Charlestown MA Townhomes
If you are looking to buy or sell a home, townhome or condo in Boston, Charlestown is the perfect mix of old-world charm and modern amenities. It is the city's oldest neighborhood, founded in 1629. This peninsula-shaped neighborhood encircled by the Charles and Mystic rivers. Somerville and Cambridge border the land side. Across the harbor sits the North End and East Boston. There are about 17,000 residents of this neighborhood with a median age of 33.75. It is more sparsely populated than many of Boston's neighborhoods, ranking 13th out of 18 for population density.
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It is a desirable area with a mix of traditional homes and newer builds. Many unused, industrial buildings are being converted to give them new life. One new build, One-Charlestown, is currently under review. If approved, it will offer over 1,000 unique apartments while maintaining the architectural culture of the neighborhood. It will also include several new parks, parking, retail spaces, walkable streets and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
Other recently revamped buildings and new builds include the Armory Building, Bridgeview Center and Harborview at the Navy Yard.
Boston City Properties offers a range of services from renting to selling. We also have one of the most extensive databases of homes in the Greater Boston area. We have exclusive listings for properties in this neighborhood as well as many others.
Buying Your Home
According to one primary online index, the median home price in this area is $734,000. The average price has gone up over 5 percent in the last year. Home prices are expected to continue to increase over the next year at a slightly lower but consistent pace. The average price per square foot is just above the Boston average, coming in at $725 per square foot versus $716 per square foot. However, prices do range from around $350 to $950 a square foot, so there are plenty of options available.
Home prices range from around $500,000 to over $10 million. There are on average around 50 listings for this Boston neighborhood on the market at any given time. Properties in this neighborhood move quickly, with an average of 40 days on the market. If you are looking to buy in this quaint, desirable neighborhood, you have come to the right place.
Boston City Properties can make home-buying smooth and pleasant. We understand the market, are privy to exclusive listings and listen to your needs. We will work with you one-on-one to ensure you find your perfect home.
Selling Your Home
It is an equally appropriate time to sell as buy in this area. When priced accurately, barely 1.5 percent of homes needed any price cut to sell. Most of the housing in this charming neighborhood has between two and six rooms with an average of one to three bedrooms.
Prices have increased tremendously in this area over the last few years. If you own a home in this area, now is a perfect time to sell.
As one of the largest and most dedicated real-estate firms in the greater Boston area, Boston City Properties has real estate agents who specialize in this neighborhood to assist with your listing. We can manage the listing from start to finish. We help you understand the numbers, paperwork, and general market.
The Neighborhoods
Charlestown offers a diverse real estate market. The neighborhood has both traditional wooden houses and brick row houses. It boasts many historic buildings as well as new builds. There are several desirable districts, each with their a unique character and attributes. Many of these small districts go by multiple names and overlap in some areas.
The waterfront area, often referred to as the Navy Yard, contains some of the higher prices of the neighborhood. It is a scenic area, reminiscent of a fishing village or coastal town. This district, which overlooks Boston Harbor, has a median price per square foot of $743.
Sullivan Square sits next to Somerville and is currently undergoing redevelopment. It has a more industrial feel and is an up-and-coming hotspot. It is convenient to the Orange line.
Bunker Hill or Monument Hill district is the area surrounding the monument of the Battle of Bunker Hill. It is broken into Bunker Hill North, Medford Street, or The Neck, and Bunker Hill East.
Over 70 percent of the housing available in The Neck, or Medford street area, was built before 1939. This area covers less than one square mile. It is located at the north end of the neighborhood, touching the Mystic River. Townhouses make up about 17 percent of housing in The Neck. It connects the peninsula to East Somerville.
The Gas Light district, or Thompson Square, is an energetic, dynamic historical area where properties are highly sought after. Most housing in this area is brick row houses. Prices in this area range from $500,000 to $800,000.
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