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120 Elm Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$5,250/mo
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,270
Sq Ft
736
Lot Sq Ft
1875
Year Built
1 hour 6 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jul 10, 2026 • MLS# 73547983 Copied! • Updated Jul 10, 2026

Open House Schedule

14
Jul
Tuesday, July 14
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

About this home

Rare opportunity to rent a beautifully updated Charlestown single family at 120 Elm Street, ideally located moments from the Navy Yard, Bunker Hill Monument, and neighborhood shops and restaurants. Spanning three levels of living, this well-maintained home offers an open and inviting layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features a bright living room that flows into a spacious kitchen with ample cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and island with bar seating, plus a convenient half bath. Upstairs, a large bedroom with closet and ensuite full bath opens to the dedicated laundry area. The top floor offers a vaulted primary suite and ensuite bath with large vanity and abundant closet space. Additional highlights include central AC, in-unit laundry, basement storage, and lovely landscaping and private outdoor patio. Available September 1st. First showings at Open House Tuesday, 7/14 from 4:30-6PM.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 10, 2026
$5,250
Original listing
Agent: The Collective Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #72568401
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 18, 2019
$855,000
MLS #72568401
Previous Transaction - MLS #71784301
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Feb 20, 2015
$610,000
MLS #71784301

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1875
Living Area 1,270 sq ft
Lot Size 736 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Extra Storage
Security Deposit $5,250
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Patio
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,270 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
7.5 x 3.166666666
Kitchen
12.5 x 12
Living Room
12.416666666 x 12

Second Floor

Bathroom2
8.25 x 4.666666666
Bedroom2
14.25 x 12

Third Floor

Bedroom3
7.333333333 x 5.083333333
Master Bedroom
24.833333333 x 12

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Dining Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1875
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
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
0.2 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
0.3 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.3 mi | #589 of 824 | Score: 41.5
Dropped 181 spots from last year
-16.7 below state avg
334 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.1 mi | #11 of 16 | Score: 26.9
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.3 below state avg
634 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 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
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.2 mi | #777 of 824 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
256 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.3 mi | #670 of 824 | Score: 37.5
Improved 47 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
279 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.4 mi | #5 of 12 | Score: 45.3
Improved 124 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
109 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.3 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.3 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
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.8 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
5.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
6.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.4 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
0.3 mi
UP Academy
3.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
< 0.1 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
C-
East Boston High School
1.4 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
Newman School
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.3 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
2.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.6 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
3.7 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
3.9 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
Ruth Batson Academy
4.4 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.6 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
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Neighborhood

Charlestown

120 Elm Street, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Collective
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID TM335107
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Jul 10, 2026 1:15 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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