Off market jul 2009 for $7M

$10,441,404

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $21,509/mo

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6,049

sq ft

56 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1825Year Built

2,125 sq ftLot Size

$1,726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Helen King • Hammond Residential

Bought with Beth Dickerson • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70736010

Redfin Estimate

$10,441,404

$3.4M since sold in July 2009$534K since September

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This home's estimate is 45.4% higher than the average sale price ($7.18M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$6,700,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,996 sq ft
90 Mount Vernon St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$7,000,000
B
5 beds6 baths3,765 sq ft
62 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$3,600,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,900 sq ft
51 Pinckney St, Boston, MA 02114
SOLD NOV 17, 2025
$8,600,000
D
6 beds5.5 baths6,442 sq ft
59 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$10,000,000
E
4 beds5.5 baths6,138 sq ft
22 Brimmer 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

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3 MoM

New listings for sale

$525,000
1 bed1 bath438 sq ft
21 Beacon St Unit 6B, Boston, MA 02108
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Sale history for 56 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 15, 2009

Sold

$7,000,000

$1,157/sq ft

MLS PIN #70736010

Jul 15, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jul 15, 2009

Sold

$7,000,000

$1,157/sq ft

May 6, 2009

Contingent

—

Jan 26, 2009

Price Changed

$8,750,000

$1,447/sq ft

Jun 17, 2008

Price Changed

$10,000,000

$1,653/sq ft

Apr 1, 2008

Listed

$11,500,000

$1,901/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 28, 1998

Sold

$4,289,156

$709/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 25, 1997

Sold

$1,500,000

$248/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$93,533 (+3.6%)

$3,096,300 + $5,612,500

$8,708,800

2022

$90,240 (+2.0%)

$2,948,900 + $5,345,200

$8,294,100

2021

$88,498 (+4.1%)

$2,948,900 + $5,345,200

$8,294,100

2020

$85,034 (+5.2%)

$2,472,400 + $5,580,100

$8,052,500

2019

$80,800 (+6.4%)

$2,016,400 + $5,649,600

$7,666,000

2018

$75,918 (+3.9%)

$2,016,400 + $5,227,700

$7,244,100

2017

$73,063

$2,016,400 + $4,882,800

$6,899,200

2016

$73,021 (−3.1%)

$2,016,400 + $4,621,900

$6,638,300

2015

$75,323 (+1.1%)

$1,446,700 + $4,773,200

$6,219,900

2014

$74,520 (+2.4%)

$1,446,700 + $4,477,000

$5,923,700

2013

$72,796 (+4.7%)

$1,446,700 + $4,093,300

$5,540,000

2012

$69,512 (+16.2%)

$847,780 + $4,482,930

$5,330,710

2009

$59,808 (+28.2%)

$796,176 + $3,880,008

$4,676,184

2006

$46,663

$723,900 + $3,665,800

$4,389,700

Tax history for 56 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$93,533 (+3.6%)

$3,096,300 + $5,612,500

$8,708,800

2022

$90,240 (+2.0%)

$2,948,900 + $5,345,200

$8,294,100

2021

$88,498 (+4.1%)

$2,948,900 + $5,345,200

$8,294,100

2020

$85,034 (+5.2%)

$2,472,400 + $5,580,100

$8,052,500

2019

$80,800 (+6.4%)

$2,016,400 + $5,649,600

$7,666,000

2018

$75,918 (+3.9%)

$2,016,400 + $5,227,700

$7,244,100

2017

$73,063

$2,016,400 + $4,882,800

$6,899,200

2016

$73,021 (−3.1%)

$2,016,400 + $4,621,900

$6,638,300

2015

$75,323 (+1.1%)

$1,446,700 + $4,773,200

$6,219,900

2014

$74,520 (+2.4%)

$1,446,700 + $4,477,000

$5,923,700

2013

$72,796 (+4.7%)

$1,446,700 + $4,093,300

$5,540,000

2012

$69,512 (+16.2%)

$847,780 + $4,482,930

$5,330,710

2009

$59,808 (+28.2%)

$796,176 + $3,880,008

$4,676,184

2006

$46,663

$723,900 + $3,665,800

$4,389,700

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,178 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

6,045

Year built

1825

Style

Townhouse

County

Suffolk County

APN

3356395

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,049
Foundation Area: 998,001
Foundation Details: Granite
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $46,663
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Street
UnparsedAddress: 56 Chestnut St, Boston MA 02108

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,045
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1825
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356395

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier,2 Hall Ceiling Light Fixtures,Antique Wall Sconces
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

Snowden Int'L High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

2/10

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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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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

$9.92M – $12.01M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Chestnut St Apt 1, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1256 Sq. Ft.	$1,689,885
66 Chestnut St Apt 6, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 651 Sq. Ft.	$714,871

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Chestnut St Apt 4, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 651 Sq. Ft.	$929,741
66 Chestnut St Apt 7, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 658 Sq. Ft.	$813,141

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