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    • $4,795,000

    5 Charles River Sq, Boston, MA 02114

    4beds
    3,303sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1909
    1,089 Square Feet Lot
    $4,585,300 Zestimate®
    $1,452/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful wood-paneled dining roomMarble bathPreserving its historic characterCharming gas-lit streetsSecond-floor primary suiteSerene tranquil settingPeaceful retreat
    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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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Neda Vander Stoep 617-413-0888,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73512030

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Yes
      Heating
      • Baseboard
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 6
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,303
      • Total interior livable area: 3,303 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,503
      • Finished area below ground: 800
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Assigned
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Features
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City View(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 1,089 Square Feet
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: W:05 P:02469 S:000,3354742
      • Zoning: R1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Foundation: Granite
      • Roof: Rubber
      Condition
      • Year built: 1909

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Boston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,452/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $4,727,000
      • Annual tax amount: $54,791
      • Date on market: 5/4/2026

        Estimated market value

        $4,585,300

        $4.36M - $4.81M

        $7,908/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/4/2026Listed for sale$4,795,000+23.7%$1,452/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73512030 Report a problem
        5/7/2019Sold$3,875,000-3%$1,173/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/9/2019Pending sale$3,995,000$1,210/sqft
        Source: Compass #72457143 Report a problem
        2/26/2019Listed for sale$3,995,000-4.7%$1,210/sqft
        Source: Compass #72457143 Report a problem
        1/22/2019Listing removed$4,190,000$1,269/sqft
        Source: Brewster & Berkowitz R. E. #72245130 Report a problem
        10/19/2017Listed for sale$4,190,000+64.3%$1,269/sqft
        Source: Brewster & Berkowitz R. E. #72245130 Report a problem
        9/15/2011Sold$2,550,000-5.4%$772/sqft
        Source: LINK #103724 Report a problem
        7/15/2011Price change$2,695,000-6.9%$816/sqft
        Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #70950035 Report a problem
        5/8/2011Price change$2,895,000-12.1%$876/sqft
        Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #70950035 Report a problem
        5/16/2010Price change$3,295,000-2.9%$998/sqft
        Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #70950035 Report a problem
        7/23/2009Listed for sale$3,395,000+22.7%$1,028/sqft
        Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #70950035 Report a problem
        7/10/2003Sold$2,768,000+15%$838/sqft
        Source: LINK #17246 Report a problem
        3/13/2000Sold$2,406,250+50.4%$729/sqft
        Source: LINK #10164 Report a problem
        3/31/1998Sold$1,600,000+96.3%$484/sqft
        Source: LINK #13748 Report a problem
        7/19/1991Sold$815,000$247/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$53,155 +14.4%$4,590,200 +7.7%
        2024$46,474 +1.5%$4,263,700
        2023$45,792 +3.7%$4,263,700 +5%
        2022$44,166 +4%$4,059,400 +2%
        2021$42,464 +4.1%$3,979,800 +3.1%
        2020$40,775 +4.1%$3,861,300 +3.9%
        2019$39,163 +7.6%$3,715,700 +7%
        2018$36,406 +344.9%$3,473,900 +5%
        2017$8,183 -76.4%$3,308,500 +4.9%
        2016$34,694 +7.2%$3,154,000 +18%
        2015$32,366 +1.1%$2,672,700 +5%
        2014$32,021 +3.4%$2,545,400 +8%
        2013$30,970 +3.7%$2,356,900 +2.9%
        2012$29,879 +8.1%$2,291,352 +6%
        2011$27,638 +14.1%$2,160,896 +6%
        2010$24,218 +8.8%$2,038,536 -2.7%
        2009$22,261 -3%$2,094,200 +0.1%
        2008$22,956 -6%$2,092,600 -5.8%
        2007$24,422 $2,222,200
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        97 / 100
        Rider's Paradise
        87 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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