16 Common Street · Boston

FOR SALE · MLS #73578963

$3,250,000

beds
5
baths
4
sqft
3,578

16 Common Street

Boston, MA 02129

LOCATION

Property location

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Adams Street or Winthrop Street to Common Street

Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
3,578 sqft
Year built
1800
Lot size
3,655 sqft (about 0.08 acres)
Parking spaces
1
Price per sqft
$908/sqft

About this home

Extraordinary Location directly on the Training Field! Step into a piece of living history with this magnificent, single family masterpiece located in the heart of historic Charlestown. One garage parking space included! Originally constructed in 1800 as the legendary Old Salem Turnpike Hotel, this rare property seamlessly blends centuries of architectural heritage with the outstanding updates for sophisticated modern living. Boasting an impressive 3,578 square feet of meticulously maintained space, this grand 12-room estate offers an unparalleled lifestyle just across from the Training Field and minutes to downtown Boston. Boasting 4-5 Bedrooms and 4 full baths, plus a library, family room, and sunroom, it spreads comfortably across multiple stories. Expansive formal first floor living room, dining room, and gourmet kitchen! Enormous sun-filled yard is a gardener's paradise! Flexible floor plan for any lifestyle! This home retains its grand presence, timeless wood-siding exterior, and striking architectural character. Amazing intact wide-plank pine flooring throughout, plus multiple period fireplaces, one in almost every room! Perfect for New England winters. Situated on a generous 3,485 sq. ft. parcel, this home offers a rare blend of historic neighborhood charm and private outdoor space. Multi-zone heating and central air, plus premium updates throughout, ensure effortless comfort without sacrificing historic integrity. Located in one of Boston’s most coveted and historic enclaves, it offers top-tier convenience. Close to vibrant local dining, boutique shopping, and the historic Charlestown Navy Yard. Enjoy seamless access to the visual charm of gas-lit streets and quick transit to downtown Boston. This is a true once-in-a-generation legacy property. By appointment only.

Listed by Frank Celeste · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #73578963 · Updated 10/24/2026, 3:05:00 AM ET

Facts & features

Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
5
Full bathrooms
4
Half bathrooms
0
Total bathrooms
4
Total rooms
12
Living area
3,578 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
3,578 sqft
Building area
3,578
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
No
Interior & systems
Heating
Baseboard · Natural Gas
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling available
Yes
Appliances
Oven · Dishwasher · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer
Basement
Bulkhead · Unfinished
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
8
Primary bathroom features
Yes

Price & tax details

Current asking price$3,250,000
Original asking price$3,800,000
Listed on2026-09-17
Days on market37
Tax record supplied by MLS
YearProperty taxAssessed value
2026$30,105.22$2,755,900

These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.

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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Schools & performance

2026 MA DESE

School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.

This listing does not name individual schools. Public school information below is context, not an attendance assignment for this address.

Nearby public schools

Sorted by straight-line distance within the city. These are not attendance boundaries or a guarantee of enrollment.

40DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Harvard-Kent Elementary School

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6

Straight-line distance 0.35 km

Progress toward targets 42%

84DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8

Straight-line distance 0.59 km

Progress toward targets 69%

6DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Charlestown High School

Grades 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Straight-line distance 0.69 km

Progress toward targets 51%

—DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Straight-line distance 0.83 km

Progress toward targets 30%

DESE does not report a percentile for this school.

85DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8

Straight-line distance 1.02 km

Progress toward targets 58%

3DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Mario Umana Academy

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8

Straight-line distance 1.66 km

Progress toward targets 46%

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