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4 Essex St

Boston, MA 02129

Name: Open House: 12pm-1:30pm
Start: 2025-07-13T12:00:00
End: 2025-07-13T13:30:00
Location: 4 Essex St

5 beds
2 baths
1,547 sqft
1,240 sqft lot
$711 per sqft
1875 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Sarah Fillmann / Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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The Building

Year Built:

1875
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Other (See Remarks)
Foundation Details:

Other
Basement:

Unfinished
Building Area Total:

1547
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Living Room Level:

First
Rooms Total:

7
Kitchen Level:

First
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

First Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1547
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

Main St and then a right on Essex St. House on the right
Longitude:

-71.069672
Latitude:

42.379035

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

true
Parcel Number:

W:02 P:02510 S:000,1280624
Zoning:

R1
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Area:

0.03
Lot Size SqFt:

1240
Lot Size Acres:

0.03
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

59893
Tax Annual Amount:

13162
Tax Assessed Value:

1136600

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Second

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Association:

false
Spa:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

On Street
Garage:

false
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,100,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$5,890
Taxes	$1,096
Insurance	$302
Utilities	$295 See report
Total	$7,583/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/8/25 Jul 8, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,100,000	67.2% (6.7% / YR)
6/19/15 Jun 19, 2015		MLSPIN	$658,000

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This house located in Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129 is currently for sale for $1,100,000. 4 Essex St is a 1,547 square foot house with 5 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 1 days. 4 Essex St is in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston and has a WalkScore® of 82, making it very walkable.

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4 Essex St

Boston, MA 02129