A 44-unit condominium community in Charlestown, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
30 Monument Square is a 44-unit condominium association housed in a restored schoolhouse that earned a Graham-Gund Award for its architectural restoration. Located in historic Monument Square in Charlestown, the building represents a successful adaptive reuse project that blends period character with modern residential living. Recent market data shows a median sale price of $488,750 with an average of 38 days on market.
The building features both one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans suited to different living situations. Two-bedroom units measure approximately 1,100 square feet and include 1.5 bathrooms. One-bedroom-plus units occupy the southwest corner positions on upper floors, offering expansive views while maintaining efficient layouts.
Front-facing units command particular interest given their orientation toward Monument Square and the surrounding park. Upper-floor units in the southwest corner capture sunset exposures and sightlines extending to Downtown Boston, the Back Bay, and Leonard P. (Zakim Bridge). These positioning advantages typically translate to higher light levels and reduced urban noise compared to rear-facing units.
Soaring ceilings and oversized windows are characteristic of the schoolhouse's conversion, with several listings noting dramatic ceiling heights and substantial natural light. The granite exterior visible from the street reflects the building's commitment to period-appropriate restoration details.
The association's price per square foot averages $438, with recent sales activity providing reasonable market transparency. With four sales in the recent period and a median price of $488,750, units typically sell within 38 days, suggesting reasonably balanced supply and demand for this specific inventory.
Monument Square anchors one of Charlestown's most recognized historic districts. The neighborhood sits within walking distance of the Charlestown waterfront, Paul Revere House, and Bunker Hill Monument. The location provides direct access to major commuting corridors via Route 1 and nearby transit connections, though specific transit details were not provided in available listing information.
Residents benefit from the mature neighborhood character while maintaining proximity to downtown Boston's employment centers and cultural institutions. The building's adaptive reuse concept preserves Charlestown's architectural heritage while providing contemporary residential conveniences like garage parking and central air. The on-site superintendent ensures building maintenance oversight.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside 30 Monument Square — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about 30 Monument Square →Over recent sales, units at 30 Monument Square sold at a median of $488,750, about $438 per square foot.
30 Monument Square is a 44-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 30 Monument Square averaged about 38 days on market, with 4 closings in the period.
