FeaturesCountertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
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3 Essex Street # 10, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$749,000
Est. $5,018/month
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About this home
Beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in the heart of historic Charlestown! Owned and lovingly maintained by the same owner for over 25 years, this sun-filled home offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and convenience. Fully renovated in 2023, the unit features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, newer windows, updated mechanicals, and an inviting layout filled with natural light. Enjoy a cozy working wood-burning fireplace, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and in-unit washer and dryer for everyday convenience.Perfectly located just minutes from Boston with easy access to I-93, Route 1, Storrow Drive, and the Tobin Bridge, making commuting effortless. Enjoy being close to some of the area’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations including Assembly Row, CambridgeSide, the North End’s famous Little Italy, boutiques and restaurants along Main Street in Charlestown, and countless nearby cafes, parks, and waterfront attractions.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 4, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
May 25, 2026
$749,000
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 05/25/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $749,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,670 | $691,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,670
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$475
Monthly
Assessed Value
$691,700
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,005 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
First Floor, In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,670
Assessed Value
$691,700
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$475 Monthly
Fee Includes
Insurance, Security, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Occupied Tenant Till July 2026
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
10
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Association Financial Statements (1)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
68 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,005 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
4
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,005 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
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FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
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FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
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:
Wood
Appliances:
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
First Floor, In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
4
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heat Pump
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, 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
< 0.1 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
0.6 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
1.2 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
St. John Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.4 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
Advent School
1.5 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
1.6 mi
Grades K-07
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
3.3 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.1 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
4.3 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
5.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
6.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.1 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
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.4 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
2.0 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
3.3 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
3.5 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-
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
3 Essex Street # 10, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
John Ford
Listing Office
Ford Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-595-3712
Agent MLS ID
BB910882
Office MLS ID
BB8075
Listing Data Updated
Aug 2, 2026 3:10 AM EDT
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