- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,422 sqft
40 Chestnut St #2, Boston, MA 02129
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Apartment
1,422 sqft
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About this House
Owner Pays for water and sewer. All other utilities are paid for by tenant.
40 Chestnut St #2, Boston, MA 02129 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,422 sqft apartment in Charlestown. It last sold for $1,260,000 on Jun 5, 2020 (17,900% above the $7,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $7,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 11, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.
Home Details for 40 Chestnut St #2
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site |
Comparable Sales for 40 Chestnut St #2
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.23 | Apartment | $1,100,000 | 08/03/26 | 2 | 2 | 950 sqft | |
0.40 | Apartment | $1,667,000 | 02/24/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,362 sqft | |
0.53 | Apartment | $1,484,660 | 12/24/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,175 sqft | |
0.44 | Apartment | $1,400,000 | 02/10/26 | 2 | 3.5 | 1,455 sqft | |
0.24 | Apartment | $800,000 | 10/09/25 | 2 | 1 | 950 sqft | |
0.52 | Apartment | $808,000 | 09/30/25 | 2 | 2 | 917 sqft | |
0.21 | Apartment | $1,299,000 | 07/29/26 | 1 | 1 | 715 sqft | |
0.73 | Apartment | $982,500 | 10/15/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,056 sqft | |
0.11 | Apartment | $575,000 | 09/01/26 | 1 | 1 | 681 sqft | |
0.85 | Apartment | $793,000 | 10/10/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,300 sqft |
Home facts updated by county records
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Last updated Sep 2026
Average rent
$3.82K
$14MoM
Available listings
75
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What Locals Say about Charlestown
At least 242 Trulia users voted on each feature.
97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
95 % Say it's dog friendly
95 % Say there are sidewalks
87 % Say streets are well-lit
86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
83 % Say people would walk alone at night
73 % Say kids play outside
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say parking is easy
50 % Say it's quiet
47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say there are community events
38 % Say car is needed
37 % Say yards are well-kept
34 % Say there's wildlife
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Jun 11, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $7,000 |
Jun 3, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $7,000 |
Jun 20, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
Jun 7, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $6,500 Price decreased by 7% |
May 14, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $7,000 |
Jun 5, 2020 Source: N/A | Sold | $1,260,000 |
Mar 26, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | Pending | $1,249,000 |
Mar 19, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $1,249,000 |
Dec 2, 2014 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $999,000 |
Sep 23, 2014 Source: Agent Provided | Pending | $999,000 |
Sep 3, 2014 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $999,000 |
Mar 1, 2011 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $749,000 |
Oct 22, 2010 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $749,000 Price decreased by 3% |
Oct 16, 2010 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $769,000 |
Frequently asked questions about 40 Chestnut St #2
- What is the price history for 40 Chestnut St #2?40 Chestnut St #2 in Boston, MA last sold for $1,260,000 in June 2020.
- Is Boston a buyer's or seller's market?Boston is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Boston?The median sale price in Boston is $1.27M. That is up $148K from the prior month.
- What do residents say about the Charlestown neighborhood?Residents describe the Charlestown neighborhood in Boston, MA as walkable to restaurants, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Charlestown, Boston.
- Does 40 Chestnut St #2 have air conditioning?Yes, 40 Chestnut St #2 in Boston, MA has air conditioning.
- Does 40 Chestnut St #2 have laundry facilities?Yes, 40 Chestnut St #2 in Boston, MA has in-unit laundry.
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