A 56-unit condominium community in Fenway, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 12 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
The Charlesgate is a 56-unit condominium in Boston's Fenway, positioned at the crossroads of Back Bay and the Charles River. Built as a luxury hotel in 1891 and later used as a college dormitory, the building was fully renovated and converted to condominiums in 1998, retaining its Gilded Age architecture, ornate lobby, and mosaic-tiled entry hall. Over the past 12 months, four units sold at a median price of $997,500, or roughly $1,085 per square foot, with an average of 96 days on market.
Listings consistently reference a well-managed, professionally run building with the following amenities:
Individual units frequently offer central air conditioning, in-unit washer/dryer, hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding, decorative fireplaces, and oversized bay windows.
The Charlesgate offers a range of layouts across multiple floor levels, from garden and parlor levels to top-floor penthouses. One-bedroom homes range from compact residences around 663 square feet to more generous floor plans near 1,036 square feet, several with bonus study or guest spaces and walk-in closets. Two-bedroom, two-bath units are common, many featuring split floor plans for privacy, corner exposures, and separate dining areas suited to entertaining. Top-floor penthouses stand out for multiple exposures, some with private roof decks. Descriptions cite HOA fees ranging from roughly $494 to $903 per month, reflecting the variety in unit size and configuration.
The location is a defining feature. Residents are steps from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street shopping, and Fenway Park, with the building overlooking Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. Its proximity to the medical community and public transportation makes it practical for commuters and professionals alike. West- and south-facing units capture abundant afternoon sun and sunset water views over the river toward Cambridge, while corner and upper-floor homes deliver panoramic Back Bay and city skyline outlooks. It's a setting that pairs historic character with a walkable, central urban lifestyle.
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 The Charlesgate — 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 The Charlesgate →Over the last 12 months, units at The Charlesgate sold at a median of $997,500, about $1085 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at The Charlesgate currently range from roughly $494 to $903, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
The Charlesgate is a 56-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Charlesgate averaged about 96 days on market, with 4 closings in the period.
