$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 Listed on: 03/12/2025

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Lichkus Richard and Lichkus Kathryn
Bought by
Burke Kathryn and Payne Neil C
Seller's Agent
Nancy Roth
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Fillmann
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,417,000
Premium/Discount to List
$118,000
9.08%
Views
7

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-30.99%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$698,376
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$583,612

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 18, 2021
Sold by
Hurd Ryan and Fallon-Hurd Anne
Bought by
Stivers Kathryn and Lichkus Richard
Seller's Agent
Tracy Shea
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Roth
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.92%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2019
Sold by
Fallon Anne and Hurd Ryan
Bought by
Hurd Anne F and Hurd Ryan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2016
Sold by
Mudge William F and Mudge Ellanore M
Bought by
Fallon Anne L and Hurd Ryan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2013
Closed on
Jun 3, 2013
Sold by
Molinari Elizabeth
Bought by
Mudge William F and Mudge Ellanore M
Seller's Agent
Nancy Roth
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Crowley
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
4.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2008
Sold by
Mcintosh Joanne N
Bought by
Molinari Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2002
Sold by
Legome Eric L
Bought by
Mcintosh Joanne N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1999
Sold by
Malmstrom Filippa
Bought by
Legome Eric L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1990
Sold by
Mcbride Robert H
Bought by
Malmstrom Filippa
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $1,420,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $1,420,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $1,125,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $1,125,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $791,150 --
Not Resolvable $680,000 --
Deed $596,000 --
Deed $596,000 --
Deed $477,000 --
Deed $477,000 --
Deed $315,000 --
Deed $225,000 --
Deed $225,000 --
Deed $225,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $700,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $700,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $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
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 Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73344884

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CHAR-000000-000002-000458-000006