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Charlestown is one of Boston's oldest and most storied neighborhoods. A living tapestry of American history, Charlestown is perhaps best known as the home of the historic Bunker Hill monument, the U.S.S. Constitution - or "Old Ironsides", the oldest commissioned floating ship in the world - and the setting for the film, "The Town" - and residents beg to differ with the movie’s portrayal of the area! Since we do not live in a perfect world, surely there is crime about us, but Charlestown is fairly quiet in this respect. However, it might be helpful to check on crime reports wherever you choose to live.
Situated on a peninsula between the Charles River and the Mystic River, the neighborhood was founded as an independent city by the Puritans in 1628. In 1775, the city made history as the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major conflicts of the American Revolutionary War. The historic battle was forever memorialized by the 220-foot Bunker Hill Monument, erected in 1825 and still towering atop the peninsula today.
Annexed by the city of Boston in 1873, the contemporary neighborhood developed around the now-decommissioned Navy Yard, experiencing dramatic shifts in population and industry over the past several decades. The Navy Yard, also a national historic landmark, has been converted to residential and office space, and an increasing number of young professionals are relocating there, joining families who have lived in the area for years. These newcomers are discovering the neighborhood's renovated rowhouses and its accessibility to downtown Boston and the North End. Many residents walk to work in downtown or simply down to the nearby waterfront, both of which are only minutes away.
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) initiated plans to demolish and redevelop sixty percent of the housing in Charlestown, but vociferous Charlestown residents opposed the plan by an overwhelming majority. Consequently, the plan was reduced to tearing down only eleven percent of the neighborhood. Any housing that the BRA had a hand in requires sellers to ante up 2% of the sale price back into the BPDA kitty.
Drawn to its proximity to downtown and its colonial, red-brick, row-house housing stock, similar to that of Beacon Hill, many upper-middle class professionals have moved into the neighborhood. Today the neighborhood is a mix of upper-middle and middle-class residences, housing projects, and remnants of the large, working class Irish-American demographic who settled in Charlestown.
There are plenty of sights to see while strolling through Charlestown’s narrow, gas-lamp-lined streets. Charlestown has two very distinct types of architecture. Along Main Street, you will find traditional townhouses and brownstones; but, as you make your way to the Navy Yard, you will be surrounded by new luxury developments not only boasting high-end amenities, but also some of the most amazing city views you will find anywhere!
So, for that Beacon Hill or Back Bay charm but without the high price tag, Charlestown is the perfect alternative for you. Large homes from 1600 square feet range are still available under $700,000 - amazing the value you get just by crossing over the Charles River - single family homes with 3 bedrooms and 2 or more bathrooms in "Boston" for well under a million dollars and we are not talking tear downs; some have been gut renovated recently. However, off-street parking can be hard to come by.
If walking to work is not your thing, you can also find public transit in Charlestown. Info on the harbor ferry can be found here.
Boston is a city of neighborhoods by means of annexation. Access the City of Boston's official website, including the neighborhood of Charlestown. If you have school-age children, Charlestown lies in the Boston Public School district. Its transportation policies are outlined here.
The Boston Police have a web page dedicated to Charlestown which you can access for their latest news.
To keep up with daily goings on you can check in online with the Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, The Patch, or, of course, the Boston Globe, and the Boston Herald.
If you have a specific property in mind that you think you might like to buy, The City of Boston maintains a database for the City Assessor which you can access to see what value the City gives the property and what the annual taxes are. Boston does offer a residential tax break for primary residences for which you might need to apply after your purchase.
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Available Charlestown Properties
Spacious and inviting 1 bed/1 bath with private outdoor space! Open concept living with ideal floorplan, three sides of exposure, and incredible natural light. Large and ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72563645 MLS
Move right into this oversized, turn-key studio w/valet parking and views of the beautiful manicured grounds and green spaces of Parris Landing located in the Historic Ch...
- 1 Baths
- 72540988 MLS
- Parris Landing Bldg.
Renovated 1 bed/1 bath just steps to everything Charlestown has to offer! Open and inviting living with high ceilings and southwest exposure provides incredible natural l...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72526460 MLS
Welcome to the Basilica! One of the Navy Yards premiere buildings is now offering unit 236 for sale! Move into this beautiful 1 bedroom condo that offers a spacious layou...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72554459 MLS
- The Basilica Bldg.
This sun-drenched & renovated 1 BR, 1 BA boasting a large private roof deck and exclusive roof rights is perfect for a homeowner or savvy investor! Distinctive features i...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72567591 MLS
- 105 Bartlett Street Condominium Bldg.
Efficient, elegant and exactly what the market needs right now. This loft style studio with separate sleeping space is located on the 2nd floor & has 9 ft ceilings. Some ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72562784 MLS
- The Starboard Bldg.
Rarely available, open floor plan oversized one bedroom, top floor duplex unit. Welcome home to the historic Basilica Condo located in the coveted Charlestown Navy Yard. ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72507099 MLS
- The Basilica Bldg.
Hardwood floors are seen throughout this terrific 2 bed 1 bath quietly situated on the second floor of the Navy Yard's historic Basilica building. Come marvel at the sigh...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72546109 MLS
- Basilica Bldg.
CALL FOR OFFERS! Offers due by Tuesday 9/24. Fully renovated Waterfront home in highly sought after Parris Landing with valet garage parking. There are soaring ceilings w...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72445432 MLS
- Parris Landing Bldg.
Best value in the Navy Yard can be realized at the Basilica now with a 6 million dollar renovation project nearly completed & PAID FOR BY THE SELLER!!. Step inside the br...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72557105 MLS
- The Basilica Condominiums Bldg.
Flawless 1 bed/1 bath with idyllic floorplan, direct courtyard views, and valet garage parking! Corner placement with southwest exposure and floor-to-ceiling windows prov...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72550208 MLS
- Parris Landing Bldg.
Location, walkability and updated.This spacious brownstone condo checks off everything on your list! Newly renovated eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, gorgeous qu...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72562633 MLS
Enjoy waterfront living in this spacious, fully renovated, one bed, one bath condo. Floor to ceiling windows in living room and bedroom provide tons of natural light. Exp...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72527207 MLS
Why Rent! Come See this Great 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath Duplex home!! Enormous sweeping 2 Story loft like Open Great room Kitchen, Dining! Wood Burning Fireplace! Amazing Total...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72524927 MLS
Enjoy Waterfront luxury living at Parris Landing in Charlestown's Navy Yard in this open, oversized and completely updated one-bedroom unit with garage self-parking! Feat...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72539541 MLS
- Parris Landing Bldg.
Welcome to 41 Pearl Street. Beautiful over sized 1 bed/1 bath with Patio! Newly renovated living with 9'+ ceilings and incredible natural light from every window. Meticul...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72553543 MLS
- 41 Pearl Street Bldg.
Live on the water and in the city at Parris Landing in the Charlestown Navy Yard. This city-chic duplex has one of the most attractive and rarely available layouts. Enter...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72550786 MLS
- Parris Landing Bldg.
This Outstanding Home offers 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, a lovely direct access side Patio and 1 Off-street Parking Space! Amazing Sunshine through Windows Everywhere! ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72559781 MLS
Duplex unit in front of building with great views. Elevator in building no stairs or heavy lifting. Plenty of amenities. Great workout area. As well as an outstanding hea...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72563111 MLS
- Parris Landing Bldg.
Remarkable Penthouse at City Square! Enormous Open Concept Living! Bright & Sunny! Windows are Everywhere in this Sparkling Home! Super efficient Chef's working Kitchen w...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72564061 MLS
Charlestown Waterfront - Parris Landing - Beautifully maintained 2 bed 2 full baths w/ valet parking in this exceptional luxury complex. Take the elevator to this single...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72550793 MLS
- Parris Landing Bldg.
Inviting 2-bedroom home with wood burning fireplace! Gracious living room leads to the well-appointed kitchen with SS appliances, granite countertops, and counter sea...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72563388 MLS
Airy 2BD/1BA in historic brick building with more than 1000sf, Southwest corner exposure & views of the Boston skyline. This floor-though features tall ceilings, new wind...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72562585 MLS
Location! New to Market-This beautifully renovated two-bedroom condominium offers a spacious living room with a gas fireplace, recessed lighting, hardwood flooring, and ...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72564314 MLS
Stunning Penthouse 1 Bedroom with a private roof deck in the historic neighborhood of Monument Square in Charlestown. This very special property in a 3 unit brownstone bo...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72563706 MLS
The view will never get old! Spectacular 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo at the peak of Bunker Hill St. 3 sides of exposures flood this unit with natural light. Enter into...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72521281 MLS
Perfect 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath upper duplex with attached GARAGE underneath and a private patio in Charlestown! Open living and dining area with fireplace, surround sound a...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72536905 MLS
- Cobblestone Landing Bldg.
Premier Location! The Schoolhouse on Monument Square, a lovely elevator building steeped in history. Listed on the National Historical Register, this residence is right i...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72559047 MLS
Sunny 2BD, 2BA condominium with private deck, central air and a ideal layout, now available. The ultra modern kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counter...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72562570 MLS
Enjoy Luxury Living at Flagship Wharf! Highly sought after full service building in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard! Rarely Available Elegant, Oversized 1 Bedroom and...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72517663 MLS
If you missed your opportunity to buy a brand new unit at Lumen Charlestown last year, this corner-unit re-sale is READY NOW and requires no wait time to build! Beautifu...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72566245 MLS
Move right in to this luxury west wing condo on the 9th floor at Flagship Wharf with incredible harbor views! Modern kitchen features Sub-Zero fridge, Bosch dishwasher, o...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72542506 MLS
- Flagship Wharf Bldg.
Spectacular Penthouse! New total renovation, custom-crafted by a premier developer! Private entrance 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Penthouse Duplex with Off-Street Deeded Parking! Ne...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72562351 MLS
Amazing Townhouse with Garage Parking & Roofdeck! Private Entrance through a lush, landscaped enchanting courtyard! This townhouse duplex lives like a Single Family! 2 Be...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72566160 MLS
- Bunker Hill Court Bldg.
Bright 2BD 2BA w/3 exposures, outdoor space & exceptional storage on a gas-lit street one block from the Bunker Hill Monument. The kitchen - with stainless steel applianc...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72566493 MLS
Move right into this tastefully renovated 2BD/2BA condominium on a quiet tree lined street in Charlestown. This top floor unit is impeccably laid out, featuring skilled w...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72561475 MLS
Waterfront living at its best in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard. Two bedroom, two bathroom with one assigned self-park garage parking space in Parris Landing, feature...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72559595 MLS
- Parris Landing Bldg.
Sun-filled corner 2+ bedroom townhouse with private entrance and GARAGE parking. First level offers a spacious garage with storage, a mud room area leading to what is cur...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72563092 MLS
Single family with roofdeck renovated in 2019. Your new home sits less than a block from Bunker Hill Monument, nestled on a gas-light, pedestrian-only avenue dating back ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72565711 MLS
This light and airy duplex home offers beautiful views of the city from both floors and has 4 private decks along with a common yard! Gorgeous wide plank pine floors, hig...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72550269 MLS
A Must See! Recently renovated 3 bedroom plus office, 2 bathroom penthouse duplex in the heart of Charlestown! Large deck off of the kitchen for dining and entertaining ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72558402 MLS
Pristine home situated in the most prestigious historical part of Charlestown Boston. Minutes’ walk to Winthrop Square, Bunker Hill Monument Square, and the Warren Taver...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72567602 MLS
Spacious and sun-filled penthouse duplex in Monument Square area! 3 beds and 2 full baths with over 1,500 square feet of living space, the first floor offers an expansiv...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72567358 MLS
Stunning corner penthouse three bedroom, in the highly sought after gaslight area of Charlestown. Enter into the open concept living/dining area with custom built ins and...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 72562092 MLS
Stunning 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse floor through located in the sought-after gas-light district in Charlestown. Beautiful open concept living/dining space, with a gas firep...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72566715 MLS
Private Entrance Townhouse with drive in Garage Parking! City Living will be so Easy! Southwestern Sun is Everywhere! Desirable and flexible floor plan with two bedrooms ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72504017 MLS
Private Entrance Townhouse with drive in Garage Parking! City Living will be so Easy! Southwestern Sun is Everywhere! Desirable and flexible Floor plan with 2 Bedrooms pl...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72504666 MLS
Located in the heart of the gas light district, this rarely available, private entrance 2BR/2BA corner unit offers a sunny open layout, beautifully finished living space,...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72563799 MLS
- The Courtyard Condominium Bldg.
Fall in love with this rarely-available, well-maintained 4BR/2Bath SINGLE FAMILY HOME and enjoy the DECK of your DREAMS with family and friends! A mostly open floor plan ...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72563450 MLS
Desirable prime location near Monument Sq in the heart of Boston. Renovated home sought-after an open living/dining "great room" boasts gleaming hardwoods. Sunny beautifu...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72536609 MLS
Desirable prime location near Monument Sq in the heart of Boston. Renovated home sought-after an open living/dining "great room" boasts gleaming hardwoods. Sunny beautifu...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72536613 MLS
Spacious professionally renovated 2 bed, 2.5 bath town home combines modern updates with luxury amenities. Beautiful natural light on every floor, AC and hardwood floors...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72519602 MLS
- The Residences on Oak Street Condominium Bldg.
Life is better with a view! Enjoy your own magnificent 360-degree views from the private roof deck atop your amazing duplex penthouse. Boston Harbor, Cambridge, and downt...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72528846 MLS
Beautifully Maintained & detailed 4 level, Single Family, Private Home on a quiet side street in sought after Charlestown. Beautifully updated with wide pine flooring and...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72502018 MLS
Located just off the training field, on sought after location, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath, single family offers parking, renovated kitchen & master bath, 2 decks & private pati...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72539633 MLS
Classic single family in the heart of Charlestown! Beautifully renovated throughout offering 3+ beds and 2 full baths. First floor boasts a large dining room with a gas...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72563305 MLS
Outstanding opportunity to create your dream home or investment property! This large, attractive brick town home is currently configured as a single family but can easily...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72539938 MLS
Outstanding opportunity to create your dream home or investment property! This large, attractive brick town home is currently configured as a single family but can easily...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 72539946 MLS
Custom designed, brick 3 bed, 3 1/2 bth home on quiet, gas-lit street has garage parking, 2 decks, a patio & lux finishes rarely found. Cent. location walk to “T", Main S...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72563612 MLS
If you savor the unique, steeped in historical value and intrigue, you are home! Imagine sitting in your pristine courtyard filled with sweet aroma from the oversized ro...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72518923 MLS
This sophisticated waterfront home is pure perfection. Impeccably designed & meticulously maintained, this townhouse has breathtaking water & marina views on every level....
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72517514 MLS
Panoramic, unobstructed city skyline and harbor views from every room with complete privacy, this condo is the ultimate in waterfront living. Magnificent 2,670 sq ft, 3-4...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72562770 MLS
- Constellation Wharf Bldg.
Be the first to live in this stunning 3+ BR/3 BA duplex gut renovated to the highest standards. Enter to a large foyer leading to gracious living room with high ceilings,...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72491935 MLS
Fantastic opportunity to own a 4-FAMILY with 2 car parking in the heart of Charlestown's Gas Light District. Property features approx 3,600sqft of living space that has b...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 72540102 MLS
Enjoy endless Harbor & Skyline views from THIRTY-SIX total windows in this stunning corner home with private deck in the highly desirable West Wing of Flagship Wharf! Thi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 72557920 MLS
- Flagship Wharf Bldg.
Development opportunity atop Bunker Hill in Charlestown. 3 separate structures on a 6600 sf lot. The front building is a massive 3 decker containing two residential uni...
- 13 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 72497973 MLS
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