Off market nov 2018 for $6.9M

$7,159,031

•

4,377

sq ft

55 Chestnut, Boston, MA 02108

About this home

This Classic Greek Revival townhouse in Beacon Hill offers five levels of renovated living space. The floor plan provides options for up to 5 bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms, including a garden suite with separate entrance and patio access. The oversized family room and eat-in kitchen encompass the first floor, above which are two levels dedicated to bedrooms plus a top level media room. The home also features a private deck off the third floor and updated design details that maintain Beacon Hill’s wonderful charm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

1,387 sq ftLot Size

$1,636Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Tracy Campion • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Bought with Tracy Campion • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72402723

Redfin Estimate

$7,159,031

$259K since sold in November 2018$147K since October

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This home's estimate is 21.8% higher than the average sale price ($5.88M) 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 AUG 17, 2026
$4,250,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths3,500 sq ft
109 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$8,050,000
D
5 beds5 baths6,082 sq ft
9 Walnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$4,500,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,303 sq ft
5 Charles River Sq, Boston, MA 02114

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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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$599,000
1 bed1 bath591 sq ft
21 Beacon St Unit 4T, Boston, MA 02108
$7,800,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,882 sq ft
46 Beacon St #2, Boston, MA 02108
OPEN TODAY, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$1,449,000
2 beds2 baths1,378 sq ft
45 Province St #1402, Boston, MA 02108
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Sale history for 55 Chestnut

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72402723

Nov 5, 2018

Sold

$6,900,000

$1,576/sq ft

Oct 1, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 28, 2018

Listed

$6,900,000

$1,576/sq ft

MLS PIN #71513923

Jan 31, 2014

Sold

$2,850,000

$651/sq ft

Oct 1, 2013

Contingent

—

Apr 24, 2013

Listed

$3,050,000

$697/sq ft

Built in 1829 by Cornelius Coolidge, this beautiful, sun filled townhouse is uniquely situated with its west facing windows on the side, and the wonderful light it affords. Elegant double living room with fireplace and lovely period detail, formal dining room and kitchen complete the first floor. 5 bedrooms and a delightful terrace above, Au-pair apartment on the garden level, with separate entrance.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$63,420 (+3.6%)

$2,155,800 + $3,749,200

$5,905,000

2022

$61,188 (+4.0%)

$2,053,200 + $3,570,700

$5,623,900

2021

$58,830 (+3.7%)

$2,012,900 + $3,500,700

$5,513,600

2020

$56,746 (+5.3%)

$1,634,600 + $3,739,100

$5,373,700

2019

$53,898 (+7.6%)

$1,333,300 + $3,780,400

$5,113,700

2018

$50,104 (+16.8%)

$1,333,300 + $3,447,600

$4,780,900

2017

$42,915 (+0.1%)

$1,186,637 + $2,865,800

$4,052,437

2016

$42,862 (+11.7%)

$1,186,637 + $2,709,872

$3,896,509

2015

$38,356 (+7.8%)

$1,124,600 + $2,042,700

$3,167,300

2014

$35,576 (+0.5%)

$1,124,600 + $1,703,400

$2,828,000

2013

$35,390 (+3.4%)

$1,124,600 + $1,568,700

$2,693,300

2012

$34,217 (+6.0%)

$689,976 + $1,934,064

$2,624,040

2009

$32,292 (+16.0%)

$689,976 + $1,834,830

$2,524,806

2006

$27,831

$610,300 + $2,007,900

$2,618,200

Tax history for 55 Chestnut

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$63,420 (+3.6%)

$2,155,800 + $3,749,200

$5,905,000

2022

$61,188 (+4.0%)

$2,053,200 + $3,570,700

$5,623,900

2021

$58,830 (+3.7%)

$2,012,900 + $3,500,700

$5,513,600

2020

$56,746 (+5.3%)

$1,634,600 + $3,739,100

$5,373,700

2019

$53,898 (+7.6%)

$1,333,300 + $3,780,400

$5,113,700

2018

$50,104 (+16.8%)

$1,333,300 + $3,447,600

$4,780,900

2017

$42,915 (+0.1%)

$1,186,637 + $2,865,800

$4,052,437

2016

$42,862 (+11.7%)

$1,186,637 + $2,709,872

$3,896,509

2015

$38,356 (+7.8%)

$1,124,600 + $2,042,700

$3,167,300

2014

$35,576 (+0.5%)

$1,124,600 + $1,703,400

$2,828,000

2013

$35,390 (+3.4%)

$1,124,600 + $1,568,700

$2,693,300

2012

$34,217 (+6.0%)

$689,976 + $1,934,064

$2,624,040

2009

$32,292 (+16.0%)

$689,976 + $1,834,830

$2,524,806

2006

$27,831

$610,300 + $2,007,900

$2,618,200

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,307 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2014

Sq. Ft.

4,342

Year built

1890

Style

Townhouse

County

Suffolk County

APN

3356559

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Interior

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,377
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $48,030.56
Tax Year: 2019

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 near the corner of W. Cedar.
UnparsedAddress: 55 Chestnut, Boston MA 02108

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,342
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356559

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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Boston, MA • 02108

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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

$6.80M – $8.23M

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Home values near 55 Chestnut

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Chestnut St Apartment 4, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 651 Sq. Ft.	$945,440
60 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3282 Sq. Ft.	$5,492,223
52 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5300 Sq. Ft.	$7,948,401
47 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4010 Sq. Ft.	$5,149,569
53 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4620 Sq. Ft.	$5,476,894
8 West Cedar St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5081 Sq. Ft.	$6,759,448
2 West Cedar St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3887 Sq. Ft.	$5,080,873

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3462 Sq. Ft.	$5,768,160
58 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5182 Sq. Ft.	$6,613,215
57 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3682 Sq. Ft.	$5,322,458
49 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3034 Sq. Ft.	$5,561,325
66 Chestnut St Apartment 11, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$1,790,800
4 West Cedar St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4768 Sq. Ft.	$6,708,118
5 West Cedar St, Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2459 Sq. Ft.	$3,604,214

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56 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6049 Sq. Ft.	$10,517,050
45 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4515 Sq. Ft.	$5,406,524
51 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4774 Sq. Ft.	$6,356,670
64 Chestnut St Apartment 2-64, Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 955 Sq. Ft.	$983,059
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