
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
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
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 Agent: The Goodrich Team
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73582257
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