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Listing broker remarks

Available for the first time in 136 years, this exceptional detached residence offers a rare blend of modern luxury and unparalleled outdoor space. Fully renovated and rebuilt with meticulous attention to detail, the home spans an extraordinary double lot and features nearly 3,000 square feet of beautifully maintained living space. Generous, light-filled rooms create an ideal setting for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. A chef’s kitchen with custom finishes serves as the heart of the home, while the expansive primary suite provides a private retreat. Four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths offer exceptional flexibility for modern living. The private, fully fenced outdoor oasis is perfect for dining, gatherings, and relaxation. Completing this rare offering are two off-street parking spaces—an amenity seldom found in this coveted neighborhood. Moments from parks, transit, shopping, and Charlestown’s celebrated dining scene.— Engel & Volkers Wellesley

Charlestown

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

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Key details

  • 2,997 sq ft
  • 2,370 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1890 built
  • $800 / sq ft
  • $18,310 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠1⁠9⁠3⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
13 Oak St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02129
Deed (Bk/Pg)
63496 / 212

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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.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.