Exceptional opportunity in Charlestown's historic Town Hill neighborhood. Originally built as a single family residence, the property has been used as a 2 family since around 1950. It offers outstanding potential for restoration to a grand single or luxury multi-unit dwelling. It is situated steps from Peter Looney Park, the local skating rink and John Harvard Mall. Convenient access to Charlestown's waterfront, downtown Boston, public transportation, shops and restaurants. The property features central air, a driveway for off street parking, yard and gardening opportunity. The home retains original architectural details including fireplace mantels (fireplaces are not functional) that reflect its 19th century character. A rare chance to re-imagine and restore of piece of Boston history in one of its historic neighborhoods.
Sold for $1,550,000
$1,550,000
59 Washington St, Charlestown, MA 02129
5beds
3,031sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1870
-- sqft lot
$1,521,900 Zestimate®
$511/sqft
$5,375 Estimated rent
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Central airYard and gardening opportunityOriginal architectural detailsFireplace mantels
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Listed by:
John L. Tobin 617-823-1638,
John L. Tobin 617-242-7881,
John L. Tobin 617-823-1638
Bought with:
Tina Endicott
RE/MAX Encore
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73406570
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,031
- Total interior livable area: 3,031 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,031
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 2,160 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0203895000,1280508
- Zoning: 2 Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Charlestown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $511/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,657,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,344
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Listing terms: Estate Sale
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $1,550,000-3.1%$511/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Contingent | $1,600,000$528/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $1,600,000-11.1%$528/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000-10%$594/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Contingent | $2,000,000$660/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Price change | $2,000,000-13%$660/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000$759/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Charlestown
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Warren-Prescott K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02129
- Charlestown
- 59 Washington St
