Charlestown

Charlestown is the oldest neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally called Mishawum by the Massachusett tribe, it is located on a peninsula north of the Charles River, across from downtown Boston, and also adjoins the Mystic River and Boston Harbor waterways. 

Like many of Boston’s neighborhoods, Charlestown is steeped in history—Revolutionary War history, to be more specific. It’s served as a meeting place for historical figures and as a battleground, which is all immediately apparent from the neighborhood’s abundance of landmarks and plaques, and that much-loved brick strip in the ground known as the Freedom Trail.

A large portion of Charlestown population is made up of young professionals and families and visitors are often dazzled by the neighborhood’s old-world atmosphere. Charlestown is comparable to Back Bay and Beacon Hill in terms of laid-brick charm, yet often lists houses and condos for a fraction of the price of those places.

Charlestown is a small, close-knit and lively community with many shops and restaurants along Main Street and in City Square.

 

©2024, MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein.