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21 Parker St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$955,000
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,000
Sq Ft
$318
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1875
Year Built
102
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 29, 2023 • MLS# 73183704 Copied! • Updated Mar 11, 2024

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,249,000
Final Sale Price: $955,000
Difference: $294,000 (-23.5%)
Performance Metrics
76.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
102
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $416
Sale $/sq ft: $318
This property sold for $318 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 23.5% below the original asking price.

At 102 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
$318/sq ft
Area Average
$123/sq ft
Difference
+157.7%

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

About this home

Solid 4-story Charlestown single family house ready for transformation after being owner-occupied by the same family for 30 years. Located within a half-mile of Assembly Square shopping and even closer to the Sullivan T stop. Southern windows receive light at all times of day. Natural wood flooring covers all four levels of the house. Outdoor patio and new deck can be accessed off the kitchen level. Two additional doors are located at the front of the house. Central AC available on the top two floors installed in an accessible pulldown attic space. Four zones of heat allow for comfortable living on every floor. Parking is available on street with a permit. Owner-occupants may qualify for significantly reduced taxes with a city of Boston residential tax exemption in place.

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Property History

Market Insights

49.7%
Price Range
84
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73540375
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 23, 2026
$1,899,900
MLS #73540375 - Active
Sold
Mar 11, 2024
$955,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 84
🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 29, 2023
$1,045,000
Original listing
Agent: Steve Binder Office: Binder Residential

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $7,964 $741,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,964
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$741,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1875
Living Area 3,000 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry First Floor
Features Bedroom

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Features On Street
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $7,964
Assessed Value $741,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Red
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 84 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
3,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Levels
Multi/Split

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom2

Second Floor

Dining Room
Kitchen
Living Room

Third Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2

Other Floor

Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Fourth Floor Floor

Bathroom3
Master Bedroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Bedroom
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City View(s), City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.7 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.8 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.2 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
Advent School
1.8 mi
Grades K-06
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.8 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
Park Street School
1.9 mi
Grades K-07
St. John Elementary School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
2.0 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
The Learning Project
2.1 mi
Grades K-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
2.1 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.7 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.3 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
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.0 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
Mother Caroline Academy
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.2 mi
Epiphany School
6.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.2 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
0.7 mi
Timilty Middle
3.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
1.0 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 Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.3 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
2.6 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
2.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 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
3.6 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
3.9 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 Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
4.1 mi | #312 of 346 | Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
4.1 mi | #321 of 346 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Charlestown

21 Parker St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Steve Binder
Listing Office Binder Residential
Office Phone 617-531-9079
Agent MLS ID CN239462
Office MLS ID AN8252
Listing Data Updated Mar 11, 2024 5:03 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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