85 Ferrin Street, Charlestown, MA 02129

Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Charlestown, Boston
3 Stories
Built in 1870
85 Ferrin - Photo 1
85 Ferrin, Apt 2
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Charlestown, Boston
$2,600
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2 Bed
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1 Bath
By Nicholas Nifakos
Welcome to 85 Ferrin Street, a building located in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Charlestown, Boston in Charlestown, MA. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 1870. There are a total of 3 floors. Finally, 85 Ferrin Street was most recently sold on Dec 31, 1969 for $70,000. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $1,154,100. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $279,400. The building was last assessed in 2023.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Facts
General
Year Built
1870
Effective Year Built
2002
Building Count
1
Total Rooms
14
Bedroom Count
7
Bathroom Count
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Partial Bathrooms
3
Building Condition
Average
Building Quality
unknown
Construction Type
unknown
Building Style
Other
Exterior Walls Type
Alum/Vinyl siding
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Roof Shape Type
Flat
Roof Cover Type
unknown
Floor Count
3
Living Units
3
Floor Cover
unknown
Basement Type
Building with no basement
Basement Area
0
Garage Type
unknown
Parking Space Count
0
Patio Type
unknown
Porch Type
unknown
Pool Type
unknown
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
unknown
Property Class
Residential
Land Acres
0.035
Standard Land Use Code
Triplex (3 units, any combination)
County Land Use Code
unknown
Ownership
Current Owner
DUFFY MARY K
Current Owner's Name
JAMES J DUFFY FT
Current Owner 2
MACDONALD JEAN
Previous Owner
SALVO MARIA R
Owner Address - City
NATICK
Owner Address - State
MA
Owner Address - ZIP Code
01760
Ownership Rights Codes
Trustee/Conservator
Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator
Yes
Neighborhood
School District Name
Boston School District
Census Tract
040200
Census Block Code
2002
Census Group
2
Census Year
2019
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
148
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT
Census - County FIPS
25025
Census - Full FIPS
250250402002002
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Code
14454
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Name
Boston, MA
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
14460
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
2507000
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
25
Census Tract Code
040200
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
PK
School District - Unified - LEA Code
2502790
School District - Unified - Name
Boston School District
Zoning
Zoning
R3
Geography
Parcel
CHAR W:02 P:02935 S:000
Lot Code
unknown
Municipality
BOSTON-CHARLESTOWN
Latitude
42.3772
Longitude
-71.0587
FIPS
25025
Mailing Carrier Code
C024
Mailing Full Street Address
3 TAMARACK RD
Mailing House Number
3
Mailing Street Mode
RD
Mailing Street
TAMARACK
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
3022
Geo Status Code
unknown
Valuation
Timestamp
2024-02-13 19:24:19
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 3,294 square feet. The building itself has 4,392 square footage of total floor area. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 85 Ferrin Street is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the Thompson Square - Bunker Hill area have a median price of $3,200. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $2,925. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $3,850. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 788. That means that the median price per sqft is around $4. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $3. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $5. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There is currently one advertised studio listing.
  • There are currently a total of 14 one bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,950. That's $4.22 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 11 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $3,500. That's $3.70 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 4 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $4,250. That's $3.33 price per sqft.

  • There is currently a single advertised four bedroom listing.
About The Area
85 Ferrin Street is located in 02129. There are 18,314 people living here. There are 8,649 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 3 people. According to the census, 57% are currently renting while 43% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 34 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 23% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 72.1%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $90,674. Most folks will commute by car for around 29.8 minutes. Finally, we know that 16% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 34% and 28% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the county level. Suffolk County, Massachusetts has a population of 767,719 people. Based on census records, there are 299,658 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.19 people per household. Most folks are unmarried. They are also typically around 32.4 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 39% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 64% rent while 36% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 23% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 24% have a Bachelor's degree and 19% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 63.4%. Those employed, have a median income of $57,439.

Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to Boston, MA - NH - RI Urban Area. The urban area is home to 4,343,828 people. A total of 1,635,254 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 3.19 people. About 23% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 25% have their Bachelor's and 20% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 26% of the population. Looking to move to this urban area? You'll need to look forward to commuting by car for around 30.7 minutes. Speaking of your commute, 64.5% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $77,009 per year. The median population age has been listed at 38.2 years old. Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 40% of the population while homeowners are at about 60% of the population.
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Studio Median Rent
$2,950
1BR Median Rent
$3,500
2BR Median Rent
$4,250
3BR Median Rent
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Nearby Schools

(within attendance boundary)
Harvard-Kent  •  0.07 mi
50 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Public  •  Elementary  •  Grades PK to 5
Boston School District
Clarence R Edwards Middle  •  0.45 mi
28 Walker Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Public  •  Middle School  •  Grades 6 to 8
Boston School District
Charlestown High  •  0.24 mi
240 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Public  •  High School  •  Grades 9 to 12
Boston School District
School zoning information and other data are provided by RealtyHop Schools and 3rd party sources. The contents of the database are not guaranteed to be accurate or timely. Contact the schools or districts before making any decisions using on this data.
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