Located on a gas-lit street near Monument Square, this rarely available, 4BR/3.5BA, two-family home offers 3,593+sf and an extraordinary opportunity for an owner occupant, investor/developer, or buyer looking to convert into a spectacular single family home. The grand entrance is defined by soaring ceilings, period moldings, and a sweeping staircase that leads to an impressive formal living room. An elegant dining room flows into a chef’s kitchen with luxury finishes and top-tier appliances. A charming family room w/wet bar and gas FP provides an inviting hub for daily living. A spacious primary suite w/FP has ample closet space and marble spa bath. An addt’l bedroom and full bath complete this level. The separate entrance, 1BR rental unit in the rear of the first floor is well maintained. The crown jewel is an expansive 480sf private roof deck w/head house, wet bar, and panoramic views of the harbor, Monument, and Boston skyline. A lush garden patio completes this special offering.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 3,593 sqft |
| Lot size | 2,136 sqft |
| Year built | 1865 |
| Price / sqft | $696 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73573042 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | September 8, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $30,728 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $2,454,500 |
| Zoning | Multi-Fam |
| Gross income (actual) | $37,200/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $0/yr |
| Total actual rent | $3,100/mo |
| Stories | 4 |
| Total rooms | 10 |
| Lot size | 0.05 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 1 |
| Parking | Leased |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Foundation | Granite |
| Roof | Rubber |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating | Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 3,593 sqft of living area, built in 1865.
51 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02129 has been listed for 0 days (since September 8, 2026).
At a list price of $2,500,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $1,250,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $30,728 (2026), on an assessed value of $2,454,500.
At $2,500,000 for 3,593 sqft, that's about $696 per square foot.
1 total parking space (leased).
51 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02129 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02129.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.