$985,000
SOLD OCT 8, 2021
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,550 Sq Ft
$343/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$635 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2021

Gorgeous penthouse duplex perched on top of High Street in the heart of Charlestown. Features include an enormous living area with high ceilings, built-in bookshelves, decorative marble mantle, and original wide pine floors. Sunny and open kitchen with large picture window, breakfast counter, stainless steel appliances including gas cooking, dishwasher and new refrigerator. Separate dining room comfortably seats six, with built-in cabinetry and front facing windows. Walk out from the living area to the enormous private deck with room for both dining and lounging. Upstairs are two large bedrooms, the first is king sized with double closets and front and back exposures. The second bed is a very good size with a large closet and two tree top windows. A full bathroom, laundry area and access to private attic storage round out this level. Additional features include central air conditioning, and a fabulous location, close to great shops and restaurants, Whole Foods, and the Orange Line.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christa Cardwell

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/10/2021

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

The Team - Real Estate Advisors

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2021
Closed on
Oct 8, 2021
Sold by
Faber Scott D and Faber Lauren G
Bought by
Jones Nathan L
Seller's Agent
Christa Cardwell
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
The Team - Real Estate Advisors
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.01%
Total Days on Market
30
Current Estimated Value
$1,215,435

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$230,435
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,007,655
Outstanding Balance
$930,768
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$279,897

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2015
Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Quigley Mark A
Bought by
Faber Scott D and Faber Lauren G
Seller's Agent
Brian Perry
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christa Cardwell
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$720,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.87%
Original Mortgage
$503,700
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2009
Sold by
Weiss Mark
Bought by
Quigley Mark A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2004
Sold by
Goode Andrea M and Paris Hildegrade B
Bought by
Weiss Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1999
Sold by
Carroll Drusilla A and Carroll Charles F
Bought by
Goode Andrea M and Paris Hildegarde B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1996
Sold by
Connelly Matthew J and Connelly Catherine B
Bought by
Schuitema Drusilla A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1991
Sold by
Berman Jeffrey N and Berman Louise G
Bought by
Connelly Matthew P and Connelly Catherine
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $985,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $690,000 --
Deed $565,000 --
Deed $649,000 --
Deed $330,000 --
Deed $199,000 --
Deed $174,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,007,655 VA
Previous Owner $459,050 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $503,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $295,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Sold $985,000 -1.0% $635 / Sq Ft
09/09/2021 09/09/21 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2021 08/10/21 For Sale $995,000 +44.2% $642 / Sq Ft
07/16/2015 07/16/15 Sold $690,000 -1.3% $445 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2015 05/27/15 Price Changed $699,000 -2.9% $451 / Sq Ft
05/07/2015 05/07/15 For Sale $720,000 -- $465 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $11,362 $981,200 $0 $981,200
2024 $10,225 $938,100 $0 $938,100
2023 $9,774 $910,100 $0 $910,100
2022 $9,317 $856,300 $0 $856,300
2021 $9,137 $856,300 $0 $856,300
2020 $8,590 $813,400 $0 $813,400
2019 $7,655 $726,285 $0 $726,285
2018 $7,249 $691,700 $0 $691,700
2017 $7,043 $665,071 $0 $665,071
2016 $10,272 $933,800 $0 $933,800
2015 $9,409 $777,000 $0 $777,000
2014 $8,965 $712,600 $0 $712,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72878940

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CHAR-000000-000002-000527-000008