39 High St # 2, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown

$5,000/mo

2

Beds

2.5

Baths

1,700

Sq Ft

1,700

Lot Sq Ft

Apartment

Type

7

Days on Market

Lease Pending Listed Feb 9, 2026 • MLS# 73475641 Copied! • Updated Feb 18, 2026

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About this home

Stunning, oversized parlor-level duplex offering two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Thoughtfully renovated to preserve its original character, this home features soaring ceilings, exquisite original moldings, central air, in-unit laundry, and both a private deck and common patio. The beautifully designed open kitchen and dining area showcases a large island, perfect for entertaining. An inviting living room anchored by a gas fireplace completes the space. Unbeatable A+ Charlestown location—just steps to shops, restaurants, and public transportation, including bus and T.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

⏳

Lease Pending

Feb 18, 2026

Lease pending

🏠

Listed for Rent

Feb 10, 2026

$5,000

Original listing

Agent: Lesley Smith Office: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
02/18/2026	⏳ Lease Pending	-	-	-	Lease pending
02/10/2026	🏠 Listed for Rent	$5,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Apartment

Living Area 1,700 sq ft

Lot Size 1,700 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Apr 1, 2026

Lease Term Term of Rental(12)

Rent Includes Occupancy Only

Security Deposit $5,000

Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement None

Laundry In Unit

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building 2

Sq Ft Source Other

Sq Ft Disclosures Square footage is estimated. Tenant to do due diligence

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 9 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Apartment

Listing Type

Lease Pending

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,700 sq ft

Total Rooms

5

Entry Level

1

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 2 levels · 14 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: In Unit

Security:

Construction & Materials

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source:

Sewer:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

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

0.2 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

0.8 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

1.0 mi

Grades PK-08

C+

Mario Umana Academy

1.1 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

East Boston Central Catholic School

1.2 mi

Grades PK-08

D

O'Donnell Elementary School

1.3 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

Advent School

1.3 mi

Grades K-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

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Middle School Academy

3.0 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

4.0 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

4.2 mi

Grades 05-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

4.5 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

4.8 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

4.8 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

5.7 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

0.3 mi

UP Academy

3.0 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

D

Charlestown High School

0.3 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

1.9 mi

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

2.0 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

2.4 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

3.4 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

3.5 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

4.1 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

4.3 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

39 High St # 2, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lesley Smith

Listing Office Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Office Phone 781-729-7900

Agent MLS ID BB921137

Office MLS ID AN6380

Listing Data Updated Feb 18, 2026 6:57 PM EST

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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