281 1/2 Main Street 281 Boston, MA 02129
Listing Courtesy of: MLS PIN / Listed By: Neda Vander Stoep, Coldwell Banker Realty

  281 1/2 Main Street 281 Boston, MA 02129

Active (10 Days)
$1,195,000 (USD)
2
BED
2
BATH
1,293
SQFT
OPEN HOUSE TIMES
  • OPEN
    Sat, Oct 10
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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.

MLS #:
73584388
Taxes
$9,363(2026)
Lot Size
779 SQFT
Type
Condo
Year Built
1920
County
Suffolk County

Listed By

Neda Vander Stoep, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source
MLS PIN
Last checked Oct 10 2026 at 9:49 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Interior Features
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 2
Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water
  • Central Air
  • Ductless
Basement Information
  • Y
Flooring
  • Wood
  • Hardwood
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Rubber
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Parking
  • On Street
Stories
  • 3
Living Area
  • 1,293 sqft
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