Tucked away just behind the energy and convenience of Main Street, this charming single-family home beautifully blends antique character with thoughtful modern updates and amenities. Ideally located near Rt. 93, Assembly Row, the Orange Line, Whole Foods, Hood Park/Cambridge Crossing and popular neighborhood restaurants and shops like Monument, Junebug, Monroe Home and La Saison Bakery, this home offers both a peaceful setting and easy access to everything you need. The gut-renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring Brazilian White Pearl quartzite countertops, custom hickory cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel appliances and a sun-filled bump-out with floor-to-ceiling windows. French doors in the living area open to a private patio/courtyard that wraps around the side of the home creating a wonderful extension of the living space for outdoor entertaining. The second-floor offers expansive, flexible space with a separate nook ideal for a home office along with an additional living area, full bathroom and laundry. The top floor features a primary bedroom with skylight and a second bedroom being used as a nursery with a beautifully renovated Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Additional features include 3 ductless mini-split systems for air conditioning, a new Burnham gas-fired boiler and ample basement storage. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the character of a classic single-family home with the comfort, flexibility and upgrades of modern living.
Property Details
Price:
$1,195,000
MLS #:
73584384
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
charlestown
Listed Date:
Sep 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,293
Total Sq Ft:
1,293
Lot Size:
779 sqft / 0.02 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1920
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1293
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Heating
Hot Water, Ductless
Exterior
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Patio
Lot Features
Other
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
On Street
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Rubber
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$9,363
Map
Community
- Address281 1/2 Main Street 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 09, 2026
399
Single Family Listed
116
Avg DOM
667
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,918,421
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 281 1/2 Main Street Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02129. It is listed for $1,195,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,293 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1920. The current price per square foot is $924. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $667. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,918,421. To schedule a showing of MLS#73584384 at 281 1/2 Main Street in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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281 1/2 Main Street
Boston, MA