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$1,053,990$975 / ft²
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Last sold for $975,000 on Oct 31, 2024

17 PROSPECT ST

CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,081 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$997K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$975,000 · Oct 31, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,997 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$863,300 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$863,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$924,920

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySUFFOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2017
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Harvard / Kent Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Charlestown High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Warren / Prescott K-8 SchoolA-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02129These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,397
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,594 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$152,177
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$178,903
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

17 Prospect St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Charlestown 02129

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$485K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Charlestown 02129.

How it measures up in Charlestown 02129

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charlestown 02129.

Estimated value$1,053,990
CheaperTypical $1,096,713Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$975
CheaperTypical $946Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,081 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,202 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1899Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 17 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharlestown 02129Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,053,99046% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$97558% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,081 ft²42% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than189045% of homes12% of homes

About 17 Prospect St

How much is 17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA is $1,053,990 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $996,808 to $1,111,172. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA last sell?

17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA last sold on Oct 31, 2024 for $975,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA?

17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,081 square feet of living space.

When was 17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA built?

17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA?

17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA is assigned to Harvard / Kent Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Charlestown High School (high), rated D+; Warren / Prescott K-8 School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA compare to other homes in Charlestown 02129?

Among the 5,259 homes in Charlestown 02129, it is worth more than 46% of them ($1,053,990 against a typical $1,096,713), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($975 against a typical $946), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,081 ft² against a typical 1,202 ft²) and it is newer than 45% of them (1890 against a typical 1899). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 78% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Prospect St, Charlestown, MA was $9,997. The county assessed it at $863,300.

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