Under Agreement
281 1/2 Main St, Boston, MA
Boston · MA 02129
- $1,175,000
- Price
- 2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1293
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1920
Lot size:
779 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$909 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
No Parking
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Mini-Split, AC
About this home
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.
Neighborhood & Transit
Charlestown
281 1/2 Main St, Boston · MA 02129
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Community College Orange 0.31 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 35 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,175,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $909
- Tax Assessment:
- $1,099,700 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $780 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 1,293 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Ample unfinished basement storage
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
- Primary Bedroom
- Unknown
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 8
- Above grade area
- 1293
- Flooring
- Wood, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Steam
- Heating Zone
- Unknown
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- Unknown
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Unknown
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 779 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Other (See Remarks)
- Exterior Features
- Patio
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- None, On Street Permit
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Clapboard
- Roof
- Rubber
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Neda Vander Stoep
- Listing office
- Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
- MLS PIN #
- 73584384
- Disclosure
- FY2026 taxes are inclusive of residential tax exemption of $4,353.74. Current owner has not used fireplaces. Three outdoor storage units and the freestanding closet in the primary bedroom shall be conveyed to the Buyer as gifts at closing.
- Disclosure
- Ample unfinished basement storage