Chic & sun-drenched 1+BD/1BA in Charlestown’s Gas Light District! This stunning floor-through condo in a sought-after location offers a perfect mix of historic charm and modern updates. Awash in natural light, the layout flows beautifully for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious living room features oversized windows with eastern exposure, and the adjacent dining area fits a full-sized table. The sleek kitchen impresses with soaring ceilings, limestone counters and ample cabinetry. The sunny bedroom is complemented by a bonus room with custom built-ins and a window—perfect for a nursery or office. A stylishly renovated bath completes the interior. Just steps away, a shared roof deck offers panoramic views of the Bunker Hill Monument, Zakim Bridge, and rooftops. Extras include in-unit laundry, mini-splits, 60 sqft deeded basement storage, gleaming hardwood floors, and a coveted location. Smartly designed, this cheerful space balances charm, function, and an unbeatable address.
CondoProperty Type
1880Year Built
$1,045Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stephanie Rivkind• Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Bought with Calder Billings• Keller Williams Realty
Prime Town Hill Location! In the heart of the Gaslight District! Come see this Amazing Top Floor Oversized One Plus Bedroom! Jaw Dropping Common Roofdeck with Sweeping Views of the entire Boston Skyline, Zakim Bridge & the Bunker Hill Monument! Blazing Sunshine & Windows are Everywhere! Lovely Formal Livingroom, Diningroom and newly updated Chef's Gourmet Eat in Kitchen! Large Custom Bedroom with pocket door to office/nursery! Gleaming Random pine floors! Classic black & white tile full bath! Laundry in unit, exclusive storage space! Living will be easy with everything just minutes away...Whole Foods, Financial District, Boston Garden, Orange line T Stop & buslines to downtown Boston! Don't miss this great opportunity in a solid owner occupied building! This Property will not Last!
MLS PIN #70927894
Jul 17, 2009
Sold
$349,000
$504/sq ft
Jun 22, 2009
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2009
Listed
$349,000
$504/sq ft
Charming Penthouse condo in one of the most sought after Gas Lit neighborhoods of Charlestown! This property if flooded with natural light and offers a new roof + coroof deck with panoramic city views, hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, fully applianced kitchen, separate dining room, and private basement storage. This is your chance to live steps to everything in Charlestown and Boston!! Take advantage of low rates and first-time buyer Federal Tax Credit(Property being sold UNDER Assessed Value)
Public Records
Mar 31, 2000
Sold
$215,000
$311/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 3, 1989
Sold
$124,000
$179/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,217 (+2.7%)
$578,900
2022
$6,055 (+4.0%)
$556,500
2021
$5,822 (+4.8%)
$545,600
2020
$5,555 (+7.3%)
$526,000
2019
$5,179 (+5.6%)
$491,395
2018
$4,905 (+2.0%)
$468,050
2017
$4,811 (+29.3%)
$454,250
2016
$3,721 (−9.8%)
$338,300
2015
$4,125 (+8.2%)
$340,600
2014
$3,814 (−9.8%)
$303,200
2013
$4,227 (−7.1%)
$321,700
2012
$4,548 (+2.0%)
$348,800
2009
$4,461 (+20.0%)
$348,800
2006
$3,719
$349,900
Tax history for 74 Rutherford Ave #3
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,217 (+2.7%)
$578,900
2022
$6,055 (+4.0%)
$556,500
2021
$5,822 (+4.8%)
$545,600
2020
$5,555 (+7.3%)
$526,000
2019
$5,179 (+5.6%)
$491,395
2018
$4,905 (+2.0%)
$468,050
2017
$4,811 (+29.3%)
$454,250
2016
$3,721 (−9.8%)
$338,300
2015
$4,125 (+8.2%)
$340,600
2014
$3,814 (−9.8%)
$303,200
2013
$4,227 (−7.1%)
$321,700
2012
$4,548 (+2.0%)
$348,800
2009
$4,461 (+20.0%)
$348,800
2006
$3,719
$349,900
*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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Y
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Unit
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 692
StructureType: Detached, 2/3 Family
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 1987
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 3
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,366.64
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $350
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Association Amenities: Hot Water
Location Information
Directions: GPS 74 Rutherford Ave Charlestown
UnparsedAddress: 74 Rutherford Ave # 3, Boston MA 02129
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 692
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1279240
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Sconces In Bedroom Will Be Replaced By Original
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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
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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$687,000 – $832,000
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