5 Charles River Square

3,401 Sq. Ft.
$1,139 / Sq. Ft.
3,401
Sq. Ft.
$1,139
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The residence lives like a single family outside the city, yet sits on the romantic, lamp-lit streets of Beacon Hill. Renovated to modern-day standards while preserving much of its historic charm, the four-story townhome has a traditional yet flexible layout. Chef's kitchen that opens to darling breakfast nook and family room provide a beautiful setting for friends, family or casual entertaining. Formal fireplaced living and dining rooms flanked by wood-paneled butler’s pantry provide an excellent...The residence lives like a single family outside the city, yet sits on the romantic, lamp-lit streets of Beacon Hill. Renovated to modern-day standards while preserving much of its historic charm, the four-story townhome has a traditional yet flexible layout. Chef's kitchen that opens to darling breakfast nook and family room provide a beautiful setting for friends, family or casual entertaining. Formal fireplaced living and dining rooms flanked by wood-paneled butler’s pantry provide an excellent formal entertaining space. All four bedrooms are privately secluded on the top two floors, with three full baths, extra media room, and ample closet space. The second-floor master suite features a large marble bathroom with steam shower and private water closet. Recent updates include windows, floors, a high-efficiency boiler, and central AC. Direct access parking, proprietorship in "Annie Fields Garden", and walk out private roof deck complete this beautiful home.

Listing Agents

  1. Miller & Co.

    Miller & Co.

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    millercompany@compass.com

    P: (617)-276-4460

  2. Douglas Miller

    Douglas Miller

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 5 Charles River Square

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Beacon Hill
Area
MA-Boston-Beacon Hill, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:39 AM

Property Details for 5 Charles River Square

StatusSold
MLS #72457143
Days on Market17
Taxes$39,163 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1909
CountySuffolk County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Neda Vander Stoep

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Building Information for 5 Charles River Square

Stories-Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,089 SF

Payment Calculator

$22,150 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,886

Property Taxes

$3,264

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Charles River Square

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3401.0
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Assigned
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Parking Features: Assigned
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 221.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble,Steam / Sauna,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 162.0
  • Family Room Length: 9.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X9
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 336.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 28.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Disclosures: Home measured at over 3400sf. City assessor says 3303.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3354742
  • Assessments: $3,715,700
  • Book: 48386
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 5 Charles River Square

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 7, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72457143

$3,875,000—
Mar 8, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72457143

—
Mar 8, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72457143

—
Feb 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72457143

$3,995,000—
Jan 22, 2019

Canceled

MLS PIN #72245130

$4,190,000—
Oct 18, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72245130

$4,190,000—
Sep 15, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #315926239

$2,550,000

-1.0% / yr

Sep 15, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #70950035

$2,550,000—
Aug 4, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #70950035

—
Jul 20, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70950035

$3,395,000—
Jul 14, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127129332

$2,762,500

+4.2% / yr

Mar 13, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100074102

$2,406,250

+23.2% / yr

Mar 31, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100077375

$1,600,000

+10.6% / yr

Jul 19, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100092721

$815,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/07/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72457143

$3,875,000
03/08/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72457143

—
03/08/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72457143

—
02/26/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72457143

$3,995,000
01/22/2019

Canceled

MLS PIN #72245130

$4,190,000
10/18/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72245130

$4,190,000
09/15/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #315926239

$2,550,000

-1.0% / yr

09/15/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #70950035

$2,550,000
08/04/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #70950035

—
07/20/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70950035

$3,395,000
07/14/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127129332

$2,762,500

+4.2% / yr

03/13/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100074102

$2,406,250

+23.2% / yr

03/31/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100077375

$1,600,000

+10.6% / yr

07/19/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100092721

$815,000

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

Public Records for 5 Charles River Square

Taxable ValueLand$1,549,500Additions$3,040,700Total$4,590,200
Tax Record2025$53,155 ($4,430 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,303 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,303 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,089 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909Year Renovated2021ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02469 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Charles River Square

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

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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