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ActiveSingle Family Residence

4 Short Street Place

Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129

$770,000
Bed
1
Baths
2
Area
900 sq ft
Year built
1885
List price / sq ft
$856

Property Overview

Unique in every way, this row house with a private patio perfectly embodies the historic charm of Charlestown. Ideally located a short distance from the Orange Line T, public amenities like the community garden & theater, and Ctown's best shops & restaurants, this meticulously updated property provides comfort and privacy against the backdrop of vibrant city life. The practical layout features an entryway mudroom, a spacious exposed-beam kitchen & dining area, a 1st floor bath, a generously sized living room with a murphy bed, a top floor bedroom suite with walk-in closet & second full bath, basement storage, and in-unit laundry. Recent updates include A/C (2022), all new Anderson windows (2024), custom window treatments, a new oven (2025), a new hot water heater (2026), fresh paint throughout, and bedroom carpeting. Located down a charming brick path, this turn-key property is filled with sunlight and views of mature trees in its idyllic setting. Residential exemption available to reduce taxes. All of this with no HOA!

Listing Information

Property TypeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
MLS #73579400
List Price$770,000
List Price / Sq Ft$856
Year Built1885
Bedrooms1
Bathrooms2
Living Area900 sq ft
Property Taxes$9,340 / year · tax year 2026
City / TownBoston
StateMA
Zip Code02129
NeighborhoodCharlestown
At a glance

Features & amenities

Interior & appliances

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer
  • Flooring: Wood · Tile · Carpet
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup

Structure

  • Architectural style: Federal
  • Basement: Full · Interior Entry · Unfinished
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Rooms: 5
  • Roof: Shingle · Rubber
  • Construction materials: Frame

Systems & utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air · Ductless
  • Cooling: Central Air · Ductless
  • Utilities: for Gas Range · for Gas Dryer
  • Water source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & outdoors

  • Exterior features: Patio · Fenced Yard · City View(s) · Garden
  • Parking: On Street
  • View
  • View features: City View(s) · City

Community

  • Community features: Public Transportation · Shopping · Pool · Park · Medical Facility · Highway Access · Public School · T-Station

Property Timeline

DateEventPriceChangePrice per sq ft
Listed$770,000—$856/sq ft

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