For Sale
40 Sullivan St, Boston, MA
Boston · MA 02129
- $1,799,000
- Price
- 4
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1970
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1865
Lot size:
780 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$913 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
No Parking
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Electric, AC
About this home
Discover the perfect blend of historic Charlestown charm and modern sophistication at 40 Sullivan Street. This beautifully updated four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence offers four levels of thoughtfully designed living space, rich architectural character, and a private brick patio ideal for outdoor entertaining. The inviting living room showcases an ornate fireplace, custom built-in shelving, hardwood floors, and elegant period details. The beautifully appointed eat-in kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, and distinctive brass pendant lighting. Generous windows fill the space with natural light, while a charming window seat adds warmth and character. Upstairs, four bedrooms offer comfortable accommodations and flexibility for a home office or guest space. Original wide-plank wood floors, decorative fireplaces, and classic millwork preserve the home's historic appeal, while three full bathrooms feature stylish updates, including a freestanding soaking tub and a double vanity with marble countertops. The finished lower level provides an inviting family or media room with a fireplace, built-in shelving, and French doors opening directly to the private, fenced brick patio—a wonderful extension of the living space for dining, entertaining, or relaxing outdoors. Ideally situated in the heart of Charlestown, this distinctive home offers a rare combination of timeless New England character, modern comfort, and versatile living spaces, all within easy reach of neighborhood shops, restaurants, parks, and downtown Boston.
Neighborhood & Transit
Charlestown
40 Sullivan 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 0.38 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 22 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,799,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $913
- Tax Assessment:
- $1,558,900 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $1,611 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 1,970 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Total living area square footage is approximate
- Kitchen
- Main Floor
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 3, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 8
- Above grade area
- 1570
- Flooring
- Unknown
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Electric Baseboard
- Heating Zone
- Unknown
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System
- Cooling Zones
- Unknown
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Unknown
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 780 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Other (See Remarks)
- 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
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Family room level
- Basement
- Bedroom 2 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 1 level
- Third Floor
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 3 level
- Basement
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Jesse MacDonald
- Listing office
- Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- MLS PIN #
- 73589976
- Disclosure
- Total living area square footage is approximate