$1,417,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,241 Sq Ft
1,241 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,142 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Peter Looney Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

The Francis B. Austin House, ca 1865. This stunning, 2+BR/2BA, second floor flat is located near Monument Square in one of Charlestown’s most iconic homes with a fully fenced in yard, with two beautiful birch trees. A sunny chef’s kitchen offers white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island w/bar seating and beverage center, and a built-in banquette for elegant dining. A private deck is just off the kitchen offering Boston skyline views - perfect for entertaining. The spacious, front-facing living room features a stately wood burning fireplace w/marble mantel and flows to a well-appointed home office w/custom built in shelving. The two large bedrooms offer corner exposures, bringing incredible sunlight to the space. The guest bath features a glass enclosed shower w/tile surround, and the en-suite primary bath offers a tub/shower w/tile surround and Carrara marble topped vanity. Amenities: One exclusive parking spot, in-unit W/D, private storage, C/Air.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Roth

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Fiona McMahon

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Fillmann

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,534

Year Built

  • Built in 1865 | Remodeled

HOA Fees

  • $200 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,241 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Bps Elementary And Middle School
  • Bps High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Deck
  • 1,241 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0200458006,1281463

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • The Francis B. Austin House Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,534

Year Built

Built in 1865 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$200 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1865
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead, Study
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Front)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main,Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 163.854166
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 182.388888
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 54.083333
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Main,Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 50.680555
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Kitchen Area: 208
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 260
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1241
  • Living Area: 1241
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1046.74
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1141.82
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Roof: Shingle, Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0200458006,1281463
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 0.03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1241
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 310
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6533.8
  • Tax Book Number: 12158

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bps
  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bps

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $1,417,000 +9.1% $1,142 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $1,299,000 +15.5% $1,047 / Sq Ft
11/18/2021 11/18/21 Sold $1,125,000 0.0% $907 / Sq Ft
09/23/2021 09/23/21 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2021 09/21/21 For Sale $1,125,000 +65.4% $907 / Sq Ft
06/03/2013 06/03/13 Sold $680,000 +4.8% $548 / Sq Ft
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2013 03/07/13 For Sale $649,000 -- $523 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,465 $903,700 $0 $903,700
2024 $11,680 $1,071,600 $0 $1,071,600
2023 $12,635 $1,176,400 $0 $1,176,400
2022 $11,018 $1,012,700 $0 $1,012,700
2021 $10,593 $992,800 $0 $992,800
2020 $9,582 $907,400 $0 $907,400
2019 $8,935 $847,700 $0 $847,700
2018 $8,462 $807,400 $0 $807,400
2017 $8,555 $807,800 $0 $807,800
2016 $8,462 $769,300 $0 $769,300
2015 $8,001 $660,700 $0 $660,700
2014 $6,757 $537,100 $0 $537,100
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $900,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $480,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $510,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $544,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $544,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $368,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $375,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $376,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $376,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $381,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $1,125,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $791,150 --
Not Resolvable $680,000 --
Deed $596,000 --
Deed $477,000 --
Deed $315,000 --
Deed $225,000 --
Deed $225,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73344884

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CHAR-000000-000002-000458-000006