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30 Harvard Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,610,000
Est. $9,391/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,520
Sq Ft
$639
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1880
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
22
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 16, 2024 • MLS# 73302855 Copied!

About this home

Overlooking the John Harvard Mall! Rare & Embracing 1880's Bowfront Brick Two Family! East to West Sunshine! One of the most sought after locations in town! Windows Everywhere! This Home has not been on the market in over 50 years! It's now looking for a New Owner to add their own desired upgrades & creativity to enhance this Warm & Wonderful Home! Total renovation is needed. Savvy investors can create two sought after residences or one could design one of the most amazing single family homes in Charlestown! So many ways to magnify the flexibility of this home! Superior space and stunning views! Nice private courtyard for additional entertainment & enjoyment! Large Floor Plates! Full basement too! Endless possibilities! Construct a home with every amenity you have ever desired! Outstanding Opportunity! A Blank Artist's Canvas awaits a discerning home buyer or investor! Estate sale, property being sold "as is". This can be purchased along with 24 Washington St & 47 Harvard St PS 104.

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Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,520 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
5
Levels
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,575,000
Final Sale Price: $1,610,000
Difference: +$35,000 (+2.2%)
Performance Metrics
102.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $625
Sale $/sq ft: $639
This property sold for $639 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1880
Living Area 2,520 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio - Enclosed

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $12,602
Assessed Value $1,476,900

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick
Roof:
Foundation: Stone, Granite
Stories: 5

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch: Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level, Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University, Other

Location

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Neighborhood

Charlestown

30 Harvard Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Walkability

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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

10 schools
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.4 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
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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.5 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.7 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
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.2 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
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
1.2 mi
Grades K-07
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.3 mi | #5 of 12 | Score: 45.3
Improved 124 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
109 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.8 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
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.3 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
Dearborn Middle School
4.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.9 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
0.5 mi
UP Academy
2.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.5 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
C-
East Boston High School
1.6 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
Newman School
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.7 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
2.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.1 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
3.2 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
3.3 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
Ruth Batson Academy
3.9 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 Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.1 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 Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

54.3%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73493060
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Currently Listed
Mar 27, 2026
$3,450,000
MLS #73493060 - Active
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Sold
Dec 3, 2024
$1,610,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
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Listed for Sale
Oct 16, 2024
$1,575,000
Original listing
Agent: Frank Celeste Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 27, 2026 Sold $3,450,000 —
Oct 16, 2024 New Listing Added $1,575,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$639

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $12,602 $1,476,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,602
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,476,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Frank Celeste
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB802670
Office MLS ID BB9059
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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