Off market may 2011 for $5.7M

$10,926,634

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $31,329/mo

•

4,000

sq ft

79 Pinckney St, Boston, MA 02114

About this home

This house is perfection.On Pinckney St. and overlooking Louisburg Sq., this Federal townhouse was completely and meticulously renovated by the current owner to the highest standard. Woodwork and mouldings were milled on site. The house has radiant heating throughout, central a/c, quater sawn oak flrs., new thermo pane windows, high end appliances, fixtures and brass hardware throughout. The house has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 Baths, wine room, two mudrooms, patio and more.One parking space on the Square

Single-familyProperty Type

1830Year Built

1,656 sq ftLot Size

$2,732Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Joseph Govern • Street & Company

Bought with Sally Brewster • Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71183336

Redfin Estimate

$10,926,634

$5.2M since sold in May 2011$713K since September

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This home's estimate is 43.4% higher than the average sale price ($7.62M) 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 17, 2026
$9,600,000
B
4 beds6 baths4,886 sq ft
126 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$7,000,000
C
5 beds6 baths3,765 sq ft
62 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD JAN 28, 2026
$4,800,000
D
4 beds4 baths4,013 sq ft
32 West Cedar St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$10,000,000
E
5 beds6 baths6,020 sq ft
18 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116

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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

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 79 Pinckney St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71183336

May 3, 2011

Sold

$5,750,000

$1,438/sq ft

Mar 4, 2011

Contingent

—

Jan 30, 2011

Listed

$5,900,000

$1,475/sq ft

MLS PIN #70201914

Apr 28, 2006

Sold

$4,650,000

$1,163/sq ft

Mar 15, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jun 1, 2005

Listed

$4,650,000

$1,163/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 2, 1999

Sold

$2,750,000

$688/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$71,735 (+4.5%)

$2,070,400 + $4,608,800

$6,679,200

2022

$68,640 (+4.0%)

$1,971,800 + $4,337,000

$6,308,800

2021

$65,995 (+3.8%)

$1,933,100 + $4,252,000

$6,185,100

2020

$63,590 (+5.2%)

$1,553,600 + $4,468,200

$6,021,800

2019

$60,467 (+7.6%)

$1,267,200 + $4,469,700

$5,736,900

2018

$56,211 (+5.3%)

$1,267,200 + $4,096,400

$5,363,600

2017

$53,404 (+0.1%)

$1,267,200 + $3,775,700

$5,042,900

2016

$53,338 (−0.3%)

$1,267,200 + $3,581,700

$4,848,900

2015

$53,525 (+1.1%)

$1,059,600 + $3,360,300

$4,419,900

2014

$52,954 (+3.4%)

$1,059,600 + $3,149,800

$4,209,400

2013

$51,214 (+14.9%)

$1,059,600 + $2,838,000

$3,897,600

2012

$44,584 (+29.5%)

$580,600 + $2,838,400

$3,419,000

2009

$34,423 (+29.5%)

$579,500 + $2,111,900

$2,691,400

2006

$26,581

$569,000 + $1,931,600

$2,500,600

Tax history for 79 Pinckney St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$71,735 (+4.5%)

$2,070,400 + $4,608,800

$6,679,200

2022

$68,640 (+4.0%)

$1,971,800 + $4,337,000

$6,308,800

2021

$65,995 (+3.8%)

$1,933,100 + $4,252,000

$6,185,100

2020

$63,590 (+5.2%)

$1,553,600 + $4,468,200

$6,021,800

2019

$60,467 (+7.6%)

$1,267,200 + $4,469,700

$5,736,900

2018

$56,211 (+5.3%)

$1,267,200 + $4,096,400

$5,363,600

2017

$53,404 (+0.1%)

$1,267,200 + $3,775,700

$5,042,900

2016

$53,338 (−0.3%)

$1,267,200 + $3,581,700

$4,848,900

2015

$53,525 (+1.1%)

$1,059,600 + $3,360,300

$4,419,900

2014

$52,954 (+3.4%)

$1,059,600 + $3,149,800

$4,209,400

2013

$51,214 (+14.9%)

$1,059,600 + $2,838,000

$3,897,600

2012

$44,584 (+29.5%)

$580,600 + $2,838,400

$3,419,000

2009

$34,423 (+29.5%)

$579,500 + $2,111,900

$2,691,400

2006

$26,581

$569,000 + $1,931,600

$2,500,600

*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

1,742 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

4,809

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

3354930

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 10, 2026.

Aug 24, 2017 • Final

Electrical

Work on electrical systems.

Electrical

Jul 25, 2017 • Final

Short form bldg

Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.

Demolition

Remodel

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Assigned

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Third

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Third

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Fourth Floor

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Fourth Floor

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Basement

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third

Living Room Information
Level: Second

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Third Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Mud Room, Wine Cellar, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,000
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s)

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $34,423
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Has Association

Location Information
Directions: Pinckney St. at Louisburg Square
UnparsedAddress: 79 Pinckney Street, Boston MA 02114

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,809
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3354930

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Quincy Upper School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Boston Adult Academy

Public 11-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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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Historical weather

Boston, MA • 02114

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

38/ 100

Low sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

4.7 hrs

2.5 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$10.38M – $12.57M

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Home values near 79 Pinckney St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Pinckney Street #1, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 530 Sq. Ft.	$782,245
73 Pinckney Street #4, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 517 Sq. Ft.	$696,343

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Pinckney Street #2, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$1,141,043
73 Pinckney Street #5, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 665 Sq. Ft.	$867,870

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Pinckney Street #3, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 645 Sq. Ft.	$796,923
73 Pinckney Street #6, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 570 Sq. Ft.	$771,230

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