Boston, MA

Charlestown

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$440K - $22M
For Sale on Trulia:
61 homes
Rent:
$1.8K - $8.95K
For Rent on Trulia:
131 homes
To Downtown Boston:
13 minutes
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Elizabeth Glivinski
    "Easy, there are local buses to downtown which I usually take on bad weather days. Otherwise, I usually bike"
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  • Trulia User
    "We have neighbor pizza night in the driveway. Everyone watches out for one another. Always something to do for families along with great restaurants. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Charlestown is an excellent place to live. I’m located in the Navy Yard near “The Constitution “. Great historical place!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy commute into the city. Very walkable but there are also convenient bus, subway, and ferry options."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great public transportation and easy access to them. The buses are directly outside my door and the public trains are less than 10 minutes away."
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  • Laura T.
    "It’s a true community, very friendly and welcoming. All while being steps from the city. It’s truly the best of both worlds."
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  • JEL
    "Safe community feel in this close knit suburb-feel neighborhood of Boston! Many dogs and young families "
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  • Alice R.
    "Such a great community to raise you young kids. Lots of great programming + amazing playgrounds within a short walking distance!"
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  • Carlin R.
    "Charming, lovely. Most of the area is well maintained. Feels very colonial in architecture. Cute restaurants "
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  • Courtney W.
    "Residential, young families. Progressively become more gentrified. Not a lot of restaurants but very historic, walkable, and dog-friendly. "
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  • Arti F.
    "Parks nearby, fun activities close by - USS constitution, etc. Museums not far - eg - The science Museum, malls close by, North end festivals!"
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  • Jackie F.
    "Very family and dog friendly. I have always felt safe early in the morning and at night. The neighborhood is well kept. "
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  • Joshua W.
    "Public schools here are filled up fast and no guarantees if you live here the student will attend here. Private schools are in North end or Cambridge."
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  • JJ
    "Public transportation is far away if you plan on taking the T or water taxi from living in the heart of Charlestown. You are going to have a good mile+ hike up to Bunker Hill College or all the way in the Navy Yard for a water taxi. "
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  • Caroline R.
    "CMA summer concerts in the park, Halloween parade at the monument, Easter egg hunt, touch a truck, holiday event with Santa "
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  • Geury617
    "it's a small quaint neighborhood. It's close to plenty of attractions and restaurants. It has public transportation a short walk from anywhere in the neighborhood."
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  • Joe
    "too many trees smell like pea and random people leave poop. Not most but it is more than it should be. "
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  • Kathy
    "There’s a fairly easy public transportation commute thanks to Partners shuttle system which drops off at North Station. "
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  • Kathy
    "Love the Navy Yard area of Charlestown. Beautiful scenery and walkable to North End. Gerry and water taxis also provide great transportation options. "
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  • Cronad
    "A true Old Town transforming to a mix of old and new. Close to the downtown area. Limited transportation options but walking and bike transportation is possible."
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  • Roberto G.
    "The monument. Figs. Bunker Hill Community College. Oysteria, SS Constitution, morning sun, bridge view, walk ability "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great support for new parents! Really easy to get downtown. Lots of delicious restaurants. Whole Foods is very convenient to the T"
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  • Victoria
    "friendly and quaint neighborhood with quick and easy access to downtown. can walk to do all my chores"
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  • Jessgrant
    "Charlestown is a phenomenal community for families. Kids play together in parks and there are great resources such as baby yoga, libraries, museums, boys and girls club, etc. Everything is within walking distance and it really is so lovely - minus the projects, drugs and crime. City living at its best!"
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  • Agchase4
    "I’ve lived here for 9 years and it’s got everything for shopping and restaurants along with having nice neighbors. "
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  • Josh K.
    "Not much open space for dogs but there are still quite a few in town."
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  • Josh K.
    "Not much open space for dogs, but there are quite a few elsewhere in town."
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  • Josh K.
    "It is a good mix of residential and commercial, without feeling too urban. There is good history and a decent amount of open space."
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  • Josh K.
    "It is a good mix of residential and commercial without feeling too urban. There is good history and a decent amount of open space."
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  • Josh K.
    "It is reasonably safe, but a bit noisy."
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  • ctown
    "The number of upwardly mobile young families, the strong sense of community, proximity to downtown and soon the casino "
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  • carson t.
    "perfect fit, many people owns dog in charlestown, and there are many dog parks that you can unleash your dog at night"
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  • Carson T.
    "Many people own dogs in Charlestown, and there are many dog parks where you can unleash your dog at night."
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  • Carson T.
    "There's are water views and many good restaurants nearby. The people are nice and friendly."
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  • carson t.
    "There's ocean viewing, many good restaurants nearby, and the people are nice and friendly."
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  • John R.
    "A few dog parks in the area as well as several parks/baseball fields"
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  • John R.
    "There are a few dog parks in the area, as well as several parks and baseball fields."
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  • John R.
    "It's home to the USS Constitution and the Bunker Hill Monument. It's one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston and is where Paul Revere started his ride."
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  • Debbie
    "Great neighborhoods with mix of family, empty nesters, and young singles. Easy to walk into downtown Boston and easy access to main highways"
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