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Off Market Apr 2014 for $609K

$1,381,938

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $706/mo

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1,080

sq ft

5-R Salem St, Charlestown, MA 02129

About this home

OH 2/16 12-2. Single-family rowhouse at reasonable price point! This charming antique 2BR/1.5BA home is tucked away from the street down a garden pathway boasting its own working gaslight. The house features an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and exposed beams. Exposed brick, original pumpkin pine floors and tall, ten-foot ceilings throughout the house. A warm and inviting living room has built-in bookshelves and a large closet. There is a spacious second-floor bathroom with fresh paint and a new marble-topped vanity. Good-sized Master BR and 2nd BR also feature built-in shelving. A private entryway serves as a mudroom outfitted with bench and closet. Front door to kitchen and transom window above have beautiful stained glass. Exceptional exterior with private garden walkway and patio with ample space for grilling and outdoor dining. Brand-new roof and roofdeck with stairway access with unobstructed views of the Zakim Bridge and the city skyline.

Single-familyProperty Type

1865Year Built

1,091 sq ftLot Size

$1,280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Derek Greene • The Greene Realty Group

Bought with Samantha Hollister Johnson • Luxury Residential Group, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #71633156

Redfin Estimate

$1,381,938

$773K since sold in April 2014$75K since August

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This home's estimate is 18.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,150,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$780,000
B
2 beds1 bath963 sq ft
8 Avon Pl, Charlestown, MA 02129
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,275,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,789 sq ft
66 School St, Charlestown, MA 02129
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,345,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,601 sq ft
62 Pearl St, Charlestown, MA 02129
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,250,444
E
2 beds1 bath884 sq ft
8 Bolton Pl, Charlestown, MA 02129
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$1,200,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,099 sq ft
11 Wiget St #4, Boston, MA 02113

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Market trends in Thompson Square-Bunker Hill, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$67K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

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FOR SALE BY OWNER
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Sale history for 5-R Salem St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,816 (+8.6%)

$299,000 + $615,000

$914,000

2022

$9,040 (+4.0%)

$271,800 + $559,100

$830,900

2021

$8,692 (+14.2%)

$266,500 + $548,100

$814,600

2020

$7,611 (+6.0%)

$258,000 + $462,700

$720,700

2019

$7,180 (+6.6%)

$206,400 + $474,800

$681,200

2018

$6,738 (+6.9%)

$206,400 + $436,500

$642,900

2017

$6,301 (+3.0%)

$206,400 + $388,600

$595,000

2016

$6,117 (−1.7%)

$206,400 + $349,700

$556,100

2014

$6,225 (+4.4%)

$204,000 + $290,800

$494,800

2013

$5,964 (+3.9%)

$204,000 + $249,900

$453,900

2012

$5,739 (+4.0%)

$179,900 + $260,200

$440,100

2009

$5,518 (+11.7%)

$179,900 + $251,500

$431,400

2006

$4,941

$186,500 + $278,300

$464,800

Tax history for 5-R Salem St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,816 (+8.6%)

$299,000 + $615,000

$914,000

2022

$9,040 (+4.0%)

$271,800 + $559,100

$830,900

2021

$8,692 (+14.2%)

$266,500 + $548,100

$814,600

2020

$7,611 (+6.0%)

$258,000 + $462,700

$720,700

2019

$7,180 (+6.6%)

$206,400 + $474,800

$681,200

2018

$6,738 (+6.9%)

$206,400 + $436,500

$642,900

2017

$6,301 (+3.0%)

$206,400 + $388,600

$595,000

2016

$6,117 (−1.7%)

$206,400 + $349,700

$556,100

2014

$6,225 (+4.4%)

$204,000 + $290,800

$494,800

2013

$5,964 (+3.9%)

$204,000 + $249,900

$453,900

2012

$5,739 (+4.0%)

$179,900 + $260,200

$440,100

2009

$5,518 (+11.7%)

$179,900 + $251,500

$431,400

2006

$4,941

$186,500 + $278,300

$464,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,307 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,080

Year built

1865

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1281527

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2025.

CHARLESTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD-RH-1500

NDOD-BUNKER HILL

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

Charlestown Neighborhood-Row House Residential Subdistricts

The Row House Residential (RH) Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain, and promote the existing fabric of row house neighborhoods by allowing row houses as the sole housing type.

Zone overlays

Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 96
Length: 8
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 96
Length: 8
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 10
Length: 5
Width: 2
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Living Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Family Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 96
Length: 8
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Pine
Interior Features: Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,080
Foundation Area: 360
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Appraiser
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Levels: Multi/Split
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Features: Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), City
Frontage Length: 15
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,460
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: see mapquest
UnparsedAddress: 5-R Salem St, Boston MA 02129

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1865
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1281527

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Horace Mann School For The Deaf

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

East Boston High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Charlestown, MA • 02129

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.31M – $1.59M

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Home values near 5-R Salem St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Salem Street #1, Charlestown, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 743 Sq. Ft.	$643,635
7 Salem Street, Charlestown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2534 Sq. Ft.	$2,072,200

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Salem Street #2, Charlestown, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 804 Sq. Ft.	$714,535
9 Salem Street #R, Charlestown, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1125 Sq. Ft.	$1,123,263

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Salem Street #3, Charlestown, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 846 Sq. Ft.	$676,748
5R Salem Street, Charlestown, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$1,135,778

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