55 Main St, Unit 6

Boston, MA 02129

$625,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
758 Sq. Ft.
$825 / Sq. Ft.
758
Sq. Ft.
$825
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity to live at one of the most desirable historic addresses in the Gas Light District of Charlestown, with PARKING. This unit has the charm of post and beam ceilings, located on the top floor, in-unit laundry, updated kitchen and bath, loads of storage, and central A/C. Incredible natural light, wood floors throughout, stainless steel appliances and white cabinetry in updated kitchen. Spacious in-unit storage, plus large basement assigned storage. In addition to in-unit laundry, there...Rare opportunity to live at one of the most desirable historic addresses in the Gas Light District of Charlestown, with PARKING. This unit has the charm of post and beam ceilings, located on the top floor, in-unit laundry, updated kitchen and bath, loads of storage, and central A/C. Incredible natural light, wood floors throughout, stainless steel appliances and white cabinetry in updated kitchen. Spacious in-unit storage, plus large basement assigned storage. In addition to in-unit laundry, there is common area laundry in the basement. Close to the Navy Yard and the great restaurants of Charlestown. Quick easy access to Downtown Boston and Route 93. Community College Orange line T Stop located 0.8 miles and Route 92 MBTA bus stop to downtown Boston financial district. Units in this building do not come on the market often.
  1. Listed by Kathy Culkin • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Property Details for 55 Main Street, Unit 6

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Charlestown
Area
MA-Boston-Charlestown, MA-Boston
Style
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse, Corner
LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2022 10:50 PM

Property Details for 55 Main Street, Unit 6

StatusSold
MLS #72586487
Days on Market52
Taxes$2,949 / year
HOA Fees$204 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1850
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group, Kathy Culkin

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley, Conor Joyce

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Building Information for 55 Main Street, Unit 6

Building/ComplexDeacon Larkin House CondominiumFloor3Stories1Residences6Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets Not AllowedYear Built1850

Payment Calculator

$3,724 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,275

Property Taxes

$246

HOA Dues

$204

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 55 Main Street, Unit 6

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Assume Conv.
  • Living Area: 758.0
  • Total Units: 6
  • Property Attached: No
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse, Corner
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Dining Area, Cable Hookup, Closet - Linen, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Entry Hall
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: Third Floor, In Building, In Unit
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Post & Beam
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: Detached
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Assigned
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Beamed Ceilings,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Laminate,Remodeled
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Third
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 56.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 8.0
  • Kitchen Level: Third
  • Kitchen Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Listing Agent owns unit in building. Taxes as stated include FY2019 residential exemption
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1282099
  • Assessments: $536,000
  • Book: 25414
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: RESIDENT
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Deacon Larkin House Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 5
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 6
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 55 Main Street, Unit 6

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72586487

$625,000—
Jan 24, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #662210746

$625,000

+4.2% / yr

Dec 10, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72586487

—
Oct 30, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72586487

$680,000—
Oct 2, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100157838

$280,000

+19.0% / yr

Aug 29, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99923585

$137,500

+14.2% / yr

Mar 31, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99923837

$114,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72586487

$625,000
01/24/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #662210746

$625,000

+4.2% / yr

12/10/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72586487

—
10/30/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72586487

$680,000
10/02/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100157838

$280,000

+19.0% / yr

08/29/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99923585

$137,500

+14.2% / yr

03/31/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99923837

$114,000

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

Public Records for 55 Main Street, Unit 6

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$631,300Total-
Tax Record2025$7,310 ($609 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt758 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt758 SqFtStories1Lot Size758 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1850Year Renovated1984ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCHAR W:02 P:03652 S:012

Schools near 55 Main Street, Unit 6

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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group, Kathy Culkin

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