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281 1/2 Main Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$800,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,293
Sq Ft
$619
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1875
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
12
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 19, 2017 • MLS# 72148218 Copied! • Updated Jun 29, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,000
Final Sale Price: $800,000
Difference: +$101,000 (+14.4%)
Performance Metrics
114.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $541
Sale $/sq ft: $619
This property sold for $619 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 19 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$619/sq ft
Area Median
$916/sq ft
Difference
32.4%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Perfect single family in the heart of Charlestown with renovated kitchen and baths, updated systems and outdoor patio! This sun filled two bedroom home is privately set back from Main Street and features soapstone counters, stainless appliances, fireplaced dining room, french doors in living room and a separate office space. New W/D and a full basement for storage complete this stand alone home. A hidden gem! Amazing walkability: 5 min to Orange line, 93 bus to downtown out front, 1 min to Monument restaurant, 3 min to Whole Foods, 3 min to Zumes, 1-15 min walk to all Charlestown restaurants, 5 min drive to Assembly Row

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Property History

Market Insights

41.5%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73584384
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 30, 2026
$1,195,000
MLS #73584384 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73249923
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 29, 2024
$1,060,000
MLS #73249923
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Sold
Jun 27, 2017
$800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Apr 19, 2017
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Reig & Losordo Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $3,394 $550,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,394
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$550,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1875
Living Area 1,293 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,394
Assessed Value $550,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,293 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1875
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.1 mi | #86 of 352 | Score: 50.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
544 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.1 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
78 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.5 mi | #593 of 825 | Score: 41.1
Dropped 185 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 mi | #47 of 352 | Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.3 mi | #11 of 16 | Score: 26.5
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.7 below state avg
585 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
Advent School
1.4 mi
Grades K-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.5 mi | #784 of 825 | Score: 29.9
Dropped 59 spots from last year
-28.3 below state avg
248 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
1.5 mi
Grades K-07
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.2 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.6 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.1 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
0.1 mi
UP Academy
3.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.3 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
1.6 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.1 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
2.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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
3.4 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.6 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
4.3 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.4 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Charlestown

281 1/2 Main Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Reig & Losordo
Listing Office Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Office Phone 617-236-0711
Agent MLS ID TM312712
Office MLS ID BB5984
Listing Data Updated Jun 29, 2017 12:48 PM EDT
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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