Google street view image for 52 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

Off market mar 1998 for $1.8M

$8,703,731

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $18,295/mo

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6 ba

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5,300

sq ft

52 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

About this home

52 Chestnut St is a 5,300 square foot townhouse on a 2,178 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 03, 1998 for $1,875,000. Based on Redfin's Boston data, we estimate the home's value is $8,703,731.

TownhomeProperty Type

1899Year Built

2,178 sq ftLot Size

$1,642Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 garage spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$8,703,731

$6.8M since sold in March 1998$169K since September

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This home's estimate is 25.2% higher than the average sale price ($6.95M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$7,000,000
A
5 beds6 baths3,765 sq ft
62 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$5,600,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,849 sq ft
41 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$4,500,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,303 sq ft
5 Charles River Sq, Boston, MA 02114
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$9,600,000
D
4 beds6 baths4,886 sq ft
126 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$8,050,000
E
5 beds5 baths6,082 sq ft
9 Walnut 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

$525,000
1 bed1 bath438 sq ft
21 Beacon St Unit 6B, Boston, MA 02108
$425,500
Studio1 bath298 sq ft
8 Brimmer St Unit 1A, Boston, MA 02108
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$5,200,000
3 beds5 baths2,930 sq ft
51 Beacon St #3, Boston, MA 02108
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Sale history for 52 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$83,960 (+5.6%)

$3,186,700 + $4,630,800

$7,817,500

2022

$79,544 (+4.0%)

$3,034,900 + $4,276,100

$7,311,000

2021

$76,479 (+2.9%)

$2,975,400 + $4,192,300

$7,167,700

2020

$74,297 (+5.2%)

$2,507,700 + $4,528,000

$7,035,700

2019

$70,640 (+7.6%)

$2,045,300 + $4,656,800

$6,702,100

2018

$65,668 (+3.9%)

$2,045,300 + $4,220,700

$6,266,000

2017

$63,197 (+0.1%)

$2,045,300 + $3,922,300

$5,967,600

2016

$63,125

$2,045,300 + $3,693,300

$5,738,600

2015

$63,173 (+1.1%)

$1,434,800 + $3,781,800

$5,216,600

2014

$62,499 (+3.4%)

$1,434,800 + $3,533,300

$4,968,100

2013

$60,445 (−3.4%)

$1,434,800 + $3,165,300

$4,600,100

2012

$62,601 (+8.1%)

$798,316 + $4,002,371

$4,800,687

2009

$57,906 (+24.7%)

$798,316 + $3,729,108

$4,527,424

2006

$46,445

$719,200 + $3,650,000

$4,369,200

Tax history for 52 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$83,960 (+5.6%)

$3,186,700 + $4,630,800

$7,817,500

2022

$79,544 (+4.0%)

$3,034,900 + $4,276,100

$7,311,000

2021

$76,479 (+2.9%)

$2,975,400 + $4,192,300

$7,167,700

2020

$74,297 (+5.2%)

$2,507,700 + $4,528,000

$7,035,700

2019

$70,640 (+7.6%)

$2,045,300 + $4,656,800

$6,702,100

2018

$65,668 (+3.9%)

$2,045,300 + $4,220,700

$6,266,000

2017

$63,197 (+0.1%)

$2,045,300 + $3,922,300

$5,967,600

2016

$63,125

$2,045,300 + $3,693,300

$5,738,600

2015

$63,173 (+1.1%)

$1,434,800 + $3,781,800

$5,216,600

2014

$62,499 (+3.4%)

$1,434,800 + $3,533,300

$4,968,100

2013

$60,445 (−3.4%)

$1,434,800 + $3,165,300

$4,600,100

2012

$62,601 (+8.1%)

$798,316 + $4,002,371

$4,800,687

2009

$57,906 (+24.7%)

$798,316 + $3,729,108

$4,527,424

2006

$46,445

$719,200 + $3,650,000

$4,369,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 13

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Row House
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,300
Gross Sq. Ft: 8,450
# of Stories: 4

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,178
Municipality Name: BOSTON
Acres: 0.05
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,300
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356397

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$8.27M – $10.01M

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Home values near 52 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3765 Sq. Ft.	$7,400,617
56 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6049 Sq. Ft.	$10,994,888

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3282 Sq. Ft.	$5,402,930
50 Chestnut St, Boston, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| 5400 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5182 Sq. Ft.	$9,173,774
48 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$5,691,669

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