Ideally situated on the flat of Charlestown, moments from Main Street, the Navy Yard, and the waterfront, 12 Auburn Street offers a rare blend of scale, flexibility, and historic character. Spanning four levels and over 3,350 square feet, this brick brownstone lives as a spacious single-family home while offering a separate garden-level residence with private front and rear access. Features include three bedrooms, three and one half renovated baths, four fireplaces, an updated kitchen, entertainment room, private deck, and patio. Complete with one deeded garage space and two transferable off-street spaces, this is a rare opportunity to own a home in Charlestown with unique versatility.
For sale
Price cut: $200K (6/23)
$2,790,000
12 Auburn St, Charlestown, MA 02129
3beds
3,360sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
1,946 Square Feet Lot
$2,652,500 Zestimate®
$830/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 93 days |
- 619 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Carucci,
Serhant 617-250-0559,
Louis Carucci 617-797-5052
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73504174
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Pocket Door
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,360
- Total interior livable area: 3,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,760
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Heated Garage, Off Street, Leased, Assigned, Deeded
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 1,946 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: W:02 P:01122 S:000,1280798
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charlestown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $830/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,502,600
- Annual tax amount: $17,400
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,652,500
$2.52M - $2.79M
$4,427/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $2,790,000-6.7%$830/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73504174 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,990,000+448.6%$890/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73504174 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/1999 | Sold | $545,000+57.1%$162/sqft |
Source: LINK #24245 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1997 | Sold | $347,000$103/sqft |
Source: LINK #17861 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,400 +18.4% | $1,502,600 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $14,694 +9.6% | $1,348,100 +8% |
| 2023 | $13,408 +3.7% | $1,248,400 +5% |
| 2022 | $12,930 +7.1% | $1,188,400 +5% |
| 2021 | $12,077 +10.1% | $1,131,900 +8.9% |
| 2020 | $10,973 +10.2% | $1,039,100 +10% |
| 2019 | $9,954 +7.6% | $944,400 +7% |
| 2018 | $9,250 +438.8% | $882,600 |
| 2017 | $1,717 -80.6% | $882,600 +10% |
| 2016 | $8,829 +20.3% | $802,600 +32.4% |
| 2015 | $7,342 +8.6% | $606,300 +17.8% |
| 2013 | $6,763 -2.1% | $514,700 -2.8% |
| 2012 | $6,905 +2% | $529,500 |
| 2011 | $6,772 +11.2% | $529,500 +3.3% |
| 2010 | $6,092 +11.1% | $512,800 -0.6% |
| 2009 | $5,483 -9.8% | $515,800 -6.9% |
| 2008 | $6,078 -6.8% | $554,100 -6.6% |
| 2007 | $6,523 | $593,500 |
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Neighborhood: Charlestown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHorace Mann School For The DeafGrades: PK-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Warren-Prescott K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Charlestown High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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