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$1,095,000

18R Polk Street, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listed by Frank Celeste
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,492 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Tucked away off the street along a private walkway, this updated single-family home offers a rare sense of privacy in the heart of Charlestown. Thoughtfully renovated, this four-bedroom, two full bath home features a bright, sun-filled interior with quartz countertops, brand new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint, and new carpeting throughout. A flexible floor plan includes a first-floor bedroom—ideal for guests, home office, or den—nearby full bath with laundry. Generously sized bedrooms and an airy layout provide comfortable, versatile living. Step outside to a private patio, perfect for relaxing or outdoor dining. Additional highlights include a large, clean basement for storage or workshop use. A unique opportunity to own a single-family home offering both privacy and convenience near Charlestown amenities, transportation, and Boston. This wonderful residence lives and feels much larger than its square footage! Don't miss this truly outstanding opportunity!

Property details

MLS #
73497271
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
184
On market date
April 7, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.03 acres
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Nearby schools

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).

Elementary
Warren-Prescott
0.18 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
520
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Boston
Middle
Next Wave Junior High
1.44 mi away · Grades 7-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
18
Student:teacher ratio
9.0:1
District
Somerville
High
Charlestown High
0.06 mi away · Grades 7-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
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).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores8
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 184 days -- 66 more days than Boston's current average of 118 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,536 active listings in Boston right now is $59,000.

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$219,000 down
$876,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,682
Property tax (est.)$913
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 18 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.