Off Market

51 Chestnut St, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02129

$2,700,000
Price
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3593
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1865
Lot size: 2,136 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $751 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Located on a gas-lit street near Monument Square, this rarely available, 4BR/3.5BA, two-family home offers 3,593+sf and an extraordinary opportunity for an owner occupant, investor/developer, or buyer looking to convert into a spectacular single family home. The grand entrance is defined by soaring ceilings, period moldings, and a sweeping staircase that leads to an impressive formal living room. An elegant dining room flows into a chef?s kitchen with luxury finishes and top-tier appliances. A charming family room w/wet bar and gas FP provides an inviting hub for daily living. A spacious primary suite w/FP has ample closet space and marble spa bath. An addt?l bedroom and full bath complete this level. The separate entrance, 1BR rental unit in the rear of the first floor is well maintained. The crown jewel is an expansive 480sf private roof deck, w/head house, wet bar, and panoramic views of the harbor, Monument, and Boston skyline. A lush garden patio completes this special offering.

Neighborhood & Transit

Charlestown

51 Chestnut St, Boston · MA 02129

Nearby transit

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

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
148 days
Listing Price:
$2,700,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$751
Tax Assessment:
$2,454,500 in 2026
Taxes:
$2,561 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,593 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
There is an additional 1,230 sqft of unfinished basement space with egress to the patio via bulkhead
Kitchen
Floor 2, Peninsula, Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 3, Full Bathroom, Fireplace, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Tray Ceiling, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
3593
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Marble, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, 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
2,136 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Other (See Remarks)
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Deck - Roof, Patio

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Rented

Construction Details

Construction Type
Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Siding
Clapboard
Roof
Rubber

Green Features

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

Room details

Living room level
Second Floor
Living room dimensions
24'6X17'5
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Archway
Dining room level
Second Floor
Dining room dimensions
14'3X16'5
Dining room features
Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Pocket Door, Tray Ceiling
Family room level
Second Floor
Family room dimensions
15'1X19'1
Family room features
Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen dimensions
15'1X12
Primary bedroom dimensions
13'1X19'8
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
13'9X16'7
Bedroom 2 features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding
Bedroom 3 level
First Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
13'8X15'11
Bedroom 3 features
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Main Level, Lighting - Pendant, Decorative Molding
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
9'10X14'3
Bedroom 4 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
5'3X8'2
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
15'5X16'3
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Skylight, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant

Listing information

Listing agent
Nancy Roth
Listing office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #
73532468
Disclosure
4 fireplaces: 1 electric fireplace in entry parlor; 1 gas fireplace in den off kitchen, and the two wood burning fireplaces are in 2nd floor living room and primary bedroom. Neither of these wood FP chimneys are lined. Seller does not use as a result.
Disclosure
There is an additional 1,230 sqft of unfinished basement space with egress to the patio via bulkhead