Unique in every way, this row house with a private patio perfectly embodies the historic charm of Charlestown. Ideally located a short distance from the Orange Line T, public amenities like the community garden & theater, and Ctown’s best shops & restaurants, this meticulously updated property provides comfort and privacy against the backdrop of vibrant city life. The practical layout features an entryway mudroom, a spacious exposed-beam kitchen & dining area, a 1st floor bath, a generously sized living room with a murphy bed, a top floor bedroom suite with walk-in closet & second full bath, basement storage, and in-unit laundry. Recent updates include A/C (2022), Anderson windows throughout (2024), custom window treatments, a new oven (2025), a new hot water heater (2026), fresh paint, and bedroom carpeting. Located down a charming brick path, this turn-key property is filled with sunlight and views of mature trees in its idyllic setting. Residential exemption available to reduce taxes. All of this with no HOA!
Property Details
Price:
$798,000
MLS #:
73556614
Status:
Active
Beds:
1
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
charlestown
Listed Date:
Jul 29, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
900
Total Sq Ft:
900
Lot Size:
428 sqft / 0.01 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1885
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Schools
Elementary School:
Bps
Middle School:
Bps
High School:
Bps
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
900
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
332
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air, Ductless
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup
Levels
Multi/Split
Exterior
Accessibility Features
No
Architectural Style
Federal
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Patio, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Green Energy Efficient
Thermostat
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
On Street
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
View
City View(s), City
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$9,340
Map
Community
- Address4 Short Street Place 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 Aug 04, 2026
343
Single Family Listed
128
Avg DOM
682
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,899,083
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 4 Short Street Place Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02129. It is listed for $798,000 and features 1 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 900 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1885. The current price per square foot is $887. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $682. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,899,083. To schedule a showing of MLS#73556614 at 4 Short Street Place in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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4 Short Street Place
Boston, MA