117 High St

2,471 Sq. Ft.
$931 / Sq. Ft.
2,471
Sq. Ft.
$931
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Blending timeless character with modern luxury, this four-story brick SF home in the heart of Charlestown offers a rare opportunity to own a true piece of history. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths, the home unfolds across multiple thoughtfully designed living spaces, including a serene primary suite with a large bay window and a spa-like bath with radiant heated floors. The top-floor living room is a standout, where dramatic oversized windows frame sweeping Boston skyline views...Blending timeless character with modern luxury, this four-story brick SF home in the heart of Charlestown offers a rare opportunity to own a true piece of history. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths, the home unfolds across multiple thoughtfully designed living spaces, including a serene primary suite with a large bay window and a spa-like bath with radiant heated floors. The top-floor living room is a standout, where dramatic oversized windows frame sweeping Boston skyline views and flood the space with natural light. The 2023-renovated kitchen is a showpiece, appointed with Thermador appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and a generous eat-in island with an oversized sink complete with fitted covers, chopping boards, and colander. Sliding glass doors lead to a beautifully curated brick patio and garden, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Potential to add a roof deck via existing hatch. Complete with off-street parking and EV charging, this is Charlestown!
  1. Listed by Sarah Fillmann • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
  2. Listed by Courtney Collier • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 117 High Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Charlestown
Area
MA-Boston-Charlestown, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2026 03:12 AM

Property Details for 117 High Street

StatusActive
MLS #73502249
Days on Market5
Taxes$22,454 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1860
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Sarah Fillmann; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Courtney Collier
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Building Information for 117 High Street

Stories-Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 816 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,453 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,582

Property Taxes

$1,871

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 117 High Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2471.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Fireplace on 1st floor does not work. Taxes do not reflect residential exemption. Parking spot known as 0 Wesley St is a separate parcel and taxed separately. Buyers and buyers agent to do own due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:02 P:00601 S:000,1281100
  • Assessments: $1,793,900
  • Book: 45544
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 117 High Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73502249

$2,300,000—
Sep 28, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #276795941

$710,000

-4.3% / yr

Sep 28, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70820389

$710,000—
Jun 5, 2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70820389

—
Jun 5, 2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70820389

—
Sep 12, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70820389

$1,050,000—
Jan 25, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #213753865

$799,000

+3.2% / yr

Jan 23, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70399364

$799,000—
Nov 27, 2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70399364

—
Nov 27, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70399364

—
Jun 2, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70399364

$869,000—
Oct 10, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30745318

$720,000—
Sep 25, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127997741

$720,000—
Aug 15, 2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30745318

—
Aug 15, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30745318

—
Jul 14, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30745318

$725,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73502249

$2,300,000
09/28/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #276795941

$710,000

-4.3% / yr

09/28/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70820389

$710,000
06/05/2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70820389

—
06/05/2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70820389

—
09/12/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70820389

$1,050,000
01/25/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #213753865

$799,000

+3.2% / yr

01/23/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70399364

$799,000
11/27/2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70399364

—
11/27/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70399364

—
06/02/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70399364

$869,000
10/10/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30745318

$720,000
09/25/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127997741

$720,000
08/15/2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30745318

—
08/15/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30745318

—
07/14/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30745318

$725,000

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Public Records for 117 High Street

Taxable ValueLand$486,300Additions$1,205,900Total$1,692,200
Tax Record2025$19,596 ($1,633 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,471 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,471 SqFtStories4Lot Size816 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860Year Renovated2022ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCHAR W:02 P:00601 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 117 High Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Charlestown High School
Public7 to 12

Harvard-Kent Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Eliot K-8 Innovation School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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117 High Street is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02129. This property was listed for sale on April 15, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, it's currently listed at $2,300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on September 28, 2009. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Warren-Prescott K-8 School, Charlestown High School and Harvard-Kent Elementary School. 117 High Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,471 sqft single family home built in 1860.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Sarah Fillmann; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Courtney Collier

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