197 Eighth Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$850,000
1
Beds
2
Baths
1,445
Sq Ft
$588
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1989
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Condominium
Type
46
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Sep 10, 2009 • MLS# 70972688 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

Track this home for price, status, and open-house alerts.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $879,000
Final Sale Price: $850,000
Difference: $29,000 (-3.3%)
Performance Metrics
96.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
46
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $608
Sale $/sq ft: $588
This property sold for $588 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 46 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 28 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$588/sq ft
Area Median
$661/sq ft
Difference
11.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Beautiful front facing 1+BR penthouse unit at Flagship Wharf with spectacular deck featuring city and harbor views. Newly renovated high-end custom kitchen with granite countertops, island, stainless appliances and wine refrigerator. Open "great room" feel. Harbor facing master bedroom with private marble bath and his/her closets. Llibrary/den with wood-burning fireplace and guest full bath. 2 car garage parking- valet.

BMN Estimate

Get the number an algorithm can't give you

A free agent CMA factors in condition, upgrades, and the street — the things comps alone can't see.

Recently Sold Nearby

Price & Status History

Market Insights

48.5%
Price Range
47
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73519055
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 24, 2026
$1,650,000
MLS #73519055
View Listing →
✓
Sold
Dec 7, 2009
$850,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 47
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 10, 2009
$879,000
Original listing
Agent: Nancy Roth Office: Hammond Residential

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $6,454 $736,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,454
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$1,109
Per month
Assessed Value
$736,500

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 1,445 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Assigned
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,454
Assessed Value $736,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,109
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Sauna/steam
Optional Fee $238
Optional Fee Includes Valet Parking
Pets Yes
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Taxes Include Residential Exemption. Seller Pays 2% To Bra At Closing. 2 Parking Easements $119ea/mo
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building PH19
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 47 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,445 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Doorman

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Heat Pump
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Under, Assigned

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Harbor
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility
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
0.3 mi
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.4 mi | #594 of 825 | Score: 41.1
Dropped 186 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.6 mi | #47 of 352 | Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Edwards Middle
0.9 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
Charlestown High
0.6 mi
D
Charlestown High School
0.6 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
East Boston High
1.0 mi
Learn about these ratings
School data provided by BMN Schools

Location

Loading map...

Neighborhood

Charlestown

197 Eighth Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nancy Roth
Listing Office Hammond Residential
Office Phone 617-337-9000
Agent MLS ID H8000088
Office MLS ID BB3017
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 8:54 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

Contact Us

Steve Novak Real Estate
Steve Novak Real Estate
BMN Boston Powered by SERHANT
mail@steve-novak.com
Ask about this property — free, no obligation.

Similar Homes for Sale

Comparable Properties

Customize Comparable Search

Finding comparable properties...

Market Analytics for Boston, MA

Real-time market trends and pricing data for this area

Loading market insights for Boston.