39 Essex St, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$1,499,000
Est. $9,133/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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Open House Schedule
27
Sep
Sunday, September 27
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
28
Sep
Monday, September 28
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
26
Sep
Saturday, September 26
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
About this home
A fully renovated, single family home in Charlestown! This house offers 4 levels of thoughtfully designed living space. The main floor features an open floor plan anchored by a large kitchen island, perfect for every-day living. Find a half bath on this level for added convenience. On the 2nd level there are two generous sized bedrooms, a bathroom with a tub and a laundry closet. Upstairs is the primary suite, large enough to include a work from home space or secondary hang out area. The finished lower level provides a flexible bonus space to be used as a media/man cave, kids playroom, additional home office or gym and inclusive of another half bath. Step outside to your private deck and patio, perfect for outdoor dining, entertainment or relaxing. Additional features include; an abundance of storage space, tons of natural light and central ac. Live just minutes from Hood Park, many restaurants/coffee shops and all that Charlestown has to offer!
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Property History
Market Insights
10.9%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Sep 24, 2026
$1,499,000
Original listing
Agent: The Goodrich Team
Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #73196388
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Aug 1, 2024
$1,335,000
MLS #73196388
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,499,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 08/01/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,335,000 | - | - | MLS #73196388 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,238 | $1,309,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$16,238
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,309,500
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1875
Living Area
2,103 sq ft
Lot Size
0.23 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
2
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Finished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$16,238
Assessed Value
$1,309,500
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Tax Number Does Not Reflect Residential Tax Exemption. Property Requires A Small Flood Insurance Policy, Ask Agent For Details. Shed In Back To Stay As Gift.
Exclusions
Curtains & Curtain Rods, Basement Storage Shelves. Speaker System, Mounted Tvs Negotiable
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Buyers to do their own due diligence. Sq footage corresponds with floor plans
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,103 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Levels
Multi/Split
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,598 sq ft above grade
505 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1875
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Brick, Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Other
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
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:
Special Features
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s)
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
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
78 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.3 mi
|
#86 of 352
|
Score: 50.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
544 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#594 of 825
|
Score: 41.1
Dropped 186 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.3 mi
|
#47 of 352
|
Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Advent School
1.5 mi
Grades K-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.5 mi
|
#11 of 16
|
Score: 26.5
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.7 below state avg
585 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
1.6 mi
Grades K-07
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.7 mi
|
#784 of 825
|
Score: 29.9
Dropped 59 spots from last year
-28.3 below state avg
248 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: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 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: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 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
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
0.2 mi
UP Academy
3.3 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.5 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
1.8 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
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
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
2.7 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 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: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
4.3 mi
|
#313 of 346
|
Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
4.4 mi
|
#320 of 346
|
Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Charlestown
39 Essex St, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Goodrich Team
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID
TM325658
Office MLS ID
AN2383
Listing Data Updated
Sep 24, 2026 1:01 PM EDT
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