18R Polk Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,095,000
Est. $6,278/month
About this home
Tucked away off the street along a private walkway, this updated single-family home offers a rare sense of privacy in the heart of Charlestown. Thoughtfully renovated, this four-bedroom, two full bath home features a bright, sun-filled interior with quartz countertops, brand new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint, and new carpeting throughout. A flexible floor plan includes a first-floor bedroom—ideal for guests, home office, or den—nearby full bath with laundry. Generously sized bedrooms and an airy layout provide comfortable, versatile living. Step outside to a private patio, perfect for relaxing or outdoor dining. Additional highlights include a large, clean basement for storage or workshop use. A unique opportunity to own a single-family home offering both privacy and convenience near Charlestown amenities, transportation, and Boston. This wonderful residence lives and feels much larger than its square footage! Don't miss this truly outstanding opportunity!
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Apr 7, 2026
$1,095,000
Original listing
Agent: Frank Celeste
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed for Sale
Apr 7, 2026
$1,095,000
Original listing
Agent: Frank Celeste
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,095,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 04/07/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,095,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,496 | $519,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,496
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$519,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,492 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
None
Features
Patio - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Enclosed
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,496
Assessed Value
$519,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller Welcomes Offers With Requests For Buyers Concessions. Some Photos Are Virtually Staged. Please Include Wire Policy With Any Offers.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
95 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,492 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,492 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchEnclosed
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:
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.2 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
0.3 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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.3 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.0 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
1.0 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
1.2 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.3 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
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.3 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.2 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
4.5 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
5.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
6.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.3 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
0.3 mi
UP Academy
3.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
< 0.1 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
1.4 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
2.2 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
2.7 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.5 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
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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Charlestown
18R Polk Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Frank Celeste
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-242-4222
Agent MLS ID
BB802670
Office MLS ID
BB9059
Listing Data Updated
Jul 11, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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