Experience true single-family style living in the heart of Charlestown. Beautifully renovated throughout, this exceptional home is set on a picturesque gas-lit, pedestrian-only street just moments from the iconic Bunker Hill Monument. Enter through your fenced private patio and heated mudroom into a bright, open-concept living space featuring a cozy gas fireplace and classic bay window. The tastefully updated kitchen features Bosch appliances, a farmhouse sink, and an oversized breakfast bar—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A convenient half bath with in-unit washer/dryer completes the main level. Upstairs offers two generously proportioned bedrooms, including a spacious primary with a spacious custom walk-in closet, along with an updated full bath. Additional storage is available in the basement. A Second staircase leads you to the composite roof deck—your private escape to unwind and enjoy beautiful sunset views overlooking the monument.
Property Details
Price:
$1,150,000
MLS #:
73517621
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
charlestown
Listed Date:
May 13, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,040
Total Sq Ft:
1,040
Lot Size:
871 sqft / 0.02 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1860
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1040
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Cooktop
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Mud Room
Laundry Features
Main Level, First Floor
Levels
Multi/Split
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Deck – Roof, Patio
Green Energy Efficient
Thermostat
Lot Features
Other
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
On Street
Patio And Porch Features
Deck – Roof, Patio
Roof
Rubber
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$12,518
Map
Community
- Address5 Lexington Ave 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 May 16, 2026
417
Single Family Listed
122
Avg DOM
720
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,007,335
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 5 Lexington Ave Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02129. It is listed for $1,150,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,040 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1860. The current price per square foot is $1,106. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $720. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $2,007,335. To schedule a showing of MLS#73517621 at 5 Lexington Ave in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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5 Lexington Ave
Boston, MA