$479,000
About this home
Historic Charlestown charm meets everyday convenience at Essex Tower. This garden-level residence offers approximately 730 square feet with a bedroom and a separate bonus office/bedroom with a closet, adding versatility to the layout. Wood floors and high ceilings create an inviting setting, complemented by a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinetry. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, and a tiled full bath with a tub/shower combination. Located in a professionally managed brick elevator building with an entrance on Essex Street, this home puts Main Street’s cafés, restaurants, and shops close to your doorstep. Nearby parks and Charlestown’s historic streets offer plenty to explore, while public transportation and access to downtown Boston keep you connected to the city. Settle in this fall and make the best of Charlestown part of your everyday life.
Property details
- MLS #
- 73578829
- Property type
- Condominium
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 21
- On market date
- September 17, 2026
- Stories
- 1
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
- District
- Boston
- Enrollment
- 18
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.0:1
- District
- Somerville
- Enrollment
- 821
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
- District
- Boston
Walkability
Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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