281 1/2 Main Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,195,000
Est. $7,023/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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Thursday, October 1
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
02
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Friday, October 2
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
04
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Sunday, October 4
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
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Saturday, October 3
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
About this home
Tucked away just behind the energy and convenience of Main Street, this charming single-family home beautifully blends antique character with thoughtful modern updates and amenities. Ideally located near Rt. 93, Assembly Row, the Orange Line, Whole Foods, Hood Park/Cambridge Crossing and popular neighborhood restaurants and shops like Monument, Junebug, Monroe Home and La Saison Bakery, this home offers both a peaceful setting and easy access to everything you need. The gut-renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring Brazilian White Pearl quartzite countertops, custom hickory cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel appliances and a sun-filled bump-out with floor-to-ceiling windows. French doors in the living area open to a private patio/courtyard that wraps around the side of the home creating a wonderful extension of the living space for outdoor entertaining. The second-floor offers expansive, flexible space with a separate nook ideal for a home office along with an additional living area, full bathroom and laundry. The top floor features a primary bedroom with skylight and a second bedroom being used as a nursery with a beautifully renovated Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Additional features include 3 ductless mini-split systems for air conditioning, a new Burnham gas-fired boiler and ample basement storage. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the character of a classic single-family home with the comfort, flexibility and upgrades of modern living.
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Property History
Market Insights
33.1%
Price Range
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Sep 30, 2026
$1,195,000
Original listing
Agent: Neda Vander Stoep
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #73249923
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Aug 29, 2024
$1,060,000
MLS #73249923
Previous Transaction - MLS #72148218
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 27, 2017
$800,000
MLS #72148218
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,195,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 08/29/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,060,000 | - | - | MLS #73249923 |
| 06/27/2017 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $800,000 | - | - | MLS #72148218 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,363 | $1,099,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,363
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,099,700
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,293 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Ductless
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
Rubber
Features
Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,363
Assessed Value
$1,099,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Fy2026 Taxes Are Inclusive Of Residential Tax Exemption Of $4, 353.74. Current Owner Has Not Used Fireplaces. Three Outdoor Storage Units And The Freestanding Closet In The Primary Bedroom Shall Be Conveyed To The Buyer As Gifts At Closing.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Blue
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Ample unfinished basement storage
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,293 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,293 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Brick/Mortar
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Ductless
Cooling:
Central Air, Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
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
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
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
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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Charlestown
281 1/2 Main Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Neda Vander Stoep
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
CT002711
Office MLS ID
AN6192
Listing Data Updated
Sep 30, 2026 11:05 AM EDT
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