This beautiful house was built in 1830. Well maintained over the years, it has five bedrooms and five bathrooms and is located on a wonderful family street with many other single family homes. There is a gracious living room and dining room, a sunny kitchen opening to a deck, a family room and modern bathrooms. The house has central a/c and a separate rentable "au pair" apartment with a small patio.
Single-familyProperty Type
1830Year Built
1,121 sq ftLot Size
$1,389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sally Brewster• Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
LATE FEDERAL/GREEK REVIAL TOWNHOUSE WITH THE FINEST APPOINTMENTS. NEWLY RENOVATED. AU PAIR SUITE. GARAGE PARKING AT PHILLIPS SQUARE ALSO CALL PAUL WHALEY (617)266-4430
Public Records
Dec 15, 2000
Sold
$2,100,000
$785/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 19, 1998
Sold
$1,050,000
$392/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$36,208 (−1.3%)
$1,251,200 + $2,120,100
$3,371,300
2022
$36,680 (+7.1%)
$1,251,200 + $2,120,100
$3,371,300
2021
$34,258 (+10.2%)
$1,191,600 + $2,019,100
$3,210,700
2020
$31,099 (+5.0%)
$1,165,900 + $1,779,100
$2,945,000
2019
$29,622 (+7.6%)
$905,900 + $1,904,500
$2,810,400
2018
$27,518 (+4.0%)
$905,900 + $1,719,900
$2,625,800
2017
$26,472 (+3.0%)
$905,900 + $1,593,800
$2,499,700
2016
$25,700 (−4.1%)
$905,900 + $1,430,500
$2,336,400
2015
$26,792 (+7.8%)
$745,100 + $1,467,300
$2,212,400
2014
$24,851 (+1.0%)
$745,100 + $1,230,300
$1,975,400
2013
$24,611 (+4.7%)
$745,100 + $1,127,900
$1,873,000
2012
$23,515 (+7.1%)
$465,200 + $1,338,100
$1,803,300
2009
$21,955 (+13.4%)
$465,200 + $1,251,400
$1,716,600
2006
$19,365
$456,700 + $1,365,000
$1,821,700
Tax history for 40 Pinckney St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$36,208 (−1.3%)
$1,251,200 + $2,120,100
$3,371,300
2022
$36,680 (+7.1%)
$1,251,200 + $2,120,100
$3,371,300
2021
$34,258 (+10.2%)
$1,191,600 + $2,019,100
$3,210,700
2020
$31,099 (+5.0%)
$1,165,900 + $1,779,100
$2,945,000
2019
$29,622 (+7.6%)
$905,900 + $1,904,500
$2,810,400
2018
$27,518 (+4.0%)
$905,900 + $1,719,900
$2,625,800
2017
$26,472 (+3.0%)
$905,900 + $1,593,800
$2,499,700
2016
$25,700 (−4.1%)
$905,900 + $1,430,500
$2,336,400
2015
$26,792 (+7.8%)
$745,100 + $1,467,300
$2,212,400
2014
$24,851 (+1.0%)
$745,100 + $1,230,300
$1,975,400
2013
$24,611 (+4.7%)
$745,100 + $1,127,900
$1,873,000
2012
$23,515 (+7.1%)
$465,200 + $1,338,100
$1,803,300
2009
$21,955 (+13.4%)
$465,200 + $1,251,400
$1,716,600
2006
$19,365
$456,700 + $1,365,000
$1,821,700
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,676
Year built
1890
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Suffolk County
APN
3356074
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Dec 4, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Nov 21, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,676
Foundation Details: Granite
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $33,457.12
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Joy Street and Anderson Street
UnparsedAddress: 40 Pinckney St, Boston MA 02114
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,676
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356074
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Boston Adult Academy
Public 11-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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
64% 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 • 02114
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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
$3.53M – $4.27M
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