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.

  • 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