8 Prospect St # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,100,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,131
Sq Ft
$973
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
1
Parking
17
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 27, 2025 • MLS# 73339508 Copied! • Updated Apr 8, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $899,000
Final Sale Price: $1,100,000
Difference: +$201,000 (+22.4%)
Performance Metrics
122.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $795
Sale $/sq ft: $973
This property sold for $973 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 22.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort in this fantastic floor-thru condo with an oversized private yard. Nestled in a classic rowhouse with brick façade and copper bays, this 2-bed, 2-bath home boasts large windows on three sides. The bright living room features an oversized double window with city views and flows seamlessly into a spacious eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, quartz counters with bar seating, tiled backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances. The primary bedroom offers triple front-facing windows, a large closet, and an ensuite bath with a tub and shower, glass doors, and full tile surround. Spacious guest bedroom has two exposures and a French accent door. The second bath includes a glass-surround shower and large tile flooring. Step from the kitchen to your expansive L-shaped bluestone patio. This home has central AC, HW floors, in-unit WD, private basement storage room, 9.5’ ceilings, recessed lighting and a full easy access parking space

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Property History

Market Insights

18.3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Apr 7, 2025
$1,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 28, 2025
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Charles Roderick Office: eXp Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $8,885 $815,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,885
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$431
Monthly
Assessed Value
$815,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,131 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Central Air, Unit Control
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features Storage, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Assigned, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $8,885
Assessed Value $815,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $431 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Storage
Optional Fee Includes Additional Parking Space
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures 497 Square foot patio and 169 Square Foot Storage are not included in the 1,131 unit Footage
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Other (see Remarks)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,131 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Storage, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom, Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Rowhouse, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River
Community Amenities: Park, Highway Access
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
0.1 mi
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.1 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-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.4 mi | #86 of 352 | Score: 50.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
544 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Edwards Middle
0.6 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
Charlestown High
0.4 mi
D
Charlestown High School
0.4 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
Seaport Academy School
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Charlestown

8 Prospect St # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Charles Roderick
Listing Office eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Office Phone 888-854-7493
Agent MLS ID BB904349
Office MLS ID AC0342
Listing Data Updated Apr 8, 2025 2:36 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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