8 Hancock St

2,029 Sq. Ft.
$973 / Sq. Ft.
2,029
Sq. Ft.
$973
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Intentionally gut-renovated in 2020, this single-family gem offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths in the heart of Charlestown. Step inside to an airy, open-concept main level where the living room, dining area, and chef’s kitchen flow seamlessly outdoors - perfect for entertaining. The custom kitchen shines with premium Thermador appliances, sleek quartz countertops, and a striking 11-foot island that anchors the space. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms offer generous closets, a full bath, and a bright laundry...Intentionally gut-renovated in 2020, this single-family gem offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths in the heart of Charlestown. Step inside to an airy, open-concept main level where the living room, dining area, and chef’s kitchen flow seamlessly outdoors - perfect for entertaining. The custom kitchen shines with premium Thermador appliances, sleek quartz countertops, and a striking 11-foot island that anchors the space. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms offer generous closets, a full bath, and a bright laundry area. Retreat to the top floor primary suite with vaulted ceilings, skylights that pour in morning light, a spa-like en-suite bath with double vanity, and a walk-in closet. The finished lower level adds a fourth bedroom, full bath, and a flexible bonus space for movie nights, a home office, or your personal gym. This beautifully crafted home blends comfort and style in a prime Charlestown location, and just a few blocks from Warren-Prescott K-8.

Listing Agents

  1. The Goodrich Team

    The Goodrich Team

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    goodrich@compass.com

    P: (617)-398-4444

  2. Ethan Goodrich

    Ethan Goodrich

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 8 Hancock Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Charlestown
Area
MA-Boston-Charlestown, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2025 02:21 PM

Property Details for 8 Hancock Street

StatusSold
MLS #73405279
Days on Market6
Taxes$14,020 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1885
CountySuffolk County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Nancy Roth

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Building Information for 8 Hancock Street

Stories-Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,067 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,113 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,945

Property Taxes

$1,168

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Hancock Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2029.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:02 P:00205 S:000,1281344
  • Assessments: $1,543,800
  • Book: 64397
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 8 Hancock Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73405279

$1,975,000—
Jul 22, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73405279

—
Jul 22, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73405279

—
Jul 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73405279

$1,899,900—
Dec 18, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72755218

$1,495,000—
Nov 16, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72755218

—
Nov 16, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72755218

—
Nov 10, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72755218

$1,495,000—
Sep 9, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72530181

$700,000—
Jul 13, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72530181

—
Jul 8, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72530181

$795,000—
Dec 29, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99924099

$219,000

+96.7% / yr

Dec 23, 1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99925107

$28,500

-53.7% / yr

Apr 19, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99925174

$104,067—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73405279

$1,975,000
07/22/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73405279

—
07/22/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73405279

—
07/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73405279

$1,899,900
12/18/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72755218

$1,495,000
11/16/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72755218

—
11/16/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72755218

—
11/10/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72755218

$1,495,000
09/09/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72530181

$700,000
07/13/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72530181

—
07/08/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72530181

$795,000
12/29/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99924099

$219,000

+96.7% / yr

12/23/1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99925107

$28,500

-53.7% / yr

04/19/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99925174

$104,067

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

Public Records for 8 Hancock Street

Taxable ValueLand$493,500Additions$1,050,300Total$1,543,800
Tax Record2025$17,877 ($1,490 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,735 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,735 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,067 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885Year Renovated2020ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCHAR W:02 P:00205 S:000

Schools near 8 Hancock Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Charlestown High School
Public7 to 12

Harvard-Kent Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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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