Stately and sophisticated 6-bedroom townhouse in best Chestnut Street location. A great family house, gracious living room, formal dining room, renovated chef's kitchen, library, family room, a/c, new state-of-the-art systems, on-site parking, private garden
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
1,700 sq ftLot Size
$1,610Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sally Brewster• Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
Bought with Sally Brewster• Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
LOVELY 5FL B.HILL TOWNHOUSE OFFERS 11RMS INCL 6BEDS, 5FB, FIRST FLOOR IS PERF FOR ENTERTAINING W/GOURMET EAT-IN KITCH, FORMAL LIV/DIN RMS,LIGHT AND SPACIOUS W/BEAU DETAILS. GARDEN LEVEL APT FOR AUPAIR OR RENTAL. 2 PARKING SPACES INCLUDED.
Public Records
Nov 16, 1989
Sold
$1,280,000
$286/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1988
Sold
$1,410,000
$315/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$54,944 (+4.6%)
$2,462,000 + $2,653,800
$5,115,800
2022
$52,523 (+4.0%)
$2,344,800 + $2,482,700
$4,827,500
2021
$50,499 (+5.5%)
$2,298,800 + $2,434,000
$4,732,800
2020
$47,871 (+5.2%)
$1,867,300 + $2,665,900
$4,533,200
2019
$45,517 (+7.6%)
$1,522,900 + $2,795,600
$4,318,500
2018
$42,313 (+3.9%)
$1,522,900 + $2,514,600
$4,037,500
2017
$40,722 (+0.1%)
$1,522,900 + $2,322,400
$3,845,300
2016
$40,671 (−13.7%)
$1,522,900 + $2,174,500
$3,697,400
2015
$47,154 (+1.1%)
$1,258,187 + $2,635,587
$3,893,774
2014
$46,651 (+3.4%)
$1,258,187 + $2,450,123
$3,708,310
2013
$45,118 (−4.3%)
$1,258,187 + $2,175,419
$3,433,606
2012
$47,139 (+6.5%)
$743,688 + $2,871,288
$3,614,976
2009
$44,251 (+24.1%)
$743,688 + $2,716,092
$3,459,780
2006
$35,669
$676,000 + $2,679,500
$3,355,500
Tax history for 70 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$54,944 (+4.6%)
$2,462,000 + $2,653,800
$5,115,800
2022
$52,523 (+4.0%)
$2,344,800 + $2,482,700
$4,827,500
2021
$50,499 (+5.5%)
$2,298,800 + $2,434,000
$4,732,800
2020
$47,871 (+5.2%)
$1,867,300 + $2,665,900
$4,533,200
2019
$45,517 (+7.6%)
$1,522,900 + $2,795,600
$4,318,500
2018
$42,313 (+3.9%)
$1,522,900 + $2,514,600
$4,037,500
2017
$40,722 (+0.1%)
$1,522,900 + $2,322,400
$3,845,300
2016
$40,671 (−13.7%)
$1,522,900 + $2,174,500
$3,697,400
2015
$47,154 (+1.1%)
$1,258,187 + $2,635,587
$3,893,774
2014
$46,651 (+3.4%)
$1,258,187 + $2,450,123
$3,708,310
2013
$45,118 (−4.3%)
$1,258,187 + $2,175,419
$3,433,606
2012
$47,139 (+6.5%)
$743,688 + $2,871,288
$3,614,976
2009
$44,251 (+24.1%)
$743,688 + $2,716,092
$3,459,780
2006
$35,669
$676,000 + $2,679,500
$3,355,500
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
4,431
Year built
1828
Style
Townhouse
County
Suffolk County
APN
3356381
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Mar 4, 2026 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Sep 11, 2021 • Final
Short form bldg
Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 9
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,473
Foundation Area: 1,700
Foundation Details: Granite
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $37,183
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: off Charles Street
UnparsedAddress: 70 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02108
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,431
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1828
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356381
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
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
64% 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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Estimated sale price
$6.84M – $8.28M
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