Sold for $820,000

$820,000

42 8th St APT 2508, Charlestown, MA 02129

2beds

1,089sqft

Condominium

Built in 1899

-- sqft lot

$872,000 Zestimate^®

$753/sqft

$4,927 Estimated rent

Home value

$872,000

$828,000 - $916,000

$4,927/mo

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What's special

Heated outdoor poolPrivate deckGarage parkingNew granite countertopsSoaring ceilingsCustom shelvingWood floors throughout

This 2 bed/2 bath penthouse with its own private deck overlooking Boston Harbor is truly one of a kind! The well designed kitchen showcases new granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a wine fridge along with a trash compactor. Step out of the kitchen into a stylish dining/living room that spills onto its own balcony, A few of the many. upgrades the condo offers include wood floors throughout, soaring ceilings, opened staircase, and a glass partitions that allows the light to fill the second bedroom. The primary bedroom features exposed brick and is large enough to fit a king size bed. The renovated en-suite primary bathroom offers heated tile floors, custom tiled walk-in shower, and custom shelving. Parris Landing is a professional managed complex with on-site management and maintenance, 24 hour concierge, state of the art gym, business center and community room. Heated outdoor pool and garage parking make Parris Landing the place to live! Easy access to all major highways.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Basement: None
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,089
Total interior livable area: 1,089 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Assigned, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck
Pool features: Association, In Ground, Heated
Has view: Yes
View description: Water, Harbor
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Harbor,Water
Waterfront features: Waterfront, Harbor

Details

Parcel number: 4606328
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Brick

Condition

Year built: 1899
Major remodel year: 2003

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Concierge

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Clubroom, Clubhouse
Services included: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
HOA fee: $831 monthly

Location

Region: Charlestown

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $753/sqft
Tax assessed value: $649,100
Annual tax amount: $6,971
Date on market: 12/26/2025

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/8/2023	Sold	$820,000-3.5%$753/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73116970 Report a problem
6/15/2023	Contingent	$850,000$781/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73116970 Report a problem
5/29/2023	Listed for sale	$850,000-5.5%$781/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73116970 Report a problem
5/1/2023	Listing removed	$899,000$826/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73090408 Report a problem
3/22/2023	Listed for sale	$899,000+16%$826/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73090408 Report a problem
11/5/2019	Sold	$775,000-4.9%$712/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/5/2019	Listed for sale	$815,000-1.2%$748/sqft
Source: Mark M. Owen Esq. #72559595 Report a problem
11/22/2018	Listing removed	$825,000$758/sqft
Source: Mark M. Owen Esq. #72423466 Report a problem
11/14/2018	Listed for sale	$825,000+83.3%$758/sqft
Source: Mark M. Owen Esq. #72423466 Report a problem
5/18/2011	Listing removed	$3,000$3/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #71185403 Report a problem
4/22/2011	Listed for rent	$3,000$3/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #71185403 Report a problem
4/22/2011	Listing removed	$450,000$413/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #71184027 Report a problem
4/11/2011	Price change	$450,000+14900%$413/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #71184027 Report a problem
3/5/2011	Listed for sale	$3,000-99.4%$3/sqft
Source: Dawn Beckman #71185403 Report a problem
7/11/2005	Sold	$525,500$483/sqft
Source: LINK #50887 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,202 +10.4%	$708,300 +3.9%
2024	$7,429 +6.6%	$681,600 +5%
2023	$6,971 +0.7%	$649,100 +2%
2022	$6,924 -2.2%	$636,400 -4.1%
2021	$7,080 +8.2%	$663,500 +7%
2020	$6,546 +2.2%	$619,900 +2%
2019	$6,406 +5.6%	$607,800 +5%
2018	$6,067 +320%	$578,900 +4%
2017	$1,445 -75%	$556,800 +6%
2016	$5,778 -4.4%	$525,300 +5.2%
2015	$6,045 +4.5%	$499,200 +13.4%
2013	$5,786 +1.1%	$440,300 +0.4%
2012	$5,721 +2%	$438,700
2011	$5,611 +2%	$438,700 -5.2%
2010	$5,500 +5.6%	$463,000 -5.5%
2009	$5,207 -3.1%	$489,800 +0%
2008	$5,371 +1.1%	$489,600 +1.3%
2007	$5,314	$483,500