Location! Location! Location! First time offered in 89 years! This stately brick row house has been home to four generations of one family. Now it's time for a new family to enjoy this historic site overlooking The Training Field with tremendous views including the Zakim Bridge, downtown Boston, and Old North Church. Just a 7 minute walk to The Garden and 10 minutes to the North End. Bring your designer, architect, and builder who will love the period details including marble fireplaces, high ceilings, granite trimmed windows, beautiful wood floors, and gracious bridal staircase. When spring arrives, get out your rakes and pruning shears to get the backyard under control. This is a great opportunity to create a really special home in one of Boston's most popular, historic neighborhoods.
Sold for $2,900,000 on 05/24/23
$2,900,000
5 Adams St, Charlestown, MA 02129
6beds
3,225sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1845
2,136 Square Feet Lot
$3,076,400 Zestimate®
$899/sqft
$6,726 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,076,400
$2.68M - $3.57M
$6,726/mo
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,225 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 2,136 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: CHARW02P03369S000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1845
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Charlestown
Other
Other facts
- AMENITIES: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, Park, University
- FLOORING: Wood, Vinyl
- HOT_WATER: Tankless
- ROOF_MATERIAL: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
- UTILITY_CONNECTIONS: Washer Hookup, for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
- YEAR_ROUND: Yes
- HOW_SHOWN_BB: Call List Agent, Accompanied Showings, Other (See Special Showing Instructions)
- HOW_SHOWN_FB: Call List Agent, Accompanied Showings, Other (See Special Showing Instructions)
- ELECTRIC_FEATURE: 100 Amps
- EXTERIOR: Brick
- APPLIANCES: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- HEATING: Hot Water Baseboard, Central Heat, Steam
- INTERIOR_FEATURES: Cable Available
- STYLE: Other (See Remarks)
- BASEMENT_FEATURE: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement, Crawl
- LEAD_PAINT: Unknown
- EXTERIOR_FEATURES: Patio, City View(s)
- ROAD_TYPE: Public, Paved, Sidewalk
- SF_TYPE: Attached
- LOT_DESCRIPTION: Gentle Slope, City View(s)
- FOUNDATION: Granite
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2023 | Sold | $2,900,000+63.6%$899/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 3/16/2017 | Sold | $1,773,000+1.3%$550/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 1/27/2017 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$543/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #72108593 | ||
| 1/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+414.9%$543/sqft |
Source: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services #72108593 | ||
| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $339,900$105/sqft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network #70768935 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,680 -7.4% | $1,785,800 -12.8% |
| 2024 | $22,334 +9.6% | $2,049,000 +8% |
| 2023 | $20,376 +8.6% | $1,897,200 +10% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Charlestown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harvard-Kent Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Warren-Prescott K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Charlestown High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BPS
- Middle: BPS
- High: BPS
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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