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$983,294$796 / ft²
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Last sold for $455,000 on Mar 29, 2002

38 HIGH ST APT 1

CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,235 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.
1,235 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$983K
$885K 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.$455,000 · Mar 29, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,390 (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.$638,200 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$638,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$619,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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

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

E
Warren / Prescott K-8 SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Charlestown High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 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

38 High St Apt 1 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 76% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Charlestown 02129
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 82% 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
$461K$3M

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$983,294
CheaperTypical $1,031,728Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$796
CheaperTypical $943Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,235 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size1,235 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1899Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 38 High St Apt 1 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharlestown 02129Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$983,29446% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$79618% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,235 ft²52% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,235 ft²60% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than189958% of homes18% of homes

About 38 High St Apt 1

How much is 38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA is $983,294 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $885,183 to $1,081,405. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA last sell?

38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA last sold on Mar 29, 2002 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA?

38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,235 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA built?

38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA?

38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA is assigned to Warren / Prescott K-8 School (elementary), rated A-; Charlestown High School (high), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA compare to other homes in Charlestown 02129?

Among the 5,261 homes in Charlestown 02129, it is worth more than 46% of them ($983,294 against a typical $1,031,728), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($796 against a typical $943), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,235 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (1,235 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 58% of them (1899 against a typical 1899). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 76% 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 38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 High St Apt 1, Charlestown, MA was $7,390. The county assessed it at $638,200.

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