
53 Elm St Unit 2 Charlestown, MA 02129
Thompson Square-Bunker Hill NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of May 2017Fantastic 2BR/1BA floor through condo on tree-lined Elm street. Living room with bay window, wood burning fireplace with federal style mantel, custom built-ins, classic ceiling medallion and beautiful crown moldings. The living space flows into a formal dining room with double closets. The open layout continues into a spacious kitchen with bar seating, cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances and gas cooking. The master bedroom is situated at the back of the unit for privacy and offers a walk-in closet. A sunny second bedroom, currently being used as an office, is tucked off the living room. Large private roof deck with Monument views. The unit has three exposures, plenty of storage including basement storage, and in-unit laundry.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 11/12/2014

Last Buyer's Agent
Leslie Madge
Sparrow Realty
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$8,098
Year Built
1885
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 2
- Unit Placement: Middle, Front
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1885
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Flooring: Tile, Pine
- Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor
- Bathroom #1: Second Floor
- Kitchen: Second Floor
- Laundry Room: Second Floor
- Living Room: Second Floor
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wood, Main Level
- Dining Room: Second Floor
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Clapboard, Shingles, Wood
- Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof
Garage/Parking
- Parking: On Street Permit
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Heat Zones: 1
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Condominium Name: Carpe Diem Condo Trust
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
- Association Pool: No
- Management: Owner Association
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- No Units: 3
- Unit Building: 2
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Condominium Deed | $780,000 | None Available | |
Not Resolvable | $633,000 | -- | |
Not Resolvable | $565,000 | -- | |
Deed | $255,400 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $624,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $480,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $489,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $506,400 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $91,500 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $135,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $200,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/18/2017 05/18/17 | Sold | $633,000 | -1.1% | $675 / Sq Ft |
03/24/2017 03/24/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/08/2017 03/08/17 | For Sale | $639,900 | +13.3% | $682 / Sq Ft |
12/23/2014 12/23/14 | Sold | $565,000 | 0.0% | $602 / Sq Ft |
12/06/2014 12/06/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
11/18/2014 11/18/14 | Off Market | $565,000 | -- | -- |
11/12/2014 11/12/14 | For Sale | $559,000 | -- | $596 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $8,098 | $699,300 | $0 | $699,300 |
2024 | $7,717 | $708,000 | $0 | $708,000 |
2023 | $7,376 | $686,800 | $0 | $686,800 |
2022 | $7,185 | $660,400 | $0 | $660,400 |
2021 | $7,046 | $660,400 | $0 | $660,400 |
2020 | $6,664 | $631,100 | $0 | $631,100 |
2019 | $5,967 | $566,100 | $0 | $566,100 |
2018 | $5,423 | $517,500 | $0 | $517,500 |
2017 | $5,271 | $497,700 | $0 | $497,700 |
2016 | $5,315 | $483,200 | $0 | $483,200 |
2015 | $4,536 | $374,600 | $0 | $374,600 |
2014 | $4,322 | $343,600 | $0 | $343,600 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2017
Leslie Madge
Sparrow Realty
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Seller's Agent in 2014
Nancy Roth
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 242-4222
156 in this area
229 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71768260

APN: CHAR-000000-000002-000199-000004
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