A 231-unit condominium community in Back Bay, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
Built in 2004 by Millennium Partners, 1 Charles is a full-service luxury condominium of 231 units positioned in Back Bay behind the Four Seasons Hotel and Park Plaza. The building combines a boutique, five-star residential feel with a central location off Boston Common. Recent sales data shows a median price of $840,000 and an average of $1,059 per square foot, with units typically taking around 108 days to sell.
Based on listing descriptions, residents at 1 Charles enjoy:
The building has undergone substantial recent renovation, including updates to the formal lobby, hallways, and common areas.
1 Charles offers a wide range of floor plans, from studios to three-bedroom residences across its North Tower and South Tower:
Finishes across units are consistently high-end: Poggenpohl cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel or premium appliances such as Viking cooktops, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Miele dishwashers. Brazilian cherry (or cherry) hardwood floors, marble baths, custom closets, and built-ins appear throughout. Many upper-floor and corner units offer views of the John Hancock buildings, the Theater District, Boston Common, and Back Bay.
The location is a defining feature. Residents are steps from the Public Garden and Boston Common, with easy walking access to Newbury Street shopping, Beacon Hill, the Theater District, the South End, and Downtown Boston. Listings describe proximity to the city's finest restaurants and outdoor space, making this an ideal address for those who want full-service, walkable city living at the meeting point of several of Boston's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside 1 Charles — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about 1 Charles →Over recent sales, units at 1 Charles sold at a median of $840,000, about $1059 per square foot.
1 Charles is a 231-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 1 Charles averaged about 108 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.
