Off market sep 2003 for $2.5M

$5,492,803

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,331/mo

•

4,000

sq ft

48 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1830Year Built

1,701 sq ftLot Size

$1,373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Nancy Tye • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue

Bought with Sally Brewster • Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #30642397

Redfin Estimate

$5,492,803

$2.9M since sold in September 2003$178K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.9% lower than the average sale price ($5.54M) 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 JUL 7, 2026
$7,000,000
D
5 beds6 baths3,765 sq ft
62 Chestnut St, 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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Market trends in South Slope, MA

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,695,000
2 beds2 baths1,038 sq ft
21 Walnut Unit M, Boston, MA 02108
$1,650,000
2 beds2 baths1,615 sq ft
45 Province St #901, Boston, MA 02108
$7,990,000
5 beds5.5 baths7,782 sq ft
11 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108
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Sale history for 48 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$55,799 (+4.6%)

$2,824,300 + $2,371,100

$5,195,400

2022

$53,348 (+4.0%)

$2,689,800 + $2,213,500

$4,903,300

2021

$51,293 (+2.0%)

$2,637,100 + $2,170,100

$4,807,200

2020

$50,268 (+5.2%)

$2,232,300 + $2,527,900

$4,760,200

2019

$47,797 (+7.6%)

$1,824,500 + $2,710,300

$4,534,800

2018

$44,432 (+3.9%)

$1,824,500 + $2,415,200

$4,239,700

2017

$42,761 (−2.0%)

$1,824,500 + $2,213,400

$4,037,900

2016

$43,646 (+5.2%)

$1,820,700 + $2,147,100

$3,967,800

2015

$41,486 (+1.1%)

$1,251,900 + $2,173,900

$3,425,800

2014

$41,045 (+3.4%)

$1,251,900 + $2,010,800

$3,262,700

2013

$39,696 (+6.4%)

$1,251,900 + $1,769,100

$3,021,000

2012

$37,315 (+8.1%)

$715,723 + $2,145,885

$2,861,608

2009

$34,516 (+24.4%)

$715,723 + $1,982,924

$2,698,647

2006

$27,736

$656,700 + $1,952,500

$2,609,200

Tax history for 48 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$55,799 (+4.6%)

$2,824,300 + $2,371,100

$5,195,400

2022

$53,348 (+4.0%)

$2,689,800 + $2,213,500

$4,903,300

2021

$51,293 (+2.0%)

$2,637,100 + $2,170,100

$4,807,200

2020

$50,268 (+5.2%)

$2,232,300 + $2,527,900

$4,760,200

2019

$47,797 (+7.6%)

$1,824,500 + $2,710,300

$4,534,800

2018

$44,432 (+3.9%)

$1,824,500 + $2,415,200

$4,239,700

2017

$42,761 (−2.0%)

$1,824,500 + $2,213,400

$4,037,900

2016

$43,646 (+5.2%)

$1,820,700 + $2,147,100

$3,967,800

2015

$41,486 (+1.1%)

$1,251,900 + $2,173,900

$3,425,800

2014

$41,045 (+3.4%)

$1,251,900 + $2,010,800

$3,262,700

2013

$39,696 (+6.4%)

$1,251,900 + $1,769,100

$3,021,000

2012

$37,315 (+8.1%)

$715,723 + $2,145,885

$2,861,608

2009

$34,516 (+24.4%)

$715,723 + $1,982,924

$2,698,647

2006

$27,736

$656,700 + $1,952,500

$2,609,200

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,742 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

3,710

Year built

1890

Style

Townhouse

County

Suffolk County

APN

3356399

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Feb 14, 2025 • Final

Electrical low voltage

Work on low voltage electrical systems.

Electrical

Dec 7, 2024 • Final

Electrical

Work on electrical systems.

Electrical

New construction

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,000
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $25,520
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

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

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 48 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02108

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,710
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356399

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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

$5.22M – $6.32M

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Home values near 48 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6049 Sq. Ft.	$10,601,073
46 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 9380 Sq. Ft.	$18,858,610

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5300 Sq. Ft.	$7,664,745
44 Chestnut St Apartment 1, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 806 Sq. Ft.	$970,304

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Chestnut St, Boston, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| 5400 Sq. Ft.	—
44 Chestnut St Apartment 2, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 387 Sq. Ft.	$580,042

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