$2,100,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2016

51 Chestnut St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02108

Beacon Hill Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$808 Per Sq Ft

123,502% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2016

Meticulously maintained 4 level home with 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 4 working fireplaces! This home sits on a quiet gas lit street with load off trees and light. Very high ceilings and huge windows bathe this home in natural light. Grand staircases lead to an elegant huge sunbathed formal living room with working fireplace and a perfect place for your grand piano! Large dining room and lovely updated granite and stainless kitchen with exposed brick. There is a large family room off the kitchen with working fireplace and wet bar. Spacious master suite with working fireplace, marble bath and Jacuzzi tub. Third bedroom with working fireplace is being used as an office. At the top of the stairs is a large room with wet bar and custom built ins leading to the large private roof deck with the best views in Boston of the harbor, Monument and city. The perfect place to entertain. This is a one of a kind home that has to be seen to be appreciated.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Adolph

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/09/2016

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Roth

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1865

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1865

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Insulation: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • No Living Levels: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central Heat, Gas
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewage District: bos

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Management: No Management
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 2
  • Optional Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Unit Building: 1

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 0000

Multi Family

  • Waterview: Harbor

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Roth

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Nancy Roth

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 242-4222

    2 in this area

    230 Total Sales

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  • Fiona McMahon

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Fiona McMahon

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (978) 337-7024

    2 in this area

    66 Total Sales

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  • Carol Adolph

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Carol Adolph

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 851-7393

    3 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72001925

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02108 Beacon Hill

51 Chestnut St Unit 1, Boston, MA

This home is located at 51 Chestnut St Unit 1, Boston, MA 02108 and is currently priced at $2,100,000, approximately $807 per square foot. This property was built in 1865. 51 Chestnut St Unit 1 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Advent School, Park Street School, and Torit Montessori School.

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