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8 Charlestown open house options where modernity mixes with history

Most for under $1M

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Charlestown’s real estate is reminiscent of Boston’s past, but the neighborhood’s housing stock still manages to keep pace with today's standard of living.

The eight selections in this weekend’s open house tour have recently been renovated or built, offering modern amenities with the historical charm for which Charlestown is known.

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272 Bunker Hill Street, #1

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Open house: Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.

Price: $749,000

Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA

Square footage: 1,144

The pitch: “This rowhouse duplex offers a custom cherry kitchen that leads out to a spacious deck and a king-sized master with access to the private yard.”

197 Eighth Street, #628

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Open house: Saturday, 2-3 p.m.

Price: $859,900

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,120

The pitch: “This home features expansive living space, dining and solarium overlooking a park with views of the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution.”

14 Belmont Street

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Open house: Saturday, 12-1 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1 p.m.

Price: $875,000

Size: 4-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,800

The pitch: “Recently renovated in 2017, this single family provides custom finishes and detail throughout.”

1-3 Albion Place, #2

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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1 p.m.

Price: $899,900

Size: 3-BR, 2.5-BA

Square footage: 1,787

The pitch: “This penthouse duplex has three exposures and a huge open concept living area.”

31 Essex Street, #1

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Open house: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Price: $749,000

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,590

The pitch: “Complete renovations were done with high end finishes and attention to fine detail. The eat-in kitchen has custom cabinets and granite countertops.”

31 Essex Street, #2

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Open house: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Price: $949,000

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,620

The pitch: “This penthouse condo located on a gas lit street has been completely renovated with high-end finishes.”

47 Chestnut Street, #1

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Open house: Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.

Price: $1,715,000

Size: 3-BR, 3.5-BA

Square footage: 2,100

The pitch: “Located off of Monument Square, this recently renovated duplex has its own deck and courtyard and features pristine design elements.”

47 Chestnut Street, #2

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Open house: Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.

Price: $1,839,000

Size: 3-BR, 3.5-BA

Square footage: 2,155

The pitch: “Enjoy skyline and harbor views from a private roofdeck of this renovated smart home.”

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272 Bunker Hill Street, #1

Open house: Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.

Price: $749,000

Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA

Square footage: 1,144

The pitch: “This rowhouse duplex offers a custom cherry kitchen that leads out to a spacious deck and a king-sized master with access to the private yard.”

197 Eighth Street, #628

Open house: Saturday, 2-3 p.m.

Price: $859,900

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,120

The pitch: “This home features expansive living space, dining and solarium overlooking a park with views of the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution.”

14 Belmont Street

Open house: Saturday, 12-1 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1 p.m.

Price: $875,000

Size: 4-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,800

The pitch: “Recently renovated in 2017, this single family provides custom finishes and detail throughout.”

1-3 Albion Place, #2

Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1 p.m.

Price: $899,900

Size: 3-BR, 2.5-BA

Square footage: 1,787

The pitch: “This penthouse duplex has three exposures and a huge open concept living area.”

31 Essex Street, #1

Open house: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Price: $749,000

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,590

The pitch: “Complete renovations were done with high end finishes and attention to fine detail. The eat-in kitchen has custom cabinets and granite countertops.”

31 Essex Street, #2

Open house: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Price: $949,000

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,620

The pitch: “This penthouse condo located on a gas lit street has been completely renovated with high-end finishes.”

47 Chestnut Street, #1

Open house: Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.

Price: $1,715,000

Size: 3-BR, 3.5-BA

Square footage: 2,100

The pitch: “Located off of Monument Square, this recently renovated duplex has its own deck and courtyard and features pristine design elements.”

47 Chestnut Street, #2

Open house: Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.

Price: $1,839,000

Size: 3-BR, 3.5-BA

Square footage: 2,155

The pitch: “Enjoy skyline and harbor views from a private roofdeck of this renovated smart home.”