When was property at 56 Beacon Street built and last sold?

The property at 56 Beacon Street was built in 1819 and last sold on Feb 15, 2023 for $28,250,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 56 Beacon Street is $31,310,000.

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Boston

02108

Beacon Hill

56 Beacon Street

$11,500,000

● House - Off Market

56 Beacon Street

Boston, MA 02108

6 Beds

6 Baths, 2 Half Baths

9,559 Ft²

$20,722,246

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74.14%

Since Jul 1, 2015

MA-Boston

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About This Property

One-of-a-kind Beacon Hill townhouse overlooking Boston Common. Complete with elevator to all levels, 4-car heated garage, garden terrace and 2 decks, this 10,000 +/-SF home offers updated and luxurious family living in Boston's most historic neighborhood. Beyond the stately entrance and formal dining room on the first level is the French country-style kitchen open to the family room with glassed-enclosed eating area overlooking the spacious bluestone terrace. The high parlor level features the grand double living room with adjacent wet bar, mahogany paneled study and private office. A total of 6+ beds and 6 full and 2 half baths include the spacious master with expansive closet and en-suite bath, as well as garden level au pair suite. Additional features include a media room, laundry on # different levels, 8 fireplaces and stunning period details that exude Beacon Hill charm.

Unit Size

9,559 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

Price per sqft

$1,245

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$9,274

HOA Dues

Year Built

1819

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #71802457)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jan 9, 2024	Temporarily off market	-
Temporarily off market
Jun 14, 2023	Listed by Compass	$31,000,000
Listed by Compass

	Extraordinary opportunity to own a stately single family townhouse overlooking Boston Common that seamlessly blends historic elegance w/ modern luxury. Beyond the stately entrance & elegant dining room is the chefs kitchen open to the family room overlooking the backyard garden oasis. The grand double parlor boasts 12' ceilings, wet bar & mahogany paneled office w/ inviting outdoor deck. The primary suite level offers a luxury bath w/ soaking tub & separate shower. The versatile floor plan on the upper levels consist of 4 generously sized rooms, some w/ en suite bathrooms. The lower level presents an au pair suite. This stunning residence features a host of desirable features: 4-CAR GARAGE, elevator, 8 fireplaces add to the homes ambiance & 4 outdoor living areas including a roof terrace w/ panoramic city views. Beacon Hill is renowned for charming boutiques, restaurants, cobblestone streets, iconic gas lanterns which create a picturesque setting that transport you to a bygone era.
Feb 15, 2023	Sold	Premium
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Jun 30, 2015	Sold	Premium
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Mar 17, 2015	Listed by Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate	$11,900,000
Listed by Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Jan 30, 2004	Sold	Premium
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Jan 10, 2002	Listed by LandVest, Inc.	$9,800,000
Listed by LandVest, Inc.

	EXQUISITE, ULTIMATE, DONE, BEACON HILL TOWNHOUSE. 7200+ SF. WONDERFUL NATURAL LIGHT, 4BDRMS, 4FBATH,2HBATH, 8FPLCES, 2 DECKS, LARGE MEDIA ROOM WITH LATEST TECHNOLOGY LOVELY CONSERVATORY AND PATIO - COVERED WALKWAY TO 4CAR GRGE

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General

Year Built: 1819

Effective Year Built: 2009
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 17
Bedroom Count: 6
Bathroom Count: 7
Full Bathrooms: 6
Partial Bathrooms: 7
Building Condition: 1
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 16
Exterior Walls Type: 2
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 6
Floor Count: 500
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 5
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 7
Parking Space Count: 4
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 4,350

Total Building Area: 9,439
Gross Building Area: 10,858
Building Area: 9,439
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 13
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 9,439
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000000100
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

School District Name: Boston School District

Census Tract: 020101

Zoning

Zoning: R1

Geography

Parcel: CBOS W:05 P:01427 S:000

Municipality: BOSTON-CENTRAL BOSTON
Latitude: 42.3567
Longitude: -71.0684

Address

Full Address: 56 Beacon St

Address - House Number: 56
Address - Street Name: Beacon
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: MA
City Name: Boston
Carrier Code: C015
4-Digit Zip Code: 3531
Zip Code: 02108

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $16,294,700

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Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $15,172,000
Assessed Land Value: $6,152,700
Assessed Improvements Value: $9,019,300

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Feb 15, 2023

Current Sale Recording Date: Feb 15, 2023
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Current Sale Document Type: O
Current Sale Input Document Number: 9557
Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 09, 2018
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

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First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,199,000

Sale Price/ft²

$1,320

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2319 ft²

Average Home Age

128.9 years

Currently For Sale

80 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 71802457

56 Beacon Street

About This Property

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