51 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 02129
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Signature Properties
51 Chestnut Street,Boston, MA 02129
$2,500,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,593 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: nancy roth, colin boylan
Office: gibson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:73573036
Source:MLSPIN
Price summary
- Price:$2,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$695.8
About this home
Located on a gas-lit street near Monument Square, this rarely available, 4BR/3.5BA, two-family home offers 3,593+sf and an extraordinary opportunity for an owner occupant to live in the "owner's unit" and keep a tenant in 1st floor unit; or buyers looking to convert into a spectacular single family home; or a developer/investor to convert into two high-end condos. The grand entrance is defined by soaring ceilings, period moldings, and a sweeping staircase that leads to an impressive formal living room. An elegant dining room flows into a chef’s kitchen with luxury finishes and top-tier appliances. A charming family room w/wet bar and gas FP provides an inviting hub for daily living. A spacious primary suite w/fireplace has ample closet space and marble spa bath. An addt’l bedroom and full bath complete this level. The separate entrance, 1BR rental unit in the rear of the first floor is well maintained. The crown jewel is an expansive 480sf private roof deck w/head house, wet bar, and panoramic views of the harbor, Monument, and Boston skyline. An unfinished basement offers future expansion capabilities, and a lush garden patio completes this special offering....
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Home facts
- Year built:1865
- Subdivision & Development:Charlestown
- Listing ID #:73573036
- Updated:September 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:10
- Flooring:Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Hardwood, Marble, Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Chair Rail, Dining Area, Living/Dining Room Combo, Pendant, Pocket Door, Recessed Lighting, Wood
- Bathrooms Description:Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Kitchen Description:Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dishwasher, Disposal, Flooring - Wood, Freezer, Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Pendant, Microwave, Peninsula, Range, Range Hood, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Basement Description:Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Living area:3,593 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:2 Cooling Zones, Central Air
- Heating:Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Rubber
- Year built:1865
- Building area:3,593 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.05 Acres
- Architectural Style:Italianate
- Construction Materials:Conventional (2x4-2x6)
- Exterior Features:Deck - Roof, Garden, Patio
- Foundation Description:Granite
Schools
- High school:Bps
- Middle school:Bps
- Elementary school:Bps
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$695.8
- Tax amount:$30,727 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Third Floor, Washer
- Amenities:Foyer, Gas Water Heater, Lighting - Overhead, Vestibule
Parking
- Total parking spaces:1
- Parking description:Detached, Leased
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
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