12 Auburn St, Charlestown, MA, 02129
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Other (See Remarks)
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Pocket Door
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 600
- Finished area above ground: 2,760
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,360
- Total interior livable area: 3,360 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:02 P:01122 S:000,1280798
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: R2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite,Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite,Patio,Decorative Lighting,Fenced Yard,City View(s),Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Lot size: 1,946 sqft
- Features: Other
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached,Heated Garage,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $12,889 | $154,668 |
| Home Insurance * | $527 | $6,324 |
| Property Taxes | $2,466 | $29,592 |
| Electricity | $662 | $7,950 |
| Total | $16,544 | $198,528 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Listed for sale | $2,990,000 |
| 1999-07-27 | Sold | $545,000 |
| 1997-09-30 | Sold | $347,000 |
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