59 Washington, Boston, MA 02129 - Photo 1

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$1,550,000

Sold
Closed
Multi-Family
2 Units
5 Total Beds
0.05 Acres

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Property Description

Exceptional opportunity in Charlestown's historic Town Hill neighborhood. Originally built as a single family residence, the property has been used as a 2 family since around 1950. It offers outstanding potential for restoration to a grand single or luxury multi-unit dwelling. It is situated steps from Peter Looney Park, the local skating rink and John Harvard Mall. Convenient access to Charlestown's waterfront, downtown Boston, public transportation, shops and restaurants. The property features central air, a driveway for off street parking, yard and gardening opportunity. The home retains original architectural details including fireplace mantels (fireplaces are not functional) that reflect its 19th century character. A rare chance to re-imagine and restore of piece of Boston history in one of its historic neighborhoods.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 59 Washington

General

Sold For: $1,550,000
Taxes: $15,344 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Multi-Family
MLS ID: 73406570
Added to Site: 232 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street

Location

County: Suffolk

Structural Information

Stories/Levels: 3
Square Feet: 3,031
Year Built: 1870

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.05

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $15,344.31
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: This is an Estate sale and will need a license to sell from probate court. The home requires a full renovation and is being sold in "as is" condition. Room counts, bedroom numbers and square footage are based on records from the Boston Assessing Department and the actual interior layout may differ.
Property ID: 2038950001280508

Listed by John L. Tobin, John L. Tobin
Sold by RE/MAX Encore, Tina Endicott

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Schools

Schools serving 59 Washington

School District:Boston School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Warren-Prescott K-8 School 50 School Street, Boston, MA 02129	PK-8	0.3 mi
Harvard-Kent Elementary School 50 Bunker Hill Street, Boston, MA 02129	PK-5	0.5 mi
Eliot K-8 Innovation School 16 Charter Street, Boston, MA 02113	PK-8	0.8 mi
Charlestown High School 240 Medford Street, Boston, MA 02129	9-12	0.5 mi
East Boston High School 86 White Street, Boston, MA 02128	9-12	1.7 mi
Quincy Upper School 152 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116	6-12	1.7 mi
Boston Adult Academy 20 Church St, Boston, MA 02116	9-12	1.7 mi
Snowden Int'L High School 150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116	9-12	1.7 mi
Excel High School 95 G. Street, Boston, MA 02127	9-12	3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 59 Washington

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/20/2025

Sold

$1,550,000

-3.12%

MLS

10/03/2025

Price Reduced

$1,600,000

-11.11%

MLS

9/12/2025

Price Reduced

$1,800,000

-10%

MLS

8/10/2025

Price Reduced

$2,000,000

-13.04%

MLS

6/25/2025

Listed

$2,300,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Beds
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Total Baths
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Beds
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59 Washington, Boston, MA 02129 (MLS# 73406570) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $1,550,000 on November 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 59 Washington? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Charlestown? You can browse all Charlestown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

59 Washington Boston, MA 02129