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Tucked away just behind the energy and convenience of Main Street, this charming single-family home beautifully blends antique character with thoughtful modern updates and amenities. Ideally located near Rt. 93, Assembly Row, the Orange Line, Whole Foods, Hood Park/Cambridge Crossing and popular neighborhood restaurants and shops like Monument, Junebug, Monroe Home and La Saison Bakery, this home offers both a peaceful setting and easy access to everything you need. The gut-renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring Brazilian White Pearl quartzite countertops, custom hickory cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel appliances and a sun-filled bump-out with floor-to-ceiling windows. French doors in the living area open to a private patio/courtyard that wraps around the side of the home creating a wonderful extension of the living space for outdoor entertaining. The second-floor offers expansive, flexible space with a separate nook ideal for a home office along with an additional living area, full bathroom and laundry. The top floor features a primary bedroom with skylight and a second bedroom being used as a nursery with a beautifully renovated Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Additional features include 3 ductless mini-split systems for air conditioning, a new Burnham gas-fired boiler and ample basement storage. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the character of a classic single-family home with the comfort, flexibility and upgrades of modern living.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms2
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Lot Features Other
  • Parcel Number 0200542015

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,099,700
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$9,362

Parking

  • Parking Spaces
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features On Street

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Full Bath2

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,195,000
  • MLS Number73584384
  • Modification Date09/30/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • NeighborhoodCharlestown
  • SubdivisionCharlestown
  • Address281 1/2 Main Street
  • Building Number281 1/2
  • CountySuffolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetMain Street
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02129

Building

  • BasementUnfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 2
  • FoundationBrick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleOther (See Remarks)
  • Rooms8
  • Year Built1920
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.02

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Hardwood

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Patio
  • RoofRubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air, Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Hot Water, Ductless
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,293
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,293
  • Lot Size Square Feet 779
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer

Other

  • Date Listed09/30/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Neda Vander Stoep of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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