NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $12,151,588

6 Beds
8 Baths
8,310 Sq Ft
$1,462/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 3, 2023

Last sale price $19,000,000 $2,286 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $82,809 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 11 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2023

Magnificently renovated townhouse overlooking the Boston Common and Public Garden on Beacon Street. This spectacular property has been completely updated and designed by the well-known architect Hacin + Associates who brilliantly combined the home's historic grandeur with modern design. The gracious floor plan includes grandly scaled rooms with soaring ceilings, lovingly restored original moldings, stained glass windows, elegant formal living and dining spaces, and a media/guest suite on the top level with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Beacon Hill. Additional details include an elevator, fully climate-controlled wine cellar, luxurious primary suite, home office, mudroom, au pair suite and one direct access parking space. 78 Beacon is within walking distance to the Charles River Esplanade and the fine shops and restaurants of Charles Street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 08/10/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 08/10/2023

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $127,808

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,000

Interior Spaces

  • 8,310 Sq Ft Home
  • 11 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3345984

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$127,808

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

2,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Living Area: 8310
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5984
  • MAIN SO: BB5984

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3345984
  • Zoning: 999999999
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2000
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 127808

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2023
Closed on
Sep 24, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
List Price
$21,000,000
Sold Price
$19,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000,000
-9.52%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$12,151,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,848,412
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.56%
Original Mortgage
$8,000,000
Interest Rate
5.45%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$8,000,000
Interest Rate
5.45%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2012
Closed on
Nov 29, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bing and Sanchez Team
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$10,750,000
Sold Price
$9,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,450,000
-13.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,350,000
Interest Rate
6.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1992
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
8.56%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$19,000,000 None Available
-- None Available
$9,300,000 --
-- --
$820,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $8,000,000
Previous Owner $5,000,000
Previous Owner $4,350,000
Previous Owner $650,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Sold $19,000,000 -9.5% $2,286 / Sq Ft
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2023 08/10/23 For Sale $21,000,000 +125.8% $2,527 / Sq Ft
11/29/2013 11/29/13 Sold $9,300,000 -4.6% $1,181 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/12/2013 11/12/13 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2013 09/04/13 Price Changed $9,750,000 -9.3% $1,238 / Sq Ft
07/09/2012 07/09/12 For Sale $10,750,000 -- $1,365 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $190,692 $16,467,400 $5,456,100 $11,011,300
2024 $128,439 $11,783,400 $3,901,800 $7,881,600
2023 $126,554 $11,783,400 $3,901,800 $7,881,600
2022 $121,493 $11,166,600 $3,716,000 $7,450,600
2021 $116,811 $10,947,600 $3,643,100 $7,304,500
2020 $111,942 $10,600,600 $2,790,600 $7,810,000
2019 $106,397 $10,094,600 $2,275,900 $7,818,700
2018 $98,908 $9,437,800 $2,275,900 $7,161,900
2017 $95,186 $8,988,300 $2,275,900 $6,712,400
2016 $80,842 $7,349,270 $1,934,515 $5,414,755
2015 $89,826 $7,417,500 $1,452,000 $5,965,500
2014 $87,924 $6,989,200 $1,452,000 $5,537,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73147124

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002291

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