12 Auburn St, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$2,990,000
$2,549,000
Est. $14,539/month
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About this home
Scale, history, and value rarely align like this on the flat of Charlestown. Spanning four levels and 3,360 square feet, this 1880 brick brownstone offers more space, more parking, and more fireplaces than nearly anything else in the neighborhood today, at a price that leaves real room in the budget. The main and upper levels live as a gracious single-family home with an updated kitchen, formal dining room, four fireplaces, and a private deck and patio. A garden-level suite with its own entry adds flexibility as a guest suite or office, plus a clear path to reconfiguring the upper floors into the two-bedroom, single-level layout Charlestown families want. A deeded heated garage plus two more spaces round out a rare three-car footprint near Main Street, the Navy Yard, and the waterfront. A newly improved price on a home with room to make it your own.
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Property History
Market Insights
2
Price Changes
14.7%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Jul 22, 2026
$2,549,000
$241,000
(-8.64%)
From $2,790,000 to $2,549,000 (-8.6%)
Price Reduced
Jun 23, 2026
$2,790,000
$200,000
(-6.69%)
From $2,990,000 to $2,790,000 (-6.7%)
Showing Instructions Updated
Apr 26, 2026
New showing requirements
Agent Changed
Apr 22, 2026
Louis Carucci → Michael Carucci
Agent: Michael Carucci
Listed for Sale
Apr 20, 2026
$2,990,000
Original listing
Office: Serhant
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,549,000 | $241,000 | - | From $2,790,000 to $2,549,000 (-8.6%) |
| 06/23/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,790,000 | $200,000 | - | From $2,990,000 to $2,790,000 (-6.7%) |
| 04/26/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 04/22/2026 | 👤 Agent Changed | - | - | - | Louis Carucci → Michael Carucci |
| 04/20/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,990,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,400 | $1,502,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$17,400
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,502,600
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1880
Living Area
3,360 sq ft
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
15
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Flooring
None
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Fireplace
Dining Room
Fireplaces
4
Basement
Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
Victorian, Other (see Remarks)
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck - Composite, Patio, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
Deck - Composite, Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Heated Garage, Off Street, Leased, Assigned, Deeded
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$17,400
Assessed Value
$1,502,600
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Buyer Is Encouraged To Do Their Own Due Diligence.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Red
Sq Ft Source
Other
Sq Ft Disclosures
Square footage is approximate. Buyer is encouraged to do their own due diligence.
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
97 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,360 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,760 sq ft above grade
600 sq ft below grade
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Pocket Door
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Composite, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian, Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Other
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
4
Cooling:
Central Air, Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Composite, Patio, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Detached, Heated Garage, Off Street, Leased, Assigned, Deeded
Special Features
Fireplaces:
4
Fireplace Type:
Dining Room
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.2 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.3 mi
|
#85 of 352
|
Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#589 of 824
|
Score: 41.5
Dropped 181 spots from last year
-16.7 below state avg
334 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.3 mi
|
#48 of 352
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.5 mi
|
#11 of 16
|
Score: 26.9
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.3 below state avg
634 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Advent School
1.6 mi
Grades K-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.6 mi
|
#777 of 824
|
Score: 30.7
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
256 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
1.7 mi
Grades K-07
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.4 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.2 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.8 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
6.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.2 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
0.2 mi
UP Academy
3.4 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.5 mi
|
#322 of 346
|
Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
1.8 mi
|
#305 of 346
|
Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students
Less Diverse
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.3 mi
|
#268 of 346
|
Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
2.7 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.4 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.6 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.8 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
4.4 mi
|
#312 of 346
|
Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
4.4 mi
|
#321 of 346
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Charlestown
12 Auburn St, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Michael Carucci
Listing Office
Serhant
Office Phone
617-250-0559
Agent MLS ID
BB900822
Office MLS ID
AN9455
Listing Data Updated
Jul 26, 2026 3:06 AM EDT
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