For over 150 years, 12 Auburn Street has been part of Charlestown’s neighborhood foundation. Set on a quiet residential street moments from Main Street and the historic waterfront, this brick brownstone offers a rare chance to own architectural legacy while shaping its next chapter. Spanning four levels and 3,350+ square feet, the home offers scale and structure emblematic of its era. Configured as a multi-family, it includes a garden-level residence with private front and rear access, while the upper levels live comfortably as a single-family. Features include three bedrooms, three and one half renovated baths, three marble fireplaces, an entertainment room, updated kitchen, private deck and patio. Includes one deeded garage parking space nearby and two transferable off-street spaces. Original character, enduring construction, and timeless appeal make this a rare Charlestown opportunity.
Property Details
Price:
$2,990,000
MLS #:
73504174
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
charlestown
Listed Date:
Apr 20, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,360
Total Sq Ft:
3,360
Lot Size:
1,946 sqft / 0.04 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1880
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2760
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
600
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Fireplaces Total
3
Heating
Natural Gas
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian, Other (See Remarks)
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Brick
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Deck – Composite, Patio, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
Other
Open Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached, Heated Garage, Off Street
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Deck – Composite, Patio
Roof
Rubber
View
City
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$17,400
Map
Community
- Address12 Auburn 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 Apr 21, 2026
315
Single Family Listed
157
Avg DOM
710
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,995,689
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 12 Auburn St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02129. It is listed for $2,990,000 and features 3 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,360 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1880. The current price per square foot is $890. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $710. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,995,689. To schedule a showing of MLS#73504174 at 12 Auburn St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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12 Auburn St
Boston, MA