Beautifully renovated & well preserved, this is one of Charlestown's few remaining free-standing homes, which allows an uncommon abundance of privacy & natural light. On a quiet tree lined street in the coveted Gas Light District, it features a large 1st floor kitchen with direct access to the private brick courtyard & garden. Details include wide pine floors & well preserved fireplace mantels in the first floor dining & living rooms plus one in each of two 2nd floor bedrooms. There is a private 3rd floor primary suite with dressing area, generous closets & bathroom with heated floor, a two person shower & double sink vanity. The basement contains the heat, air conditioning & water heater & plenty of storage. On street resident parking or ditch the car and walk to the Community College or North Station T stop. The home measures approx. 1702 sq.ft. based on appraisal standards. Allow at least 36 hours for response to offers. Agents: please see instructions.
Sold for $1,708,500
$1,708,500
23 Prescott St, Charlestown, MA 02129
3beds
1,702sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1824
1,160 Square Feet Lot
$1,739,900 Zestimate®
$1,004/sqft
$5,745 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,739,900
$1.58M - $1.91M
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Two person showerHeated floorTree lined streetPrimary suiteGenerous closetsWide pine floorsDressing area
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Listed by:
Greater Boston Home Team 617-651-1550,
Greater Boston Home Buying 617-469-4200,
Sam Schneiderman 617-651-1550
Bought with:
Marley Kanda
Engel & Volkers Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73298949
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,702
- Total interior livable area: 1,702 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 1,160 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1280428
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Irregular
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1824
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Park
Location
- Region: Charlestown
- Subdivision: Charlestown's Gas Light District
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2025 | Sold | $1,708,500-3.4%$1,004/sqft |
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| 1/22/2025 | Contingent | $1,769,000$1,039/sqft |
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| 12/6/2024 | Price change | $1,769,000-0.3%$1,039/sqft |
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| 10/30/2024 | Price change | $1,775,000-1.4%$1,043/sqft |
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| 10/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+28.6%$1,058/sqft |
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| 6/10/2020 | Sold | $1,400,000+23.9%$823/sqft |
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| 4/27/2015 | Sold | $1,130,000+7.1%$664/sqft |
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| 3/11/2015 | Pending sale | $1,055,000$620/sqft |
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| 3/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,055,000+64.8%$620/sqft |
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| 7/14/2008 | Sold | $640,000-12.2%$376/sqft |
Source: LINK #87151 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2008 | Listed for sale | $729,000$428/sqft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network #70719103 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,300 +4.3% | $1,407,600 -1.8% |
| 2024 | $15,622 +9.6% | $1,433,200 +8% |
| 2023 | $14,253 +8.6% | $1,327,100 +10% |
| 2022 | $13,126 +2% | $1,206,400 |
| 2021 | $12,872 +21.9% | $1,206,400 +20.6% |
| 2020 | $10,561 +2.1% | $1,000,100 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,339 +7.6% | $980,900 +7% |
| 2018 | $9,608 +466.8% | $916,800 +3% |
| 2017 | $1,695 -80.6% | $890,300 +12% |
| 2016 | $8,742 -4.3% | $794,700 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $9,139 +13.4% | $754,700 +23% |
| 2013 | $8,061 +8.2% | $613,500 +7.4% |
| 2012 | $7,447 +3% | $571,100 +1% |
| 2011 | $7,231 +6.6% | $565,400 -1% |
| 2010 | $6,785 +8.5% | $571,100 -2.9% |
| 2009 | $6,255 -3.9% | $588,400 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $6,512 -6.2% | $593,600 -6.1% |
| 2007 | $6,945 | $631,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Charlestown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Warren-Prescott K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NAHorace Mann School For The DeafGrades: PK-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Harvard-Kent Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Boston
- Middle: Boston
- High: Boston
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02129
- Charlestown
- 23 Prescott St
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