5 Monument Sq, Unit 1&2

Boston, MA 02129

$2,650,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,752 Sq. Ft.
$963 / Sq. Ft.
2,752
Sq. Ft.
$963
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rich in Charlestown history & historic elegance, this stunning 3+ bedroom, 2 full, 2 half bath, corner, parlor duplex was the famous home of The Literary Union and later St. Mary’s Women’s Club. Built in 1856 to entertain & educate through literary evenings and lectures, the home’s impressive double parlor has soaring 12ft ceilings, thick crown moldings and great acoustics. Each of the 3 king size bedrooms have gleaming hardwood floors, ample closet storage, the primary bedroom features original...Rich in Charlestown history & historic elegance, this stunning 3+ bedroom, 2 full, 2 half bath, corner, parlor duplex was the famous home of The Literary Union and later St. Mary’s Women’s Club. Built in 1856 to entertain & educate through literary evenings and lectures, the home’s impressive double parlor has soaring 12ft ceilings, thick crown moldings and great acoustics. Each of the 3 king size bedrooms have gleaming hardwood floors, ample closet storage, the primary bedroom features original museum quality stained glass windows. The library has pocket doors for privacy and floor to ceiling built-in bookshelves. Open & spacious, the kitchen has a granite breakfast bar which flows to a delightful family room with a gas fireplace. The private , enclosed landscaped patio is a perfect escape with a book. Two DEEDED Parking spaces complete this magnificent home.

Listing Agent

  1. Eve Dougherty

    Eve Dougherty

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    eve@compass.com

    P: (617)-838-5884

Property Details for 5 Monument Square, Unit 1&2

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Charlestown
Area
MA-Boston-Charlestown, MA-Boston
Style
Townhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
Unit Placement
Front, Back, Walkout, Courtyard, Garden, Corner

Location

Sold By Compass, Eve Dougherty

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LISTING UPDATED: 10/12/2022 02:26 PM

Property Details for 5 Monument Square, Unit 1&2

StatusSold
MLS #73022815
Days on Market18
Taxes$26,220 / year
HOA Fees$615 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1856
CountySuffolk County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.25%

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Building Information for 5 Monument Square, Unit 1&2

Building/Complex5 Monument SqFloor1Stories2Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1856

Payment Calculator

$16,684 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,884

Property Taxes

$2,185

HOA Dues

$615

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Property Information for 5 Monument Square, Unit 1&2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2752.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 3
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Corner
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Home Office, Central Vacuum, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Wired for Surround Sound, Intercom, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Marble, First Floor, In Unit
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Front,Back,Walkout,Courtyard,Garden
  • Fencing: Security
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Assigned, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Assigned, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Assigned, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: bosto
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pocket Door
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:02 P:03388 S:002,1282069
  • Assessments: $2,409,900
  • Book: 46528
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Association Security: Intercom, Security Gate, Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1&2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 5 Monument Square, Unit 1&2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 5 Monument Square, Unit 1&2

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Warren-Prescott K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Charlestown High School
Public7 to 12

Eliot K-8 Innovation School
PublicPK to 8

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