS #73203058
11/25/2024	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,400,000	-	-	MLS #73287014
03/15/2024	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,800,000	-	-	MLS #73183054

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Feb 19, 2025	New Listing Added	$1,799,000	—
Feb 19, 2025	New Listing Added	$1,799,000	—
Dec 20, 2024	Sold	$40,000	—
Nov 25, 2024	Sold	$1,400,000	—
Mar 15, 2024	Sold	$1,800,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

283 days

Price per Sq Ft

$1,065

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$16,814	$1,438,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$16,814

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$2,288

Monthly

Assessed Value

$1,438,600

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Previous Transaction - MLS #73203058

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Previous Transaction - MLS #73287014

Previously Sold

Previous Transaction - MLS #73183054

Previously Sold

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