RENTED SEP 1, 2025

51 Chestnut St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02108

Beacon Hill Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
733 Sq Ft
2,136 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 11, 2016

Last sale price $2,100,000 $2,865 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Medical Services
  • No HOA
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 5-minute walk to The Boston Common Frog Pond

About This Home

As of September 2025

This spacious, light filled, 1BR/1BA unit is located on a desirable gas lit street just off Monument Square. An updated eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances including gas range and dishwasher, gray quartz countertops, huge pantry with full-size W/D and great storage, wainscoting, and two windows, offers direct access to the courtyard. The kitchen flows into a beautiful living room with built-in shelves, wainscoting, and large windows overlooking the garden. Sunny corner exposure bedroom with ceiling medallion and adjacent walk-in closet. The full bathroom features a white shaker style vanity, gray tile floor, and bathtub with tile surround. Amenities include: period moldings and great ceiling height throughout, central air conditioning, in-unit W/D, use of common patio, and basement storage. Rental parking available nearby. Pets negotiable on a case by case basis. Available September 1st.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Nancy Roth

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/03/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Fiona McMahon

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Nancy Roth

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/03/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1865

Lot Details

  • 2,136 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • 733 Sq Ft Home
  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Bps Elementary And Middle School
  • Bps High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,100
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes water, sewer
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1280206

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1865

Lot Details

2,136 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12+)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3100

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Year Built: 1865
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 733
  • Living Area: 733
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Garden
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1280206
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2136
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bps
  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bps
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/03/2025 08/03/25 For Rent $3,100 +14.8% --
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/27/2021 07/27/21 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Sold $2,100,000 +123502.1% $808 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/19/2016 05/19/16 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2016 05/09/16 For Sale $1,699 -- $1 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73413001

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