Under Agreement
51 Chestnut St, Boston, MA
Boston · MA 02129
- $2,500,000
- 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:
$696 / 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 to live in the owner's unit and keep a tenant in 1st floor unit; or buyers looking to convert into a spectacular single family home; or a developer/investor to convert into two high-end condos. 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/fireplace 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. An unfinished basement offers future expansion capabilities, and 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:
- 57 days
- Listing Price:
- $2,500,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $696
- 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 #
- 73573036
- 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
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