Fabulous single family townhouse with 3-4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths plus a one bedroom in-law apartment. Five living levels plus a full unfinished basement. There is a one bedroom in-law/ au pair apt. on the first floor. Gracious curved stair leads to the second floor which has a large sunny, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, two refrigerators, cherry cabinets, fireplace, butler's pantry and a deck with stair to charming brick patio. There is a formal dining room to the front with tall windows. The third floor has a front facing living room with fireplace and wood floors. Study/bedroom with half bath to the rear. Fourth floor has a master suite with the bedroom to the front, fireplace, a bath with two sinks and a shower stall. Large dressing room with built-ins to the rear. Fifth floor has two bedrooms each with full bath. W/D in hall closet. Stair to roof deck with far reaching views of the Charles River. Split system a/c; gas FHW heat.
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
1,134 sq ftLot Size
$1,061Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joseph Govern• Street & Company
Bought with Thom McGair• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,134
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
3,552
Year built
1840
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
3345746
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Apr 3, 2026.
Jul 21, 2020 • Final
Electrical fire alarms
Work on a fire alarm.
Fire sprinkler
Mar 25, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,966
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $29,788
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: near intersection of Myrtle and Anderson Streets.
UnparsedAddress: 88 Myrtle Street, Boston MA 02114
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,552
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1,134 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1840
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3345746
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 3, 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
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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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
$3.58M – $4.33M
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