31 Chestnut Street, a classic, Greek Revival home, rich with history yet existing comfortably in Boston’s 21st century, boasts an exceptionally rare combination of features and amenities that afford the owner with a stunning showplace in our City’s most storied neighborhood. The main entertaining level features a grand living room offering spectacular views overlooking Chestnut Street with a glimpse to the Common and leads to a formal fireplaced dining room with adjoining Butler's Pantry. A spacious great room with a one-of-a-kind skylight/cupola opens to the home’s two-tiered patio. The third floor is dedicated to the expansive master suite with walk-in closet, his and her baths and separate studies. The garden level functions as an oversized au pair suite with open living/dining area, kitchen and access to the lower level of the home’s picturesque patio. Grand in every facet, this home is located steps from the shops and restaurants of Charles Street, Public Garden, and the Common.
Single-familyProperty Type
1805Year Built
3,166 sq ftLot Size
$1,030Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tracy Campion• Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
SPECTACULAR GRAND TOWNHOUSE WITH SUPERB, SUMPTUOUS ENTERTAINING SPACE. ROOMS WITH GRANDSCALE PROPORTIONS, MAGNIFICENT OVAL SHAPED FAMILY ROOM W/FRENCH DOOR & TERRACE NUMEROUS GRAND BRMS, ELEVATOR, CENTRAL AIR AND MUCH MORE
Public Records
Jun 18, 1993
Sold
$1,200,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$101,252 (+3.6%)
$3,748,200 + $5,679,400
$9,427,600
2022
$97,688 (+4.0%)
$3,569,700 + $5,409,000
$8,978,700
2021
$93,924 (+4.3%)
$3,499,700 + $5,302,900
$8,802,600
2020
$90,076 (+5.3%)
$2,688,300 + $5,841,600
$8,529,900
2019
$85,567 (+7.6%)
$2,192,500 + $5,925,800
$8,118,300
2018
$79,544 (+3.9%)
$2,192,500 + $5,397,600
$7,590,100
2017
$76,552
$2,192,500 + $5,036,200
$7,228,700
2016
$76,529 (−15.7%)
$2,192,500 + $4,764,700
$6,957,200
2015
$90,752 (+1.1%)
$1,786,000 + $5,708,000
$7,494,000
2014
$89,785 (+16.0%)
$1,786,000 + $5,351,100
$7,137,100
2013
$77,378 (−1.2%)
$1,786,000 + $4,102,700
$5,888,700
2012
$78,335 (+7.1%)
$935,192 + $5,072,100
$6,007,292
2009
$73,140 (+16.5%)
$935,192 + $4,783,376
$5,718,568
2006
$62,766
$791,500 + $5,113,100
$5,904,600
Tax history for 31 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$101,252 (+3.6%)
$3,748,200 + $5,679,400
$9,427,600
2022
$97,688 (+4.0%)
$3,569,700 + $5,409,000
$8,978,700
2021
$93,924 (+4.3%)
$3,499,700 + $5,302,900
$8,802,600
2020
$90,076 (+5.3%)
$2,688,300 + $5,841,600
$8,529,900
2019
$85,567 (+7.6%)
$2,192,500 + $5,925,800
$8,118,300
2018
$79,544 (+3.9%)
$2,192,500 + $5,397,600
$7,590,100
2017
$76,552
$2,192,500 + $5,036,200
$7,228,700
2016
$76,529 (−15.7%)
$2,192,500 + $4,764,700
$6,957,200
2015
$90,752 (+1.1%)
$1,786,000 + $5,708,000
$7,494,000
2014
$89,785 (+16.0%)
$1,786,000 + $5,351,100
$7,137,100
2013
$77,378 (−1.2%)
$1,786,000 + $4,102,700
$5,888,700
2012
$78,335 (+7.1%)
$935,192 + $5,072,100
$6,007,292
2009
$73,140 (+16.5%)
$935,192 + $4,783,376
$5,718,568
2006
$62,766
$791,500 + $5,113,100
$5,904,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
7
Baths
6.5
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
8,979
Year built
1805
Style
Townhouse
County
Suffolk County
APN
3356694
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Apr 17, 2026 • Final
Certificate of occupancy
Perform interior renovations on a building.
Remodel
Apr 14, 2026 • Final
Certificate of occupancy
Perform interior renovations on a building.
Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 9
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 8,979
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $101,252.40
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: On Chestnut Street, across from Spruce Street
UnparsedAddress: 31 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02108
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, University
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,979
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1805
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356694
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Quincy Upper School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Boston Adult Academy
Public 11-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$8.78M – $10.63M
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