5 R Salem Street

Boston, MA 02129

$890,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,080 Sq. Ft.
$824 / Sq. Ft.
1,080
Sq. Ft.
$824
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Your sanctuary awaits… Nestled back from the street at the end of a gated, gas-lit and flower-lined walkway, this charming 19th-century brick townhome is a true urban oasis! Quintessential historic Charlestown character in a move-in ready package, this 3-level home offers gorgeous pumpkin pine floors, exposed brick, stained glass, lots of built ins, and a beamed kitchen ceiling, not to mention a private fenced patio with garden area AND an amazing roof deck with 360 degree city views. Laundry is...Your sanctuary awaits… Nestled back from the street at the end of a gated, gas-lit and flower-lined walkway, this charming 19th-century brick townhome is a true urban oasis! Quintessential historic Charlestown character in a move-in ready package, this 3-level home offers gorgeous pumpkin pine floors, exposed brick, stained glass, lots of built ins, and a beamed kitchen ceiling, not to mention a private fenced patio with garden area AND an amazing roof deck with 360 degree city views. Laundry is in the basement, along with a new boiler and plenty of storage. Situated on a one-way side street right off Main with easy access to Charlestown’s many great restaurants, cafes, and parks. Whole Foods plaza is just two blocks away and the Orange Line T at Community College is less than a half mile.
  1. Listed by Lara Gordon Caralis • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 5 R Salem Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Charlestown
Area
MA-Boston-Charlestown, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lara Gordon Caralis

Sold By Redfin Corp., James Gulden

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:08 AM

Property Details for 5 R Salem Street

StatusSold
MLS #72646130
Days on Market5
Taxes$4,768 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1865
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lara Gordon Caralis

Sold By Redfin Corp., James Gulden

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Building Information for 5 R Salem Street

Stories-Year Built1865Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,091 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,254 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,857

Property Taxes

$397

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 R Salem Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1080.0
  • 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: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Deck - Roof, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle, 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: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes reflect residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1281026
  • Assessments: $720,700
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 5 R Salem Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 5 R Salem Street

Taxable ValueLand$299,000Additions$615,000Total$914,000
Tax Record2023$9,816 ($818 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,091 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1865ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCHAR W:02 P:00517 S:000

Schools near 5 R Salem Street

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Charlestown High School
Public9 to 12

Harvard-Kent Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Eliot Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lara Gordon Caralis

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