Live above it all in this penthouse duplex at Parris Landing, where waterfront luxury meets city convenience in Charlestown’s historic Navy Yard. This rare 1-bedroom plus home office/guest space includes garage parking and a private corner roof deck with sweeping Boston Harbor and skyline views. Perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails, your private outdoor oasis sits high above it all. Inside, the chef’s kitchen offers cherry and glass cabinetry, granite breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and designer lighting, opening to a bright living area with bamboo flooring. A skylit office provides the ideal work-from-home or guest space. The oversized bedroom features custom closets plus nearby extra storage. Parris Landing is pet-friendly and full-service, with 24-hour concierge, outdoor pool, BBQ courtyard, fitness center with Peloton, EV charging, and easy access to commuter boat, MGH, neighborhood cafes, downtown, and Logan.
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
42 8th St APT 5525, Charlestown, MA 02129
2beds
971sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$772,500 Zestimate®
$798/sqft
$4,020 Estimated rent
Home value
$772,500
$711,000 - $842,000
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Outdoor poolOversized bedroomStainless steel appliancesPrivate outdoor oasisCustom closetsSkylit officeCherry and glass cabinetry
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Listed by:
Ed Greable & Company 617-497-8900,
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest 617-497-8900,
Ed Greable 617-905-9128
Bought with:
Ed Greable & Company
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73505795
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 971
- Total interior livable area: 971 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 971
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Assigned
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Professional Landscaping
- Pool features: Association, In Ground, Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Harbor, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Harbor,Ocean,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Ocean, Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Details
- Parcel number: CHARW02P03506S798
- Zoning: CD
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1899
- Major remodel year: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Marina, Public School, T-Station
- Security: Intercom, TV Monitor, Concierge
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Pool, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Clubroom
- Services included: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $965 monthly
Location
- Region: Charlestown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $798/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $704,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,159
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Sold | $775,000-3.1%$798/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Pending sale | $799,900$824/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Contingent | $799,900$824/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,900$824/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listing removed | $799,900$824/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73396307 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $799,900-3%$824/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $824,900+10.1%$850/sqft |
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| 7/29/2020 | Sold | $749,000$771/sqft |
Source: LINK #214019 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2020 | Pending sale | $749,000$771/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Beacon Hill #72662982 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2020 | Listed for sale | $749,000+20.8%$771/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Beacon Hill #72662982 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2016 | Sold | $620,000+0.2%$639/sqft |
Source: LINK #171142 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2015 | Pending sale | $619,000$637/sqft |
Source: Hammond Residential #71942364 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $619,000+39.4%$637/sqft |
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| 7/25/2011 | Sold | $444,000-1.3%$457/sqft |
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| 4/8/2011 | Listed for sale | $450,000-6.1%$463/sqft |
Source: Elite Realty, Inc. #71211243 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2010 | Listing removed | $479,000$493/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Elite Realty, Inc. #71054438 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2010 | Listed for sale | $479,000-10.6%$493/sqft |
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| 9/19/2005 | Sold | $536,046$552/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,159 +10.4% | $704,600 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $7,390 +6.6% | $678,000 +5% |
| 2023 | $6,935 +0.7% | $645,700 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,888 -2.2% | $633,100 -4.1% |
| 2021 | $7,042 +1.5% | $660,000 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $6,938 +2.2% | $657,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,790 +5.6% | $644,200 +5% |
| 2018 | $6,429 +647.2% | $613,500 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $860 -84.1% | $590,200 +20.2% |
| 2016 | $5,403 -1.2% | $491,200 +8.8% |
| 2015 | $5,468 +4.6% | $451,500 +13.4% |
| 2013 | $5,230 +0.3% | $398,000 -0.5% |
| 2012 | $5,213 +2% | $399,800 |
| 2011 | $5,113 +2% | $399,800 -5.3% |
| 2010 | $5,013 +9.2% | $422,000 -2.2% |
| 2009 | $4,589 -3.1% | $431,700 |
| 2008 | $4,736 +1.1% | $431,700 +1.3% |
| 2007 | $4,685 | $426,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Charlestown
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02129
- Charlestown
- 42 8th St Apartment 5525
