4 Short St Pl

900 Sq. Ft.
$887 / Sq. Ft.
900
Sq. Ft.
$887
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Unique in every way, this single family home with a private patio perfectly embodies the historic charm of Charlestown. Ideally located a short distance from the Orange Line T, a community garden, a community theater, and top-notch restaurants, this meticulously updated property provides comfort and privacy against the backdrop of vibrant city life. The practical layout features a petite entryway mudroom, a spacious exposed-beam kitchen & dining area, a 1st floor bath, a generously sized living room...Unique in every way, this single family home with a private patio perfectly embodies the historic charm of Charlestown. Ideally located a short distance from the Orange Line T, a community garden, a community theater, and top-notch restaurants, this meticulously updated property provides comfort and privacy against the backdrop of vibrant city life. The practical layout features a petite entryway mudroom, a spacious exposed-beam kitchen & dining area, a 1st floor bath, a generously sized living room with a murphy bed and desk nook, a top floor bedroom suite with walk-in closet & second full bath, basement storage, and in-unit laundry. Recent updates include ductless A/C (2022), Anderson windows throughout (2024), a new oven (2025), custom window treatments, fresh paint, and newer bedroom carpeting. Located down a brick path at the end of row houses, this turn-key property is filled with sunlight and views of mature trees in its idyllic setting. All of this with no HOA!
  1. Listed by Coleman Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  2. Listed by Liesl Victoria Finn • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 4 Short St Place

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Charlestown
Area
MA-Boston-Charlestown, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial, Federal
Style
Garden, Colonial, Federal
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
0

Open Houses

Friday, Jun 12th12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Friday, Jun 12th5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, Jun 13th10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LISTING UPDATED: 06/12/2026 03:30 AM

Property Details for 4 Short St Place

StatusNew
MLS #73534514
Days on Market1
Taxes$9,340 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1885
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Coleman Group; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Liesl Victoria Finn
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Building Information for 4 Short St Place

Stories-Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size0.01 AC / 428 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,755 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,977

Property Taxes

$778

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4 Short St Place

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 900.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, City View(s), Garden
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Garden Area, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • View: City View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Disclosures: Under cabinet lighting never used. Ductless A/C added 2022. New Anderson windows 2024. New oven 2025.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:02 P:01270 S:000,1279650
  • Assessments: $746,700
  • Book: 67416
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 4 Short St Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73534514

$798,000
Apr 1, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72940979

$701,000
Feb 15, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72940979

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73534514

$798,000
04/01/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72940979

$701,000
02/15/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72940979

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

Public Records for 4 Short St Place

Taxable ValueLand$213,000Additions$491,300Total$704,300
Tax Record2025$8,156 ($680 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt900 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt900 SqFtStories3Lot Size428 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCHAR W:02 P:01270 S:000

Schools near 4 Short St Place

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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4 Short St Place is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02129. This property was listed for sale on June 11, 2026 by William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, it's currently listed at $798,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on April 1, 2022. 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. 4 Short St Place is a 1-bed, 2-bath, 900 sqft single family home built in 1885.

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Coleman Group; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Liesl Victoria Finn

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