42 Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02129

Boston
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42 Harvard Street,Boston, MA 02129
$4,750,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,000 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: nancy roth, colin boylan
Office: gibson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:73590132
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$4,750,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,187.5

About this home

Overlooking John Harvard Mall in Charlestown’s historic gaslight district, this handsome, more than five bedrooms and four and a half bath, bow front brick townhome, offers 4,000 square feet of living space and two covered parking spaces. Built circa 1875, the home was rebuilt from the brick façade inward in 2009/10, with all-new framing and major systems, then thoughtfully reimagined in 2024/25 for modern family living. The main level is open and filled with light, with living, dining, and kitchen spaces flowing together beneath crown molding and custom millwork. A gas fireplace with porcelain surround anchors the living area, and a multi-zone sound system carries music throughout. The chef’s kitchen centers on a large marble-topped island and is equipped with a new Thermador six-burner range with grill and double ovens, plus a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Oversized windows and skylights brighten the space, and a French door opens to a private side porch for outdoor dining and grilling. A...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1875
  • Subdivision & Development:Charlestown
  • Listing ID #:73590132
  • Updated:October 27, 2026 at 12:53 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:12
  • Flooring:Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
  • Dining Description:Bathroom - Half, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Hardwood, Overhead, Pendant, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Breakfast Bar / Nook, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exterior Access, Flooring - Hardwood, Freezer, Gas Stove, Indoor Grill, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Pendant, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Skylight, Stainless Steel Appliances, Trash Compactor, Wainscoting, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Living area:4,000 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:2 Cooling Zones, Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Rubber, Shingle
  • Year built:1875
  • Building area:4,000 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.03 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level
  • Architectural Style:Italianate
  • Construction Materials:Brick
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar, Granite, Stone

Schools

  • High school:Bps
  • Middle school:Bps
  • Elementary school:Bps

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$4,750,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,187.5
  • Tax amount:$51,972 (2027)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Amenities:Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Gas Water Heater, Internet Available - Broadband, Library, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce, Recessed Lighting, Vestibule, Wet Bar, Wired For Sound

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Deeded, Off Street, Paved, Tandem
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