A 19-unit condominium community in Charlestown, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
# 3 Essex Street Condo Association
3 Essex Street is a 19-unit condominium community in historic Charlestown, Boston, offering a mix of thoughtfully renovated residences in an elevator building. With a median recent sale price of $350,000 and monthly HOA fees around $475, the building attracts buyers seeking walkable urban living with character and modern updates. The building's location across from park access provides residents with green space and neighborhood appeal.
The community includes a range of floor plans suited to different living situations. Corner penthouse units with expansive windows and city views represent the premium inventory, while one-bedroom loft-style configurations provide efficient, open-concept living. Two-bedroom, one-bathroom units serve as the standard family-friendly offering. Units have been customized with varying renovation schedules, from complete 2023 overhauls to ongoing tasteful updates, allowing buyers to choose between move-in-ready homes and potential renovation projects.
The median price point of $350,000 (approximately $349 per square foot) positions 3 Essex Street as an accessible entry point into Charlestown's desirable residential market. Recent market data shows an average days-on-market of 53 days, reflecting moderate absorption typical for boutique condo communities in this neighborhood.
Charlestown's historic character combines brick row houses, narrow tree-lined streets, and strong community identity with proximity to downtown Boston, the North End, and regional transit. The Essex Street location provides direct access to neighborhood restaurants, the Charlestown Navy Yard, and waterfront amenities while maintaining the residential authenticity that defines the area.
Monthly HOA fees of approximately $475 cover building maintenance, common area management, and reserve contributions—straightforward operating costs for a mid-sized elevator building in an urban neighborhood. This combination of location, building infrastructure, price point, and maintenance structure makes 3 Essex Street a practical choice for Boston-area buyers prioritizing walkability and established neighborhood fabric.
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 3 Essex Street — 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 3 Essex Street →Over recent sales, units at 3 Essex Street sold at a median of $350,000, about $349 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at 3 Essex Street currently range from roughly $475 to $475, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
3 Essex Street is a 19-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 3 Essex Street averaged about 53 days on market, with 1 closings in the period.