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39 Essex St Boston — Photo 1 of 24

39 Essex St Boston — Photo 1 of 24

$1,499,000

39 Essex St, Boston, MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 — Charlestown

Beds

3

Baths

3

SqFt

2,103

Style

Single Family

Built

1875

A fully renovated, single family home in Charlestown! This house offers 4 levels of thoughtfully designed living space. The main floor features an open floor plan anchored by a large kitchen island, perfect for every-day living. Find a half bath on this level for added convenience. On the 2nd level there are two generous sized bedrooms, a bathroom with a tub and a laundry closet. Upstairs is the primary suite, large enough to include a work from home space or secondary hang out area. The finished lower level provides a flexible bonus space to be used as a media/man cave, kids playroom, additional home office or gym and inclusive of another half bath. Step outside to your private deck and patio, perfect for outdoor dining, entertainment or relaxing. Additional features include; an abundance of storage space, tons of natural light and central ac. Live just minutes from Hood Park, many restaurants/coffee shops and all that Charlestown has to offer!

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$713/sqft
Local Avg (Boston)$582/sqft
23% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,499,000
Annual Taxes$16,238

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street0

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6
FireplacesNone
Flooring--
BasementFull, Finished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionBrick, Stone
Roof--
FoundationOther
ZoningR1

Property & Lot

Acres0.23
SqFt Lot10,000
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails

Geography

Population

20,032

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$157K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

49.5%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Suffolk County

2,337 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+13% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,062 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,103 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 10,000 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: The Goodrich Team

Listing Office: Compass

MLS® Number: 73582257

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