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19 Charles River Sq, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$3,225,000
Est. $19,581/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,984
Sq Ft
$1,081
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1910
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
190
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 9, 2021 • MLS# 72811960 Copied!

About this home

Located at the foot of Beacon Hill you will find Charles River Square, a private cul-de-sac lined with Georgian Revival styled town houses built in 1910. This city enclave features a beautiful landscaped island and a private parking space at the entrance of this home. Owned for many years by one family that carefully maintained this perfectly laid out four floor city home. The home features 3+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, library, family room, dining room, spacious living room, finished basement and private rooftop deck with stunning views of the city and adjacent Esplanade.Easy access to shops along Charles Street, Wholefoods, MGH, Esplanade and public transportation.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SHAW SCOTT W
Mailing Address CHARLES RIVER, BOSTON, MA, 02114

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $3,221,400
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $33,148
CPA Surcharge 1% ($321)
Estimated Annual Tax $33,469

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $1,421,100 $1,800,300 $3,221,400 —

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jul 24, 2024 Certificate of Occupancy
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #COO1628700 		Closed $1,032,502
May 15, 2024 Certificate of Occupancy
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #COO1589178 		Closed $990,902
Apr 11, 2024 Long Form/Alteration Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #ALT1523542 		Open $41,600
Apr 8, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1583693 		Open $500
Aug 9, 2023 Long Form/Alteration Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #ALT1449393 		Open $376,682
Jun 29, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1490139 		Closed $35,000
Jun 14, 2023 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1484860 		Closed $5,000
May 15, 2023 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1473867 		Open $5,250
May 15, 2023 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1473862 		Open $5,250
Apr 3, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1455701 		Closed $10,000
Jan 19, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1426349 		Open $572,720
May 2, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTDEM
Demolition - Interior
Permit #SF1298652 		Open $41,500
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of May 30, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,984 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,500,000
Final Sale Price: $3,225,000
Difference: $275,000 (-7.9%)
Performance Metrics
92.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
190
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,173
Sale $/sq ft: $1,081
This property sold for $1,081 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.9% below the original asking price.

At 190 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,081/sq ft
Area Average
$852/sq ft
Difference
+26.8%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1910
Living Area 2,984 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full
Laundry Bathroom - 1/4, Laundry Closet, Sink, In Basement
Features Closet, Exercise Room

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture Georgian
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Other
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $35,887
Assessed Value $3,398,400
HOA Yes
HOA Fee $1,000
HOA Frequency Annually

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Exercise Room
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: Bathroom - 1/4, Laundry Closet, Sink, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Georgian
Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Other
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room
View: Yes
View Type: City View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

19 Charles River Sq, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Advent School
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.0 mi | #48 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.1 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.3 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
1.4 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.8 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.3 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.9 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.4 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.5 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.1 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.2 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.3 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.4 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.1 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.2 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Market Insights

52.2%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73501398
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 14, 2026
$6,750,000
MLS #73501398 - Active
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Sold
Nov 17, 2021
$3,225,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 170
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Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2021
$3,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Leslie Singleton Adam Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 28, 2026 Sold $6,750,000 —
Apr 9, 2021 New Listing Added $3,500,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
190 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,081

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $35,887 $3,398,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$35,887
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$1,000
Annually
Assessed Value
$3,398,400

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CN216800
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Nov 17, 2021 10:30 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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