5 Charles River Square, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$4,795,000
Est. $29,012/month
About this home
This beautiful single-family residence is tucked away from the city’s bustle yet ideally situated along Beacon Hill’s charming, gas-lit streets. Thoughtfully renovated to meet modern standards while preserving its historic character, this 4-story townhome features a classic versatile layout. The chef’s kitchen opens seamlessly to a lovely breakfast nook with walnut accents and an adjacent family room perfect for everyday living. For more refined gatherings, the parlor level features a fireplaced living room and a beautiful wood-paneled dining room and butler’s pantry. The second-floor primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a marble bath and a large sunlit study with gas fireplace. The top floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an office and a full set of stairs leading to a renovated, oversized roof deck with lush plantings and irrigation system creating a serene, tranquil setting. Enjoy parking directly outside your front door and proprietorship in the coveted Annie Fields Garden.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
May 4, 2026
$4,795,000
Original listing
Agent: Neda Vander Stoep
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $4,795,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,791 | $4,727,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$54,791
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$4,727,000
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1909
Living Area
3,303 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
14
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
6
Basement
Finished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Assigned
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$54,791
Assessed Value
$4,727,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Fy2026 Taxes Include The Residential Tax Exemption Of $4, 353.74. New Rubber Roof In 2021. 3 Fireplaces Are Gas (living Room, Study And Family Room). Annual Maintenance Fees For Charles River Square ($1, 900) And Annie Fields Garden ($2, 280). Separately Deeded 556 Sq.ft. Lot In Rear Garden (lot 11).
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1909
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,303 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Room Details
Other Floor
Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Finished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1909
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Granite
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Assigned
Special Features
Fireplaces:
6
Fireplace Type:
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s)
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, 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
Advent School
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.1 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.3 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
1.4 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.8 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
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.4 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
3.7 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.9 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
1.4 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
1.3 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.5 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 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
2.2 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
2.4 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-
East Boston High School
2.4 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.1 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.2 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
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Beacon Hill
5 Charles River Square, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Neda Vander Stoep
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
CT002711
Office MLS ID
AN6192
Listing Data Updated
May 8, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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