Off market may 2009 for $5.2M

$10,019,305

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,094/mo

•

5,305

sq ft

40 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

About this home

Located on the historic slope of Chestnut St, this beautiful home combines the very best of today's art and technology and classic finishes and detail. Included are 2 decks, a garden, and 2 car garage. Double wide salon-living room has 2 fireplaces, full height windows, and beautiful hardwood floors. Lux master suite has 2 baths and 2 dressing rooms. Large library with fireplace has windows looking onto Chestnut St. Guest suite with large bath and looks down onto the garden. Elevator

Single-familyProperty Type

1810Year Built

2,210 sq ftLot Size

$1,889Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Florence Mackie and David Mackie • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue

Bought with Debra Sordillo • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue

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•Source:MLS PIN #70665205

Redfin Estimate

$10,019,305

$4.8M since sold in May 2009$73K since October

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This home's estimate is 112.3% higher than the average sale price ($4.72M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$3,600,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,900 sq ft
51 Pinckney St, Boston, MA 02114
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$6,700,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,996 sq ft
90 Mount Vernon St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD JAN 28, 2026
$4,800,000
C
4 beds4 baths4,013 sq ft
32 West Cedar St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,900,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,740 sq ft
32 Chestnut St #2, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$5,600,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,849 sq ft
41 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

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$4,626/mo

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Market trends in South Slope, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.5%

+1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$3.3M

$2M MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

33 days MoM

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3 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$599,000
1 bed1 bath591 sq ft
21 Beacon St Unit 4T, Boston, MA 02108
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Sale history for 40 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 15, 2009

Sold

$5,200,000

$980/sq ft

MLS PIN #70665205

May 18, 2009

Listing Removed

—

May 15, 2009

Sold

$5,200,000

$980/sq ft

Mar 11, 2009

Contingent

—

Sep 15, 2008

Price Changed

$6,750,000

$1,272/sq ft

Sep 15, 2008

Relisted

—

Jun 3, 2008

Listing Removed

—

May 1, 2008

Price Changed

$6,950,000

$1,310/sq ft

May 1, 2008

Relisted

—

Mar 31, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Feb 15, 2008

Price Changed

$7,995,000

$1,507/sq ft

Oct 17, 2007

Listed

$8,750,000

$1,649/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 26, 1990

Sold

$1,850,000

$349/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$84,321 (+4.9%)

$3,248,900 + $4,602,200

$7,851,100

2022

$80,379 (+4.0%)

$3,094,200 + $4,293,600

$7,387,800

2021

$77,282 (+2.2%)

$3,033,500 + $4,209,400

$7,242,900

2020

$75,606 (+5.2%)

$2,546,000 + $4,613,700

$7,159,700

2019

$71,837 (+7.6%)

$2,080,600 + $4,735,100

$6,815,700

2018

$66,787 (+3.9%)

$2,080,600 + $4,292,200

$6,372,800

2017

$64,275

$2,080,600 + $3,988,800

$6,069,400

2016

$64,244 (−4.5%)

$2,080,600 + $3,759,800

$5,840,400

2015

$67,284 (+1.1%)

$1,440,900 + $4,115,200

$5,556,100

2014

$66,567 (+3.4%)

$1,440,900 + $3,850,600

$5,291,500

2013

$64,379 (+17.8%)

$1,440,900 + $3,458,600

$4,899,500

2012

$54,660 (−6.1%)

$731,700 + $3,460,000

$4,191,700

2009

$58,236 (+49.7%)

$804,870 + $3,748,360

$4,553,230

2006

$38,913

$718,100 + $2,942,600

$3,660,700

Tax history for 40 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$84,321 (+4.9%)

$3,248,900 + $4,602,200

$7,851,100

2022

$80,379 (+4.0%)

$3,094,200 + $4,293,600

$7,387,800

2021

$77,282 (+2.2%)

$3,033,500 + $4,209,400

$7,242,900

2020

$75,606 (+5.2%)

$2,546,000 + $4,613,700

$7,159,700

2019

$71,837 (+7.6%)

$2,080,600 + $4,735,100

$6,815,700

2018

$66,787 (+3.9%)

$2,080,600 + $4,292,200

$6,372,800

2017

$64,275

$2,080,600 + $3,988,800

$6,069,400

2016

$64,244 (−4.5%)

$2,080,600 + $3,759,800

$5,840,400

2015

$67,284 (+1.1%)

$1,440,900 + $4,115,200

$5,556,100

2014

$66,567 (+3.4%)

$1,440,900 + $3,850,600

$5,291,500

2013

$64,379 (+17.8%)

$1,440,900 + $3,458,600

$4,899,500

2012

$54,660 (−6.1%)

$731,700 + $3,460,000

$4,191,700

2009

$58,236 (+49.7%)

$804,870 + $3,748,360

$4,553,230

2006

$38,913

$718,100 + $2,942,600

$3,660,700

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,178 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

5,600

Year built

1810

Style

Townhouse

County

Suffolk County

APN

3345637

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Mar 22, 2026 • Final

Electrical

Work on electrical systems.

Electrical

Jan 9, 2019 • Final

Short form bldg

Perform exterior renovations on a residential building.

Remodel

Roofing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Interior Features: Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,305
Foundation Area: 1,100
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $41,424
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: *
UnparsedAddress: 40 Chestnut St, Boston MA 02108

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,600
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1810
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3345637

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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Lifestyle

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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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Historical weather

Boston, MA • 02108

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$9.52M – $11.52M

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Home values near 40 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Chestnut Street Unit 1, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$3,256,753
46 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 9380 Sq. Ft.	$18,053,569
44 Chestnut Street Unit 3, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1334 Sq. Ft.	$1,816,375
44 Chestnut Street Unit 6, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$1,603,210
38 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4456 Sq. Ft.	$6,281,205
29 Branch Street, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$2,132,018
1 Spruce Street, Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$5,593,245

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Chestnut Street Unit 2, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2740 Sq. Ft.	$3,159,250
44 Chestnut Street Unit 1, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 806 Sq. Ft.	$976,880
44 Chestnut Street Unit 4, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1010 Sq. Ft.	$1,440,892
44 Chestnut Street Unit 7, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1365 Sq. Ft.	$1,717,741
35 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4824 Sq. Ft.	$5,300,312
33 Branch Street, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2935 Sq. Ft.	$4,512,808
3 Spruce Street Unit 1A, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 777 Sq. Ft.	$1,094,664

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$5,298,644
44 Chestnut Street Unit 2, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 387 Sq. Ft.	$585,134
44 Chestnut Street Unit 5, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 467 Sq. Ft.	$1,500,172
42 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4300 Sq. Ft.	$8,514,999
37 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5416 Sq. Ft.	$7,941,193
2 Spruce Street, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6205 Sq. Ft.	$7,671,111
3 Spruce Street Unit 5, Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1978 Sq. Ft.	$3,059,447

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