Under Agreement
42 Harvard St, Boston, MA
Boston · MA 02129
- $4,750,000
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 4.5
- Baths
- 4000
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1875
Lot size:
1,327 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$1,188 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
No Parking
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Oil, AC
About this home
Overlooking John Harvard Mall in Charlestown’s historic gaslight district, this handsome, 5+BR/4.5BA, bow front brick townhome, offers 4,000sf of living space and two covered parking spaces. Built circa 1875, the home was rebuilt from the brick façade inward in 2009/10, with all-new framing and major systems, then thoughtfully reimagined in 2024/25 for modern family living. The main level is open and filled with light, with living, dining, and kitchen spaces flowing together beneath crown molding and custom millwork. A gas fireplace with porcelain surround anchors the living area, and a multi-zone sound system carries music throughout. The chef’s kitchen centers on a large marble-topped island and is equipped with a new Thermador six-burner range with grill and double ovens, plus a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Oversized windows and skylights brighten the space, and a French door opens to a private side porch for outdoor dining and grilling. A powder room services this level. The entire second floor is reserved for the primary suite, w/dual walk-in closets and a spa-style bath featuring a freestanding soaking tub, double vanity, and oversized walk-in shower. The third-floor features two generous bedrooms w/dual custom closets; a dedicated home office, full bath, and laundry center. The fourth-floor adds a custom built-in library or study and guest suite. Above it all, the roof deck offers 360-degree views of Boston Harbor and the city skyline. The lower provides versatile living space: a media room w/wet bar and EuroCave wine refrigerator, a gym or au pair suite, an oversized mudroom w/heated floor, abundant storage, and second washer/dryer. A 2-car covered driveway is just off the mudroom. Historic character, modern systems, and a coveted location make this a turnkey Charlestown home.
Neighborhood & Transit
Charlestown
42 Harvard 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 0.32 mi
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North Station GreenOrange Commuter Rail 4 routes 0.47 mi
- Fitchburg Line
- Haverhill Line
- Lowell Line
- Newburyport/Rockport Line
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Science Park/West End Green 0.48 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 22 days
- Listing Price:
- $4,750,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $1,188
- Tax Assessment:
- $4,542,400 in 2027
- Taxes:
- $4,331 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 4
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 4,000 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- 4,000+/- gross interior.
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Breakfast Bar, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Custom Built Cabinets, Stone Countertops, Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Range, Indoor Grill, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Garbage Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Full Bathroom, Closet, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 12
- Above grade area
- 3088
- Flooring
- Tile, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Forced Air, Oil, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 4
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 2
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Unknown
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 1,327 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Level
- Exterior Features
- Deck - Roof, City View(s), Deck
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway, Deeded
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Brick
- Siding
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber
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
- Living room dimensions
- 18'9X25'2
- Living room features
- Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 15'2X9'4
- Dining room features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Family room level
- Basement
- Family room dimensions
- 15'1X36'6
- Family room features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Wet bar, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
- Kitchen dimensions
- 12'2X22'10
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 18'3X26'7
- Bedroom 2 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 11'6X17'2
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double, Decorative Molding, Window Seat
- Bedroom 3 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 11'6X12'4
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet - Walk-in, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double, Decorative Molding
- Bedroom 4 level
- Fourth Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 14'6X13'
- Bedroom 4 features
- Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double, Decorative Molding
- Bedroom 5 level
- Basement
- Bedroom 5 dimensions
- 11'8X16'1
- Bedroom 5 features
- Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 dimensions
- 3'1X6'2
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Decorative Molding
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 dimensions
- 18'3X14'10
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Soaking Tub
- Bathroom 3 level
- Third Floor
- Bathroom 3 dimensions
- 7'X8'8
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink, Decorative Molding
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Nancy Roth
- Listing office
- Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- MLS PIN #
- 73590132
- Disclosure
- Taxes include residential exemption.
- Disclosure
- 4,000+/- gross interior.