Home Homes for Sale 281 1/2 Main Street # 281, Boston MA 02129
$1,195,000
$924/sqft · Boston, MA
2Beds
2Baths
1,293Sqft
0.02 acresLot Size
281 1/2 Main Street # 281, Boston MA 02129
Active Listed 4 days ago
Condominium Built in 1920 0.02 Acre Lot

What's Special

CondominiumBuilt in 19202 Fireplaces

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.

Location

Property Details

Core Details

Property TypeCondominium
Year Built1920
Parcel Number0200542015
ZoningRES
Stories3
MLS #73584388

Space & Sizing

Living Area1,293 sqft
Above Grade1,293 sqft
Total Rooms8
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Lot Size0.02 acres

Features & Systems

Open Parking0
Cooling3 Zones
Fireplaces2
ConstructionFrame
RoofRubber
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless
HeatingHot Water
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic

Features & Amenities

2 Fireplaces
Appliances
Dishwasher Disposal Freezer Range Refrigerator Washer
Community Features
Bike Path Highway Access House of Worship Medical Facility Park Pool Public School Public Transportation Shopping T-Station University
Exterior Features
Patio
Flooring
Hardwood Wood
Lead Paint
Unknown
Parking Features
On Street
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Structure Type
Detached

Additional Information

Disclosures: *** ON PUBLIC RECORD AS A SINGLE FAMILY - MLS #73584384 *** FY2026 taxes are inclusive of residential tax exemption of $4, 353.74. Current owner has not used fireplaces. Three outdoor storage units and the freestanding closet in the primary bedroom shall be conveyed to the Buyer as gifts at closing.

Directions: Main Street between Salem & Sullivan. Tucked behind Main, enter through black wrought iron gate

Financial Details

Annual Taxes$9,363 (2026)
Assessed Value$1,099,700
Tax Book Number999999
Listed on Sep 30, 2026 Updated Oct 4, 2026 8:05 AM Suffolk County

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MLS #73584388

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