42 Harvard Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,660,000
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,030
Sq Ft
$412
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1875
Year Built
2
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
47
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed Oct 22, 2009 • MLS# 70992528 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,669,000
Final Sale Price: $1,660,000
Difference: $9,000 (-0.5%)
Performance Metrics
99.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
47
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $414
Sale $/sq ft: $412
This property sold for $412 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 47 days on market before selling.

About this home

Stunning 4030 sq. ft. single-family brownstone on one of the most sought after gas-lit streets boasts finishes unseen in Charlestown. “State of the art” kitchen features Viking 6 burner professional range, 42 inch Viking refrigerator/freezer, honed granite, oversized island, custom tiled backsplash and expansive deck. Open concept ideal for entertaining. Luxurious master suite with en-suite bath w/ radiant heat. Quater-Sawn oak throughout. Au-pair suite. 2 tandem parking. This is one of a kind

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

65.1%
Price Range
53
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73590132
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 16, 2026
$4,750,000
MLS #73590132
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Sold
Feb 25, 2010
$1,660,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 53
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Listed for Sale
Oct 22, 2009
$1,669,000
Original listing
Agent: Jane Reitz Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Charlestown

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $9,279 $872,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,279
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$872,900

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1875
Living Area 4,030 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Central, Radiant
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished
Laundry Third Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Wet Bar, Mud Room, Den, Inlaw Apt.

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Slate, Rubber
Features Balcony / Deck, Deck, Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Roof
Features Tandem
Total Spaces 2
Electric 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer
Annual Tax $9,279
Assessed Value $872,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures measured by architect, not a legal in-law
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 53 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,030 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Wet bar, Mud Room, Den, Inlaw Apt.
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry: Third Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1875
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Foundation: Granite

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Radiant
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Advent School
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
F
Condon K-8 School
0.9 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.1 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.3 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.6 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
1.3 mi
Timilty Middle
2.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.2 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.9 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.4 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.6 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Charlestown

42 Harvard Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jane Reitz
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Charlestown
Office Phone 617-819-3255
Agent MLS ID BB807299
Office MLS ID BB9041
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 9:10 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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