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Rare Offering! Historic Charm Meets Modern Luxury! Step into this warm, light-filled 1828 single family row house by Jacob Foss in Boston’s oldest neighborhood. Tucked away on a peaceful private way just steps from iconic Monument Square, this 1663sf gem offers a lush, private, enclosed brick courtyard, three bedrooms and one bathroom, plus a full basement. Historic charm with three fireplaces with original mantles and glowing pumpkin-pine floors blend seamlessly with modern comforts like central air conditioning and a beautifully updated bathroom. The dramatic top floor with a skylight can easily be converted to create an additional bedroom. Plumbing has been brought up to the top floor to make adding an additional bathroom so easy! This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey historic masterpiece. Timeless history meets sophisticated modern living in ! Don't miss out on this outstanding home!— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Charlestown

Boston neighborhood north of the Charles River; Bunker Hill, Navy Yard, and dense Federal-era streetscape.

About

Key details

  • 1,663 sq ft
  • 840 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1828 built
  • $947 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠9⁠6⁠6⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
3 Pleasant Street Court
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02129
Deed (Bk/Pg)
66179 / 82

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Foss, Jacob House

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Neighborhood: Boston

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.