$5,200,000
SOLD APR 22, 2014

21 Chestnut St Boston, MA 02108

Beacon Hill Neighborhood
7 Beds
6 Baths
6,831 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$761 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2014

This magnificent sunny five-story bow-front townhouse with wonderful architectural details has a sumptuous floor-through living room, a formal dining room, reception room, library, and five bedrooms. There is a/c, a garden and a deck. The house has a separate au-pair apartment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Brewster

Brewster & Berkowitz R. E. Listed on: 04/08/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Sally Brewster

Brewster & Berkowitz R. E. Listed on: 04/08/2014

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$100,556

Year Built

1830

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Zero Lot Line
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Year Built: 1830

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Number of Rooms: 12
  • Basement: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Granite

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2014
Closed on
Apr 22, 2014
Sold by
Chestnut Street Props
Bought by
Bancel Brenda and Bancel Stephane J
Seller's Agent
Sally Brewster
Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
Buyer's Agent
Sally Brewster
Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
List Price
$5,500,000
Sold Price
$5,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.05%
Original Mortgage
$3,640,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2010
Sold by
Adams Norman B and Cannedy Dennis D
Bought by
Chestnut Street Prop L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1992
Sold by
Chestnut St Rt
Bought by
Chestnut T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1988
Sold by
Carroll Virginia L
Bought by
Langerman Richard
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $5,200,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,352,500 --
Warranty Deed $550,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Open $3,500,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $3,880,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $3,625,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $3,640,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $2,800,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $227,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $54,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Rent $35,000 0.0% --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $11,800,000 +1516.4% $1,774 / Sq Ft
07/11/2022 07/11/22 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2022 07/02/22 For Sale $729,999 0.0% $369 / Sq Ft
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2022 06/23/22 For Sale $729,999 -86.0% $369 / Sq Ft
04/22/2014 04/22/14 Sold $5,200,000 -5.5% $761 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2014 04/08/14 For Sale $5,500,000 -- $805 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $100,556 $8,683,600 $2,974,900 $5,708,700
2024 $97,177 $8,915,300 $2,819,100 $6,096,200
2023 $95,750 $8,915,300 $2,819,100 $6,096,200
2022 $92,380 $8,490,800 $2,684,900 $5,805,900
2021 $88,819 $8,324,200 $2,632,200 $5,692,000
2020 $85,658 $8,111,600 $1,969,400 $6,142,200
2019 $81,391 $7,722,100 $1,606,200 $6,115,900
2018 $75,661 $7,219,600 $1,606,200 $5,613,400
2017 $72,815 $6,875,800 $1,606,200 $5,269,600
2016 $39,903 $3,627,528 $1,092,216 $2,535,312
2015 $64,378 $5,316,100 $1,235,600 $4,080,500
2014 $63,691 $5,062,900 $1,235,600 $3,827,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Harper

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michael Harper

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 480-3938

    13 in this area

    113 Total Sales

    Michael Harper
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Richard McKenna

    Centre Realty Group

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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sally Brewster

    Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.

    (617) 367-0505

    39 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Sally Brewster
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71657486

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001583

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02108 Beacon Hill

21 Chestnut St, Boston, MA

This home is located at 21 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108 and is currently priced at $5,200,000, approximately $761 per square foot. This property was built in 1830. 21 Chestnut St is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Advent School, Torit Montessori School, and Park Street School.

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