NOT LISTED FOR SALE

40 Joy St Unit 5 Boston, MA 02114

Beacon Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,220,000 - $1,438,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 25, 2025

Last sale price $1,365,000 $1,365 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,163 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Bowdoin Station
  • Heat Pump System
  • Intercom
  • Central Air
  • 1-minute walk to Myrtle Street Playground

About This Home

As of June 2025

Beautifully located on sought-after Joy Street, this sunlit 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Carriage house complex from 1865 blends historic charm with modern updates. The spacious third floor 1,000 sq ft floor-through layout features oversized bay windows, hardwood floors, central A/C, in-unit laundry, and a fireplace. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated, and the primary bedroom comfortably fits a king-size bed.The granite and stainless steel kitchen opens to a generous living and dining area—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Located in a professionally managed, pet-friendly building with high owner occupancy, private basement storage, stroller parking, and low condo fees. Just steps from Whole Foods, Public Garden, and Charles Street’s premier dining and shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Beth Kelley

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 05/13/2025

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Goldfarb

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,063

Year Built

  • Built in 1865

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Intercom
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:03 P:00165 S:024,3349493

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • 14 Units
  • Mid-Rise Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,063

Year Built

Built in 1865

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1865
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1000
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5522
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Shingle, Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 438
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:03 P:00165 S:024,3349493
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1000
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13063

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 14
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Mazzocchi Joseph and Mazzocchi Hollie L
Bought by
Cating Ft and Cating
Seller's Agent
Mary Beth Kelley
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Judy Goldfarb
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$1,325,000
Sold Price
$1,365,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
3.02%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,334,207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$30,793
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2022
Sold by
Lafarge Thomas and Stevenson Rebecca A
Bought by
Mazzocchi Joseph and Mazzocchi Hollie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,049,490
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2017
Closed on
Nov 16, 2017
Sold by
Turner Brian and Turner Andrea S
Bought by
Lafarge Thomas and Stevenson Rebecca A
Seller's Agent
Andrea Turner
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Franklin Knotts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$1,029,000
Sold Price
$995,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-3.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.52%
Original Mortgage
$796,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2014
Closed on
Jan 12, 2015
Sold by
Moore Timothy and Moore Amanda G
Bought by
Turner Andrea and Turner Brian
Seller's Agent
Donahue Baker Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
T.K. Parrish
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
List Price
$869,000
Sold Price
$869,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$651,750
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2013
Sold by
Moore Timothy
Bought by
Moore Timothy and Moore Gayle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2011
Sold by
Bosshard-Blackey E and Valdesolo Piercarlo
Bought by
Moore Timothy
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cating Ft $1,365,000 None Available
Cating Ft $1,365,000 None Available
Mazzocchi Joseph $1,150,000 None Available
Mazzocchi Joseph T $1,150,000 None Available
Lafarge Thomas $995,000 --
Lafarge Thomas $995,000 --
Turner Andrea $869,000 --
Turner Andrea S $869,000 --
Moore Timothy -- --
Moore Timothy M -- --
Moore Timothy M -- --
Moore Timothy $643,000 --
Moore Timothy M $643,000 --
Moore Timothy M $643,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mazzocchi Joseph T $1,049,490
Previous Owner Lafarge Thomas $796,000
Previous Owner Turner Andrea S $651,750
Previous Owner Moore Timothy M $510,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Sold $1,365,000 +3.0% $1,365 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $1,325,000 +33.2% $1,325 / Sq Ft
11/16/2017 11/16/17 Sold $995,000 -3.3% $995 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/26/2017 09/26/17 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2017 09/20/17 For Sale $1,029,000 +3.4% $1,029 / Sq Ft
09/19/2017 09/19/17 Off Market $995,000 -- --
09/13/2017 09/13/17 Price Changed $1,029,000 -6.4% $1,029 / Sq Ft
08/22/2017 08/22/17 For Sale $1,099,000 +26.5% $1,099 / Sq Ft
01/12/2015 01/12/15 Sold $869,000 0.0% $869 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/20/2014 11/20/14 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2014 10/23/14 Off Market $869,000 -- --
10/16/2014 10/16/14 For Sale $869,000 -- $869 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $13,063 $1,128,100 $0 $1,128,100
2024 $11,940 $1,095,400 $0 $1,095,400
2023 $11,534 $1,073,900 $0 $1,073,900
2022 $11,460 $1,053,300 $0 $1,053,300
2021 $11,018 $1,032,600 $0 $1,032,600
2020 $10,622 $1,005,900 $0 $1,005,900
2019 $10,007 $949,400 $0 $949,400
2018 $9,383 $895,300 $0 $895,300
2017 $9,029 $852,600 $0 $852,600
2016 $9,018 $819,800 $0 $819,800
2015 $9,217 $761,100 $0 $761,100
2014 $9,205 $731,700 $0 $731,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Beth Kelley

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mary Beth Kelley

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (917) 806-7445

    9 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Mary Beth Kelley
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  • Judy Goldfarb

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Judy Goldfarb

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 943-3318

    3 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Judy Goldfarb
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  • Franklin Knotts

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Franklin Knotts

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 365-1151

    2 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Franklin Knotts
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Donahue Baker Team

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    T.K. Parrish

    Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73373528

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000003-000165-000024

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02114 Beacon Hill

40 Joy St Unit 5, Boston, MA

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