Located on a charming gas-lit street, this 2017-renovated penthouse condo offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and high-end finishes throughout. The main level features an open floor plan with high ceilings, exposed brick, hardwood floors, and oversized windows that flood the space with natural light. The kitchen is outfitted with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a center island, plus a private deck off the kitchen. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, large windows, and a sleek en-suite bath. The second bedroom includes a custom closet and its own private deck, while the third bedroom is perfect for a home office or nursery. In-unit laundry and central air add everyday convenience. Enjoy skyline views from your private roof deck. Just blocks from the Hood Park development and minutes to public transit and highway access.
Sold for $1,085,000
$1,085,000
31 Essex St #2, Charlestown, MA 02129
3beds
1,518sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1850
-- sqft lot
$1,412,100 Zestimate®
$715/sqft
$5,320 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,412,100
$1.29M - $1.57M
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Gas-lit streetExposed brickHardwood floorsGranite countertopsPrivate roof deckSleek en-suite bathSpacious primary suite
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Listed by:
Christina Dinardi 860-705-1772,
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay 617-542-0012
Bought with:
Louise Lingerman
Realty One Group Nest
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73389532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,518
- Total interior livable area: 1,518 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,518
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Deck - Vinyl
- Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Deck - Vinyl
Details
- Parcel number: W:02 P:02554 S:004,3366731
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
- HOA fee: $271 monthly
Location
- Region: Charlestown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $715/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,065,300
- Annual tax amount: $12,336
- Date on market: 12/30/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2025 | Sold | $1,085,000-2.7%$715/sqft |
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| 6/28/2025 | Contingent | $1,115,000$735/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,115,000+25.3%$735/sqft |
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| 6/14/2018 | Sold | $890,000$586/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,336 +4.9% | $1,065,300 -1.3% |
| 2024 | $11,763 +4.6% | $1,079,200 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $11,244 +2.7% | $1,046,900 +4% |
| 2022 | $10,953 +2% | $1,006,700 |
| 2021 | $10,741 +21.6% | $1,006,700 +20.3% |
| 2020 | $8,833 | $836,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Charlestown
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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: 0.5 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02129
- Charlestown
- 31 Essex St Unit 2
