281 1/2 Main Street, Boston, MA 02129

$1,200,000
2
BD
2
BA
1,293
SqFt

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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Neda Vander Stoep from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston.

Sold Price
$1,200,000
List Price
$1,175,000
Status
SOLD
Days on Market
41
Closing Date
Nov 10, 2026
MLS#
73584384
Subtype
Residential
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Living Area
1,293
Lot Size
779
Acres
0.02
MLS Area Major
Charlestown

Property Description

Tucked away just behind the energy and convenience of Main Street, this charming single-family home beautifully blends antique character with thoughtful modern updates and amenities. Ideally located near Rt. 93, Assembly Row, the Orange Line, Whole Foods, Hood Park/Cambridge Crossing and popular neighborhood restaurants and shops like Monument, Junebug, Monroe Home and La Saison Bakery, this home offers both a peaceful setting and easy access to everything you need. The gut-renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring Brazilian White Pearl quartzite countertops, custom hickory cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel appliances and a sun-filled bump-out with floor-to-ceiling windows. French doors in the living area open to a private patio/courtyard that wraps around the side of the home creating a wonderful extension of the living space for outdoor entertaining. The second-floor offers expansive, flexible space with a separate nook ideal for a home office along with an additional living area, full bathroom and laundry. The top floor features a primary bedroom with skylight and a second bedroom being used as a nursery with a beautifully renovated Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Additional features include 3 ductless mini-split systems for air conditioning, a new Burnham gas-fired boiler and ample basement storage. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the character of a classic single-family home with the comfort, flexibility and upgrades of modern living.

Additional Information

Exterior Features
Patio
Taxes
$9,362
Financing
Cash
Property Description
Other (See Remarks)
Zoning
RES
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
Heating
Hot Water, Ductless
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Ductless
Exterior Features
Frame
Foundation
Brick/Mortar
Parking Features
On Street

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