OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2014 for $3.5M

$4,908,256

•

3,630

sq ft

79 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

About this home

A truly rare opportunity to purchase an historic building on the coveted Flat of Beacon Hill. This impressive south facing 3-story property is ready to be converted to an extraordinary single-family residence, or a combination of commercial and multi-level luxury residential space. The versatility of this building and the investment opportunity is simply unsurpassed in this exclusive neighborhood. Conceptual design plans are being offered by the award winning architect Stephen R. Holt of Manchester, MA. Stephen's work has been featured in national publications such as This Old House, Home Magazine, and House & Garden. Construction estimates are also available from Silva Brothers Construction by appointment. One deeded parking space is available for purchase at the Brimmer Street Garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

$1,352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Dennis Harkins • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Beacon Hill

Bought with Michael Lyons • Prudential Lyons Group Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71646762

Redfin Estimate

$4,908,256

$1.4M since sold in June 2014$2.7M since September

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This home's estimate is 14.9% lower than the average sale price ($5.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$4,500,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,303 sq ft
5 Charles River Sq, Boston, MA 02114
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$5,600,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,849 sq ft
41 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$10,600,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths3,863 sq ft
107-109 Chestnut St Ph, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$2,650,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,600 sq ft
11 West Cedar St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$4,250,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths3,500 sq ft
109 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$7,000,000
F
5 beds6 baths3,765 sq ft
62 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

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Market trends in Flat of the Hill, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

93.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$0 MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

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$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
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Sale history for 79 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$67,352 (+3.6%)

$2,218,800 + $4,052,300

$6,271,100

2022

$64,982 (+4.0%)

$2,113,200 + $3,859,400

$5,972,600

2021

$62,477 (+4.4%)

$2,071,700 + $3,783,700

$5,855,400

2020

$59,851 (+5.3%)

$1,598,900 + $4,068,800

$5,667,700

2019

$56,852 (+7.6%)

$1,304,100 + $4,089,800

$5,393,900

2018

$52,850 (+28.3%)

$1,304,100 + $3,738,800

$5,042,900

2017

$41,198

$1,056,321 + $2,833,947

$3,890,268

2016

$812,400 + $712,100

$1,524,500

2015

$1,015,900 + $325,600

$1,341,500

2014

$891,500 + $517,000

$1,408,500

2013

$456,700 + $793,300

$1,250,000

2012

$456,700 + $691,800

$1,148,500

2009

$456,700 + $667,300

$1,124,000

2006

$538,900 + $723,100

$1,262,000

Tax history for 79 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$67,352 (+3.6%)

$2,218,800 + $4,052,300

$6,271,100

2022

$64,982 (+4.0%)

$2,113,200 + $3,859,400

$5,972,600

2021

$62,477 (+4.4%)

$2,071,700 + $3,783,700

$5,855,400

2020

$59,851 (+5.3%)

$1,598,900 + $4,068,800

$5,667,700

2019

$56,852 (+7.6%)

$1,304,100 + $4,089,800

$5,393,900

2018

$52,850 (+28.3%)

$1,304,100 + $3,738,800

$5,042,900

2017

$41,198

$1,056,321 + $2,833,947

$3,890,268

2016

$812,400 + $712,100

$1,524,500

2015

$1,015,900 + $325,600

$1,341,500

2014

$891,500 + $517,000

$1,408,500

2013

$456,700 + $793,300

$1,250,000

2012

$456,700 + $691,800

$1,148,500

2009

$456,700 + $667,300

$1,124,000

2006

$538,900 + $723,100

$1,262,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,307 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

4,267

Year built

1920

Style

Townhouse

County

Suffolk County

APN

3353862

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Jan 29, 2017 • Final

Amendment to a long form

Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.

Remodel

Jan 5, 2017 • Final

Gas

Work on gas lines or equipment.

Gas

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: Deeded, Available for Purchase

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,630
Foundation Area: 1,496
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,425
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Located between River St. and Brimmer St.
UnparsedAddress: 79 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02108

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,267
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3353862

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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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 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

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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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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Estimated sale price

$4.66M – $5.65M

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Home values near 79 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Chestnut St Apartment 11, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 620 Sq. Ft.	$755,548
75 Chestnut St Apartment 14, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 510 Sq. Ft.	$680,292

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75 Chestnut St Apartment 12, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 490 Sq. Ft.	$639,212
75 Chestnut St Apartment 22, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 485 Sq. Ft.	$672,183

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75 Chestnut St Apartment 24, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 505 Sq. Ft.	$637,747

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