Off Market Jul 2010 for $3.2M

$5,950,813

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $20,201/mo

•

3,536

sq ft

85 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

About this home

Single family home on the flat-of-the Beacon Hill impeccably designed and renovated to perfection! This spacious 2 story home includes an open floor plan with fireplaced living room, separate formal dining room, and huge gourmet kitchen with family room all on one level. Double height atrium ceiling with oversized skylight drenches home in light. Elegant master suite with wall of windows and marble bath. 2 large additional bedrooms & office. Huge roofdeck & garage parking the Brimmer St Garage

Single-familyProperty Type

1870Year Built

3,536 sq ftLot Size

$1,683Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Tracy Campion • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Bought with Tracy Campion • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71029545

Redfin Estimate

$5,950,813

$2.7M since sold in July 2010$138K since July

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This home's estimate is 107.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.87M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$3,300,000
A
2 beds2.5 baths2,095 sq ft
32 Chestnut St #1, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$3,750,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,480 sq ft
28 Bradford St, Roxbury, MA 02118
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,150,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,050 sq ft
41 Worcester St #1, Roxbury, MA 02118
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$2,000,000
D
2 beds2.5 baths1,393 sq ft
92 Chandler St #1, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,900,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,740 sq ft
32 Chestnut St #2, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD JAN 21, 2026
$3,100,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,047 sq ft
6 Strong Pl, Boston, MA 02114

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Market trends in Flat of the Hill, MA

Last updated July 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

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 85 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$49,450 (+3.6%)

$1,865,800 + $2,738,500

$4,604,300

2022

$47,710 (+4.0%)

$1,777,000 + $2,608,100

$4,385,100

2021

$45,871 (+3.8%)

$1,742,100 + $2,557,000

$4,299,100

2020

$44,179 (+5.2%)

$1,354,600 + $2,829,000

$4,183,600

2019

$42,009 (+7.6%)

$1,104,900 + $2,880,800

$3,985,700

2018

$39,052 (+3.9%)

$1,104,900 + $2,621,400

$3,726,300

2017

$37,583 (+0.9%)

$1,104,900 + $2,444,000

$3,548,900

2016

$37,247 (+2.5%)

$1,104,900 + $2,281,200

$3,386,100

2015

$36,343 (+1.1%)

$967,500 + $2,033,600

$3,001,100

2014

$35,956 (+9.4%)

$967,500 + $1,890,700

$2,858,200

2013

$32,868 (−8.5%)

$824,900 + $1,676,500

$2,501,400

2012

$35,906 (+6.7%)

$677,324 + $2,076,168

$2,753,492

2009

$33,639 (+24.1%)

$630,612 + $1,999,512

$2,630,124

2006

$27,109

$573,300 + $1,976,900

$2,550,200

Tax history for 85 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$49,450 (+3.6%)

$1,865,800 + $2,738,500

$4,604,300

2022

$47,710 (+4.0%)

$1,777,000 + $2,608,100

$4,385,100

2021

$45,871 (+3.8%)

$1,742,100 + $2,557,000

$4,299,100

2020

$44,179 (+5.2%)

$1,354,600 + $2,829,000

$4,183,600

2019

$42,009 (+7.6%)

$1,104,900 + $2,880,800

$3,985,700

2018

$39,052 (+3.9%)

$1,104,900 + $2,621,400

$3,726,300

2017

$37,583 (+0.9%)

$1,104,900 + $2,444,000

$3,548,900

2016

$37,247 (+2.5%)

$1,104,900 + $2,281,200

$3,386,100

2015

$36,343 (+1.1%)

$967,500 + $2,033,600

$3,001,100

2014

$35,956 (+9.4%)

$967,500 + $1,890,700

$2,858,200

2013

$32,868 (−8.5%)

$824,900 + $1,676,500

$2,501,400

2012

$35,906 (+6.7%)

$677,324 + $2,076,168

$2,753,492

2009

$33,639 (+24.1%)

$630,612 + $1,999,512

$2,630,124

2006

$27,109

$573,300 + $1,976,900

$2,550,200

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,307 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2002

Sq. Ft.

2,824

Year built

1899

Style

Townhouse

County

Suffolk County

APN

4448811

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Deeded

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
Virtual Tour 1 (External Link)

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,536
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Deck - Roof

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Levels: Multi/Split

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $29,476
Tax Year: 2010

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 St. across from Brimmer St. Garage
UnparsedAddress: 85 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02108

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,824
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Suffolk County
APN: 4448811

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 • 0.5mi

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

$5.65M – $6.84M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Chestnut Street Unit 11, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 620 Sq. Ft.	$722,931
75 Chestnut Street Unit 14, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 510 Sq. Ft.	$667,103

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Chestnut Street Unit 12, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 490 Sq. Ft.	$639,446
75 Chestnut Street Unit 24, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 505 Sq. Ft.	$620,830

Address	Redfin Estimate
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