Discover a rare opportunity to own a meticulously preserved piece of history! This charming property, originally constructed in 1885, seamlessly blends timeless architecture w/ contemporary comforts. Unit 1 is a completely renovated 1 bed/1 bath offering modern amenities while retaining its classic charm. Unit 2 is a spacious upper duplex, boasting a recently updated kitchen, generous living area, sizable dining room, full bath, & dedicated office space. The kitchen provides direct access to a rear deck, ideal for entertaining & hosting. The upper floor comprises 3 well-appointed bedrooms & another full bath. Lovingly maintained by the same family for 60 years, 17 Trenton St. has been thoughtfully cared for, w/ numerous upgrades including a new roof (2023), updated plumbing, electrical & HVAC systems in Unit 1 (2016), new windows (2015), and a new heating system in Unit 2 (2016). Potential to reconfigure the existing deck to add parking, enhancing this property's appeal.
Sold for $490,000
$490,000
17 Trenton St, Boston, MA 02129
4beds
2,200sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1885
-- sqft lot
$490,200 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$5,452 Estimated rent
Home value
$490,200
$456,000 - $525,000
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Modern amenitiesRear deckClassic charmSpacious upper duplexWell-appointed bedroomsRecently updated kitchenDedicated office space
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Listed by:
Aranson Maguire Group 207-252-6771,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
Sarah Fillmann
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73430929
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Pine
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,200
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Street, Other
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,162 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: W:02 P:03106 S:000,1281689
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,157,100
- Annual tax amount: $13,399
- Date on market: 1/2/2026
- Total actual rent: 2500
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $490,000-69.4%$223/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $1,600,000-5.8%$727/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Contingent | $1,699,000$772/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+200.7%$772/sqft |
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| 10/28/2004 | Sold | $565,000$257/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,399 +9.1% | $1,157,100 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $12,280 +1.5% | $1,126,600 |
| 2023 | $12,100 +1.7% | $1,126,600 +3% |
| 2022 | $11,899 +2% | $1,093,700 |
| 2021 | $11,670 +13.7% | $1,093,700 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $10,262 +10.2% | $971,800 +10% |
| 2019 | $9,314 +7.6% | $883,700 +7% |
| 2018 | $8,653 +465.6% | $825,700 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $1,530 -81.1% | $786,000 +7% |
| 2016 | $8,081 +5.4% | $734,600 +16% |
| 2015 | $7,670 +5.5% | $633,400 +14.5% |
| 2013 | $7,269 +9% | $553,200 +8.2% |
| 2012 | $6,670 +2% | $511,500 |
| 2011 | $6,542 +6.6% | $511,500 -1% |
| 2010 | $6,138 -10.6% | $516,700 -20% |
| 2009 | $6,863 -9.8% | $645,600 -6.9% |
| 2008 | $7,611 -0.9% | $693,800 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $7,679 | $698,700 |
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Neighborhood: Charlestown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Warren-Prescott K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Charlestown High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Harvard-Kent Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02129
- Charlestown
- 17 Trenton St
