Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Victorian, Other (See Remarks)
- MLS Number: 73504174
- Mls Status: Active
- List Price: $2,990,000
- Date Listed: 04/20/2026
- Description: For over 150 years, 12 Auburn Street has been part of Charlestown's neighborhood foundation. Set on a quiet residential street moments from Main Street and the historic waterfront, this brick brownstone offers a rare chance to own architectural legacy while shaping its next chapter. Spanning four levels and 3,350+ square feet, the home offers scale and structure emblematic of its era. Configured as a multi-family, it includes a garden-level residence with private front and rear access, while the upper levels live comfortably as a single-family. Features include three bedrooms, three and one half renovated baths, three marble fireplaces, an entertainment room, updated kitchen, private deck and patio. Includes one deeded garage parking space nearby and two transferable off-street spaces. Original character, enduring construction, and timeless appeal make this a rare Charlestown opportunity.
Building
- Acreage: 0.04
- Square Feet: 3,360
- Year Built: 1880
- Zoning: R2
- Rooms: 15
- Roof: Rubber
- Foundation: Other
Location
- County: Suffolk
- Neighborhood: Charlestown
- Subdivision: Charlestown
- Town: Boston
Finance
- Taxes: $17,400
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full Baths: 3
- Half Baths: 1
Basement
- Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Appliances Included: Gas Water Heater
Community
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace, Garden