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4 Essex St, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02129

$1,150,000
Price
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
1547
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1875
Lot size: 1,240 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $711 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, Window AC

About this home

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.

Neighborhood & Transit

Charlestown

4 Essex St, Boston · MA 02129

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Community College Orange 0.37 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
484 days
Listing Price:
$1,100,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$711
Tax Assessment:
$1,136,600 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,097 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,547 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
7
Above grade area
1547
Flooring
Unknown
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
1,240 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot
Exterior Features
Unknown

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, On Street Permit

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Wood
Roof
Unknown

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor

Listing information

Listing agent
Sarah Fillmann
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
MLS PIN #
73401298
Disclosure
Taxes do not reflect residential exemption. Unit is currently tenanted thru August 31, 2025