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15 Russell St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$875,000
Est. $5,540/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,897
Sq Ft
$461
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1834
Year Built
135
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$115,000 Listed Oct 9, 2025 • MLS# 73442051 Copied!

About this home

Single family good location with roof deck. Come and create your own single family. Total rehab needed.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1834
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,897 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1834
Living Area 1,897 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $10,981
Assessed Value $948,300

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1834
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Charlestown

15 Russell St, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.1 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.1 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.4 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
1.1 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
1.2 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.4 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
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.5 mi | #5 of 12 | Score: 45.3
Improved 124 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
109 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.5 mi | #670 of 824 | Score: 37.5
Improved 47 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
279 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.3 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
4.7 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
5.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
6.0 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
0.1 mi
UP Academy
3.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.2 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
1.5 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
2.2 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
2.6 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
3.7 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
Ruth Batson Academy
4.4 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
11.6%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Dec 23, 2025
$900,000 $50,000 (-5.26%)
From $950,000 to $900,000 (-5.3%)
Price Reduced
Nov 19, 2025
$950,000 $40,000 (-4.04%)
From $990,000 to $950,000 (-4.0%)
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Listed for Sale
Oct 9, 2025
$875,000
Original listing
Agent: Joseph McGonagle Office: Century 21 Elite Realty
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Listed for Sale
Oct 9, 2025
$990,000
Original listing
Office: Century 21 Elite Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 23, 2025 Price Changed $900,000 -$50,000
Nov 19, 2025 Price Changed $950,000 -$40,000
Oct 9, 2025 New Listing Added $875,000
Oct 9, 2025 New Listing Added $990,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
135 days
Price per Sq Ft
$461
Total Price Drop
-$115,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,981 $948,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,981
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$948,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joseph McGonagle
Listing Office Century 21 Elite Realty
Agent MLS ID B8000386
Office MLS ID B99191
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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