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$1,195,000
2 Beds 2 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
1293
281 1/2 Main Street
Boston, MA 02129
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Property Description

Tucked away just behind the energy and convenience of Main Street, this charming single-family home beautifully blends antique character with thoughtful modern updates and amenities. Ideally located near Rt. 93, Assembly Row, the Orange Line, Whole Foods, Hood Park/Cambridge Crossing and popular neighborhood restaurants and shops like Monument, Junebug, Monroe Home and La Saison Bakery, this home offers both a peaceful setting and easy access to everything you need. The gut-renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring Brazilian White Pearl quartzite countertops, custom hickory cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel appliances and a sun-filled bump-out with floor-to-ceiling windows. French doors in the living area open to a private patio/courtyard that wraps around the side of the home creating a wonderful extension of the living space for outdoor entertaining. The second-floor offers expansive, flexible space with a separate nook ideal for a home office along with an additional living area, full bathroom and laundry. The top floor features a primary bedroom with skylight and a second bedroom being used as a nursery with a beautifully renovated Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Additional features include 3 ductless mini-split systems for air conditioning, a new Burnham gas-fired boiler and ample basement storage. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the character of a classic single-family home with the comfort, flexibility and upgrades of modern living.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Amenities: Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Medical Facility, Park, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, T-Station, University

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 8

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 1293
  • Unit Building: 281
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Floors: 3
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: U
  • Number of Units: 1
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U

Construction

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Style: Detached
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street Permit

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73584388
  • Last Updated: 10/04/26

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Seller's Representative: Neda Vander Stoep, Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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