Beautifully updated federal-style townhouse just steps from Charles Street with 2 garage parking spaces. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home offers 5 levels of finished living space, all with a thoughtful mix of historic accents and modern conveniences. Its layout caters wonderfully to entertaining, featuring a formal living/dining room connected to the fully renovated eat-in kitchen with walk-out access to a new private deck and gracious double-parlor living and family rooms one floor above. There are 2 family bedrooms on the top level and the entire third floor is dedicated to the master suite, complete with soaring ceilings, generous built-in storage and a luxurious five-piece marble bath. The home’s lower level is well configured for a family/media room or guest suite with its own separate entrance and direct access to the garage. Boasting an enviable location in Boston’s most historic neighborhood, 60 Chestnut has been completely adapted to a 21st century lifestyle.
Single-familyProperty Type
1823Year Built
1,458 sq ftLot Size
$1,663Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tracy Campion• Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Bought with Julie Harrison• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Exquisitely renovated Beacon Hill single family with 2 gated parking spaces! Totally renovated & expertly restored townhouse is complete with 4+ bedrooms, 4.5 Waterworks bathrooms, & an enormous private deck! A gracious first floor has soaring ceilings w/ plaster moldings, a front facing living/dining room with views down W Cedar St, oversized windows, reclaimed marble mantle fireplaces, and a luxurious powder room. A South facing Crown Point kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances, marble slab counters, bow window breakfast area, & walk-out access to an enormous deck. A versitile 2nd level double parlor has dual gas fireplaces, a full marble bathroom. A serene 3rd floor master suite offers unmatched luxury w its south facing bedroom w gas fireplace, cedar lined built-ins and a gorgeous spa-like marble bath w/ its own fireplace. Oversized garden level family/media room w direct access to parking! All new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Slate roofing, repointing, no detail overlooked!
MLS PIN #71401259
Mar 5, 2013
Sold
$3,400,000
$1,036/sq ft
Feb 14, 2013
Contingent
—
Oct 4, 2012
Price Changed
$3,800,000
$1,158/sq ft
Jun 24, 2012
Listed
$4,100,000
$1,249/sq ft
+8
Built in 1824 by Cornelius Coolidge, this exquisite 4-story, 4-bedroom townhouse is in one of the best locations of the "Hill" near Charles Street. Architectural detail, beautiful formal rooms, 9 fireplaces, separate street side entrance, central air, family room with French doors to garden, on-site parking.
Public Records
Nov 16, 1989
Sold
$1,000,000
$305/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$57,142 (−1.4%)
$2,487,200 + $2,833,300
$5,320,500
2022
$57,948 (+4.0%)
$2,534,600 + $2,791,500
$5,326,100
2021
$55,716 (+4.1%)
$2,484,900 + $2,736,800
$5,221,700
2020
$53,534 (+5.2%)
$1,934,900 + $3,134,600
$5,069,500
2019
$50,905 (+7.6%)
$1,581,400 + $3,248,300
$4,829,700
2018
$47,315 (+3.9%)
$1,581,400 + $2,933,400
$4,514,800
2017
$45,535 (+0.1%)
$1,581,400 + $2,718,400
$4,299,800
2016
$45,478 (+10.1%)
$1,581,400 + $2,553,000
$4,134,400
2015
$41,307 (+11.6%)
$1,163,200 + $2,247,800
$3,411,000
2014
$37,023 (+3.4%)
$1,163,200 + $1,779,800
$2,943,000
2013
$35,807 (+9.6%)
$1,163,200 + $1,561,800
$2,725,000
2012
$32,674 (−3.1%)
$703,248 + $1,802,416
$2,505,664
2009
$33,717 (+24.3%)
$678,132 + $1,958,040
$2,636,172
2006
$27,133
$616,500 + $1,936,000
$2,552,500
Tax history for 60 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$57,142 (−1.4%)
$2,487,200 + $2,833,300
$5,320,500
2022
$57,948 (+4.0%)
$2,534,600 + $2,791,500
$5,326,100
2021
$55,716 (+4.1%)
$2,484,900 + $2,736,800
$5,221,700
2020
$53,534 (+5.2%)
$1,934,900 + $3,134,600
$5,069,500
2019
$50,905 (+7.6%)
$1,581,400 + $3,248,300
$4,829,700
2018
$47,315 (+3.9%)
$1,581,400 + $2,933,400
$4,514,800
2017
$45,535 (+0.1%)
$1,581,400 + $2,718,400
$4,299,800
2016
$45,478 (+10.1%)
$1,581,400 + $2,553,000
$4,134,400
2015
$41,307 (+11.6%)
$1,163,200 + $2,247,800
$3,411,000
2014
$37,023 (+3.4%)
$1,163,200 + $1,779,800
$2,943,000
2013
$35,807 (+9.6%)
$1,163,200 + $1,561,800
$2,725,000
2012
$32,674 (−3.1%)
$703,248 + $1,802,416
$2,505,664
2009
$33,717 (+24.3%)
$678,132 + $1,958,040
$2,636,172
2006
$27,133
$616,500 + $1,936,000
$2,552,500
*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
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
3,199
Year built
1823
Style
Townhouse
County
Suffolk County
APN
3356393
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Nov 11, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Plumbing
Nov 11, 2018 • Final
Gas
Work on gas lines or equipment.
Gas
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Tandem
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 9
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,282
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $56,262.03
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: On Chestnut Street between Charles Street and Spruce Street overlooking W Cedar Street.
UnparsedAddress: 60 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02108
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,199
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1823
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356393
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
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
Snowden Int'L High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
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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
60% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$5.19M – $6.28M
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