38 Bartlett St

2,298 Sq. Ft.
$868 / Sq. Ft.
2,298
Sq. Ft.
$868
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Circa 1868, the Matthew Rice House blends historic Charlestown charm with modern updates just three blocks from Monument Square. This 4+ bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family home features original marble mantel, beautiful moldings, hardwood floors, central air, and vaulted ceilings. The open main level offers spacious living and dining areas and an updated kitchen with Jenn-Air appliances, soapstone countertops, shaker cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, and views of the private fenced backyard. A mudroom...Circa 1868, the Matthew Rice House blends historic Charlestown charm with modern updates just three blocks from Monument Square. This 4+ bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family home features original marble mantel, beautiful moldings, hardwood floors, central air, and vaulted ceilings. The open main level offers spacious living and dining areas and an updated kitchen with Jenn-Air appliances, soapstone countertops, shaker cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, and views of the private fenced backyard. A mudroom with custom storage, laundry, and half bath provides easy outdoor access. The second floor features a primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings, bow window, marble mantel and a custom closet, plus a second bedroom and a full bath. The top floor offers two additional bedrooms, an office/nursery, and a full bath. Finished lower level with full bath provides flexible living space. Private deck, patio, and fenced yard with turf and garden beds complete this rare offering.
  1. Listed by Tracy Shea • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
  2. Listed by Sophie Shea • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 38 Bartlett Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Charlestown
Area
MA-Boston-Charlestown, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
0
LISTING UPDATED: 06/14/2026 08:07 AM

Property Details for 38 Bartlett Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73532628
Days on Market5
Taxes$18,177 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1870
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Tracy Shea; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Sophie Shea
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Building Information for 38 Bartlett Street

Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,456 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,941

Property Taxes

$1,515

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Bartlett Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2298.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Main roof older,age unknown,Windows are older,age unknown. HVAC est. 2015
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1281590
  • Assessments: $1,803,500
  • Book: 61245
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 38 Bartlett Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 13, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73532628

Jun 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73532628

$1,995,000
Jun 10, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72486463

$1,630,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/13/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73532628

06/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73532628

$1,995,000
06/10/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72486463

$1,630,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 38 Bartlett Street

Taxable ValueLand$600,800Additions$1,100,300Total$1,701,100
Tax Record2025$19,699 ($1,642 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,842 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,842 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,512 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870Year Renovated2016ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCHAR W:02 P:00360 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 38 Bartlett 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.

Charlestown
Charlestown
A historic city neighborhood with small-town sensibility. A historic Boston neighborhood nestled between the Mystic and Charles Rivers. Families love Charlestown because it feels like a quaint New England town within Boston, the city’s culture and businesses just a bridge away.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Tracy Shea; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Sophie Shea

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