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MLS-listed elementary
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4 Short Street Place · Boston
For sale
FOR SALE · MLS #73579400
$770,000
- beds
- 1
- baths
- 2
- sqft
- 900
4 Short Street Place
Boston, MA 02129
LOCATION
Property location
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4 Short Street Place, Boston, MA 02129Open Street View
Bunker Hill Street to Short Street
- Home type
- Single Family Residence
- Interior living area
- 900 sqft
- Year built
- 1885
- Lot size
- 428 sqft (about 0.01 acres)
- Parking spaces
- 0
- Price per sqft
- $856/sqft
About this home
Unique in every way, this row house with a private patio perfectly embodies the historic charm of Charlestown. Ideally located a short distance from the Orange Line T, public amenities like the community garden & theater, and Ctown's best shops & restaurants, this meticulously updated property provides comfort and privacy against the backdrop of vibrant city life. The practical layout features an entryway mudroom, a spacious exposed-beam kitchen & dining area, a 1st floor bath, a generously sized living room with a murphy bed, a top floor bedroom suite with walk-in closet & second full bath, basement storage, and in-unit laundry. Recent updates include A/C (2022), all new Anderson windows (2024), custom window treatments, a new oven (2025), a new hot water heater (2026), fresh paint throughout, and bedroom carpeting. Located down a charming brick path, this turn-key property is filled with sunlight and views of mature trees in its idyllic setting. Residential exemption available to reduce taxes. All of this with no HOA!
Listed by Coleman Group · William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
MLS PIN #73579400 · Updated 10/11/2026, 2:09:00 PM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Property category
- Residential
- MLS status
- Active
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Total rooms
- 5
- Living area
- 900 sqft
- Living area source
- Public Record
- Above grade finished area
- 900 sqft
- Below grade finished area
- 332 sqft
- Building area
- 900
- Building area units
- Square Feet
- Building area source
- Public Records
- Area includes basement
- No
- Area disclosures
- 332 sq. ft. in unfinished basement not included in living area
- Levels
- Multi/Split
Interior & systems
- Heating
- Forced Air · Ductless
- Heating available
- Yes
- Heating zones
- 2
- Cooling
- Central Air · Ductless
- Cooling available
- Yes
- Cooling zones
- 2
- Appliances
- Gas Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer
- Flooring
- Wood · Tile · Carpet
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup
- Basement
- Full · Interior Entry · Unfinished
- Fireplace
- No
- Fireplaces
- 0
- Electrical service
- 100 Amp Service
- Accessibility
- No
- Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Primary bathroom features
- Yes
Construction & condition
- Year built
- 1885
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Year built details
- Renovated Since
- Architectural style
- Federal
- Construction materials
- Frame
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingle · Rubber
- Attached property
- Yes
- Home warranty
- No
- Energy efficient features
- Thermostat
- Insulation
- Full
- Exterior color
- Beige
- Accessory dwelling unit
- N
Garage & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Parking features
- On Street
- Garage
- No
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Covered spaces
- 0
- Open parking
- Yes
- Open parking spaces
- 0
Lot & outdoor features
- Lot area
- 428 sqft (about 0.01 acres)
- Lot size
- 0.01 acres
- Reported lot area
- 0.01
- Lot size units
- Acres
- Exterior features
- Patio · Fenced Yard · City View(s) · Garden
- Patio & porch
- Patio
- Fencing
- Fenced/Enclosed · Fenced
- Spa
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Beachfront
- No
- View
- Yes
- Views
- City View(s) · City
Utilities & infrastructure
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- for Gas Range · for Gas Dryer
- Road frontage
- Private Road
HOA & community
- Homeowners association
- No
- Community features
- Public Transportation · Shopping · Pool · Park · Medical Facility · Highway Access · Public School · T-Station
- Senior community
- No
Taxes & property records
- Annual property tax
- $9,340
- Tax year
- 2026
- Assessed value
- $746,700
- Parcel number
- W:02 P:01270 S:000,1279650
- Zoning
- R1
- Registry book
- 67416
- Registry page
- 243
Location & listed schools
- City
- Boston
- County
- Suffolk
- State
- MA
- ZIP code
- 02129
- MLS area
- Charlestown
- Listed elementary school
- Bps
- Listed middle school
- Bps
- Listed high school
- Bps
- Directions
- Bunker Hill Street to Short Street
Listing & disclosures
- MLS number
- 73579400
- Listing date
- 2026-09-17
- Original entry date
- 2026-09-18
- Status changed
- 2026-09-18
- Listing modified
- 2026-10-11
- Original list price
- $770,000
- Current list price
- $770,000
- List price per sqft
- $855.56
- Days on market
- 24
- Property market time
- 105
- Listing terms
- Contract
- Disclosures
- Alarm system never used. New A/C system 2022. New Anderson windows 2024. New oven 2025. Hot water heater 2026. Murphy bed stays with property.
- Disclosure indicator
- N
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Price & tax details
Current asking price$770,000
Original asking price$770,000
Listed on2026-09-17
Days on market24
| Year | Property tax | Assessed value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,340 | $746,700 |
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
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