Caroline Noonan Gould is not only a Charlestown resident, real estate agent, and mom, but also a wonderful presence in the community. She is always looking for ways to spread joy – like doing surprise ‘drops’ of baskets around town, filled with bubbles for kids and tennis balls for dogs, giving out free ice cream at Prima in the summer, lending a local business a hand, and so much more.

Whether you are hoping to call Charlestown home or sell your property to the next generation of Ctown families, Caroline is here to help!

Who is Caroline Noonan Gould?

I am a 31 year old mom to a 15 month old daughter and 6 year old dog. My husband and I have been married for nearly 4 years and together for almost a decade after meeting at our first job at Putnam Investments. I am absolutely in love with my job as a real estate agent and have some fun with content creation on TikTok. When I’m not working, out on a walk in the Navy Yard with my daughter or at some sort of workout class, you can find me on the beach on Block Island, RI or in Gloucester, MA.

What made you get into real estate?
My interest in real estate started when I was 14 and my parents and I decided to move from the burbs into the city. We toured properties for over a year in every Boston neighborhood and I always thought it was so cool that our real estate agent got to go on these fun tours as a job. Obviously now I know there is SO much work that goes into this job, but every tour still feels new and exciting and that’s exactly why I love my job.

Why did you choose Charlestown?
To me, Charlestown is the perfect mix of small town charm and a prime city location. The community here is so special and not something anyone can fully understand until you’ve lived here. Every time I walk down the street or into a local business I see someone I know (either dog or human), but also have everything the city has to offer at my fingertips. As a new mom, I love that I never have to load my family in the car and we can walk to activities, grocery store, out to dinner etc. and I am so excited for my daughter to have the exposure of being a city kid as she grows up.

What’s one thing people always get wrong about buying a home in Boston?
Buying a home is such a a personal decision with so many emotions attached. Often times people think they are just looking for a house, but in Boston you are actually buying a different lifestyle in every neighborhood. A great local agent can help you understand the intricacies of each so that you can make an informed decision and land where you will be happiest.

What does your perfect Sunday in Boston look like?
On any given Sunday I am up and out early, usually for a JP Pilates class and then a walk with my family to Mister Q for breakfast. Sundays are also busy work days in real estate, so I usually spend my days all over Boston & its suburbs with clients. When I return home my husband and I like to make dinner and hang out with our daughter and dog or pick up takeout from one of the local restaurants.

How would your friends describe your aesthetic or style?
Intentional — I hope! I like an elevated classic & clean look. Personally, I love 1800s historical homes with high ceilings, original details and charm that you just cannot replicate. I lean more towards neutrals, greens and blues. We recently moved into our forever Charlestown home and I leaned into a light bright color palette for most of the house but had so much fun designing a moody powder room and adding a floral wallpaper in my daughter’s room.

What’s one home feature you think is always worth investing in?
Obviously, the big things like kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and paint are the foundation, but I am a firm believer that design is in the details. Crown molding, elevated light switches, intricate woodwork, radiant heat flooring, remote control blinds – those details are what really sets a home apart.

What has been your hardest real estate moment?
I love my job more than anything but it definitely has its hard and frustrating moments. There is no worse feeling than calling your buyers who have fallen in love with a home and telling them that their offer wasn’t selected in a bidding war. There are such real emotions tied to every offer and sale, that when things don’t go how we hope it can be really discouraging. But for every one of those, there is a client who is over the moon making their dream home a reality and that is what keeps everything in balance.

How has becoming a mom changed the way you think about homes?
I have a whole new appreciation for the importance of how a home functions. From the moment I step inside a property with clients who have kids, I am immediately calculating what you would do with the stroller, where the toys would go and what safety measures would need to be put in place. City living with kids is so wonderful, but you have to be intentional about your space to make sure it is something that will work for your family long term.

If someone moved to Boston tomorrow, where would you send them first?
On a walk down Comm Ave, to the Public Garden with all of the flowers in bloom and then over to Charles Street. With a stop at Beacon Hill Books along the way and ending with dinner at a North End classic like Mama Maria.

What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?
I have a really beautiful, wonderful life and career but I’ve also been through some unbelievably hard challenges. I lost my mom to Alzheimers less than a year ago and beat thyroid cancer at the beginning of this year. I don’t really let these things be a topic with clients because their home purchase or sale has nothing to do with my personal life, but the perspective I’ve gained from these experiences and my ability to persevere is crucial to how I operate both as a professional and as a human being.