Nestled on a picturesque gas-lit side street in Charlestown, this semi-attached single-family home sits proudly on a corner lot and offers an exciting opportunity to create your dream city residence. With five bedrooms, the flexible floor plan easily accommodates a growing household, work-from-home setups, or even rental income possibilities. The elevated kitchen overlooks the street and offers city skyline views, along with a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, gas range, and stylish tile accents. A mud/laundry room provides direct access to the private, enclosed backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully updated bathroom featuring a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed tile shower. The top floor is primed for a transformation into a stunning primary suite or bonus living area. With its unbeatable location, charming character, and room to personalize, this home is a rare Charlestown gem.
Property Details
Price:
$1,100,000
MLS #:
73401298
Status:
Pending
Beds:
5
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
charlestown
Listed Date:
Jul 8, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,547
Total Sq Ft:
1,547
Lot Size:
1,240 sqft / 0.03 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1875
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Heating
Baseboard
Laundry Features
First Floor
Exterior
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
Parking Features
On Street
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$13,162
Map
Community
- Address4 Essex St Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02129
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Oct 04, 2025
369
Single Family Listed
136
Avg DOM
682
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,974,343
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 4 Essex St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02129. It is listed for $1,100,000 and features 5 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,547 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1875. The current price per square foot is $711. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $682. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,974,343. To schedule a showing of MLS#73401298 at 4 Essex St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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4 Essex St
Boston, MA