Stunning and rarely available single-family home in the heart of Charlestown's coveted Gas Light District, just moments from the North End, TD Garden, and all that Boston has to offer. This 3 bed, 3.5 bath multi-level residence features three impeccably designed floors of living space plus a renovated lower level—ideal for a home gym or media room. Enjoy garage parking with an EV charger and three private outdoor spaces: an enclosed patio, a balcony off the kitchen with a gas line for grilling, and a show-stopping roof deck with sweeping city views. The street-level entry leads to a flexible first-floor suite, perfect for a bedroom, office, or playroom. The main level boasts a designer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a breakfast bar, ample storage, and a half bath. The open layout flows into a sunlit living room with custom lighting, built-ins, ELFA closets, surround sound, and Ecobee thermostats—ideal for entertaining. Many thoughtful updates throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
2012Year Built
871 sq ftLot Size
$1,103Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nicole Bradford• Prestige Homes Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Ramsay and Company• Leading Edge Real Estate
CUSTOM SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH GARAGE PARKING! LOCATED IN TOWN HILL, ONE OF CHARLESTOWN'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER HISTORIC GAS LIGHT DISTRICT. THIS HOME HAS IT ALL; THREE OUTSIDE AREAS; SPACIOUS ROOF TOP DECK WITH ENDLESS SKYLINE VIEWS, DECK OFF THE KITCHEN WITH A GAS GRILL HOOKUP AND A WONDERFUL SUN DRENCHED, NEWLY LANDSCAPED COURTYARD WITH LOTS OF PRIVACY. THIS FABULOUS HOME HAS AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH A DESIGNER KITCHEN OFFERING TONS OF CABINETS, A LARGE GRANITE COUNTERTOP WITH LOTS OF ROOM TO ENTERTAIN, WINE COOLER, MICROWAVE DRAWER AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES. THE KITCHEN OPENS UP TO A LARGE DINING AREA AND GAS FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, PERFECT FOR A PARTY. THIS HOME HAS ALL THE FEATURES YOU COULD POSSIBLY DREAM OF SURROUND SOUND FEATURES THROUGHOUT, CUSTOM LIGHTING, BUILT INS, CUSTOM ELFA CLOSETS, CENTRAL AIR, UNDER COUNTER LIGHTING, ENDLESS HOT WATER AND GREAT CLOSET SPACE, AND BASEMENT FOR EXTRA STORAGE. THREE GOOD SIZED EN SUITES AND HALF BATH. ST PATRICK'S DAY SPECIAL!
MLS PIN #72005723
Sep 23, 2016
Sold
$1,200,000
$581/sq ft
Jul 26, 2016
Pending
—
May 14, 2016
Listed
$1,290,000
$624/sq ft
+19
Spectacular Custom Single Family with Garage Parking! Located in Town Hill, one of Charlestown's most sought after Historic Districts! New Construction in 2012! State of the Art Finishes throughout! 3 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths! 2 Bedrooms with en suite baths! Large Sundrenched Courtyard, Deck with Gas Grill hookup & Huge Roofdeck with Jaw Dropping & Endless Skyline Views! Amazing Open Front to Back Living, Dining, Kitchen! The Designer Chef's Kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, granite slab counter tops and enormous breakfast bar! Superior Appliances including a built in wine cooler & microwave drawer! Gleaming Hardwood Floors are In Every Room! Positioned for East & West Sunshine! Wonderful Floorplan for Easy, Graceful Living & Entertaining! Ipod docking system & Surround Sound built in Speakers! 2 Separate HVAC Systems for the maximum in High Efficiency! On Demand Hot Water! Full Basement Storage! A Truly Outstanding Home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,701 (+8.6%)
$443,100 + $1,111,900
$1,555,000
2022
$15,380 (+2.0%)
$402,800 + $1,010,800
$1,413,600
2021
$15,083 (+3.4%)
$402,800 + $1,010,800
$1,413,600
2020
$14,589 (+2.2%)
$350,900 + $1,030,600
$1,381,500
2019
$14,281 (+7.6%)
$281,430 + $1,073,520
$1,354,950
2018
$13,271 (+1.9%)
$281,430 + $984,870
$1,266,300
2017
$13,023 (+17.1%)
$281,430 + $948,330
$1,229,760
2016
$11,121 (+6.5%)
$275,176 + $735,856
$1,011,032
2015
$10,440 (+12.3%)
$221,800 + $640,300
$862,100
2014
$9,298
$177,500 + $561,600
$739,100
Tax history for 52 Rutherford
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,701 (+8.6%)
$443,100 + $1,111,900
$1,555,000
2022
$15,380 (+2.0%)
$402,800 + $1,010,800
$1,413,600
2021
$15,083 (+3.4%)
$402,800 + $1,010,800
$1,413,600
2020
$14,589 (+2.2%)
$350,900 + $1,030,600
$1,381,500
2019
$14,281 (+7.6%)
$281,430 + $1,073,520
$1,354,950
2018
$13,271 (+1.9%)
$281,430 + $984,870
$1,266,300
2017
$13,023 (+17.1%)
$281,430 + $948,330
$1,229,760
2016
$11,121 (+6.5%)
$275,176 + $735,856
$1,011,032
2015
$10,440 (+12.3%)
$221,800 + $640,300
$862,100
2014
$9,298
$177,500 + $561,600
$739,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
The Three-Family Residential (3F) Subdistricts are established to preserve low density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric, including one-, two-, and three-family Dwellings, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as-of-right. In a 3F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single structure, or in any combination of semi-attached or attached structures (including semi-attached Dwellings, Town Houses, and Row Houses) is 3.
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
Mar 11, 2026 • Final
Gas
Work on gas lines or equipment.
Gas
Apr 17, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat, Other (See Remarks)
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Features: Easements, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,183
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Right off of New Rutherford Ave
UnparsedAddress: 52 Rutherford, Boston MA 02129
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,066
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 871 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Suffolk County
APN: 4870291
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 1, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Curtains And Rods In Nursery, Some Rose Bushes
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Lifestyle
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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
64% 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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.17M – $2.62M
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