OFF MARKET

Off market may 2022 for $7.6M

$9,713,233

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,010/mo

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5,322

sq ft

9 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108

About this home

Spectacular fully renovated single-family home on prestigious Chestnut Street. Once the townhouse of supreme court justice, OW Holmes. A newly installed custom kitchen features Italian marble and walnut flooring, Sub-zero refrigerators, Wolf stove, Miele dishwashers and butler’s pantry. It adjoins a spacious dining room and all-year sunroom with private stone courtyard and vertical garden. The exceptional second floor entertaining level has soaring ceilings, oversized windows and two cozy, marble gas fireplaces. Above that, an elegant master level has a stylish walk-in closet, spacious bedroom, large office and luxurious bathroom with steam shower. A functional family level comprises two large bedrooms, a kitchenette and laundry room. The home is punctuated by an enormous game room upstairs and a lower level with fitness room and wine cellar. Extensive renovations installed home automation features, including Lutron lighting, 30-speaker Sonos system, automated blinds and heated floors.

Single-familyProperty Type

1824Year Built

1,666 sq ftLot Size

$1,825Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Candice Matza • Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza

Bought with Glenn Forger • Olde Forge Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72927335

Redfin Estimate

$9,713,233

$2.0M since sold in May 2022$515K since August

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This home's estimate is 65.2% higher than the average sale price ($5.88M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$8,050,000
A
5 beds5 baths6,082 sq ft
9 Walnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$5,600,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,849 sq ft
41 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$7,000,000
C
5 beds6 baths3,765 sq ft
62 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$4,250,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,500 sq ft
109 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$4,500,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,303 sq ft
5 Charles River Sq, Boston, MA 02114

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Market trends in South Slope, MA

Last updated August 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

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 9 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73406140

Dec 23, 2025

Rental Removed

$25,000

$5/sq ft

Jul 18, 2025

Listed for Rent

$25,000

$5/sq ft

MLS PIN #72927335

May 16, 2022

Sold

$7,695,000

$1,446/sq ft

Dec 19, 2021

Contingent

—

Dec 19, 2021

Listed

$7,695,000

$1,446/sq ft

MLS PIN #72428404

Apr 30, 2019

Sold

$5,750,000

$1,080/sq ft

Feb 20, 2019

Pending

—

Nov 29, 2018

Listed

$5,950,000

$1,118/sq ft

+12

MLS PIN #71352376

Jun 4, 2012

Sold

$3,450,000

$648/sq ft

Apr 14, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 16, 2012

Listed

$3,500,000

$658/sq ft

This grand sunny townhouse on beautiful Chestnut Street built in 1824 by Cornelius Coolidge. Its spacious rooms are perfectly proportioned and there is a wonderful feel of elegance throughout. The house was once the home of Oliver Wendell Holmes, and has been well cared for by the current owners. There is two-zone a/c, a new gas boiler,,a humidification system, all the windows have been restored, and more. . The garden was renewed with a fountain and flagstone paving.

Public Records

Feb 27, 1998

Sold

$1,797,500

$338/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$70,948 (+17.5%)

$2,248,600 + $4,357,400

$6,606,000

2022

$60,361 (+4.0%)

$2,141,500 + $3,406,400

$5,547,900

2021

$58,035 (+1.6%)

$2,099,500 + $3,339,600

$5,439,100

2020

$57,093 (+5.2%)

$1,728,400 + $3,678,100

$5,406,500

2019

$54,280 (+7.6%)

$1,409,800 + $3,740,100

$5,149,900

2018

$50,459 (+3.9%)

$1,409,800 + $3,405,000

$4,814,800

2017

$48,560 (+0.3%)

$1,409,800 + $3,175,700

$4,585,500

2016

$48,415 (−2.8%)

$1,409,800 + $2,991,600

$4,401,400

2015

$49,804 (+1.1%)

$1,058,900 + $3,053,700

$4,112,600

2014

$49,273 (+9.5%)

$1,058,900 + $2,857,900

$3,916,800

2013

$44,987 (+0.8%)

$1,058,900 + $2,364,800

$3,423,700

2012

$44,618 (+8.1%)

$608,160 + $2,813,475

$3,421,635

2009

$41,272 (+23.7%)

$608,160 + $2,618,700

$3,226,860

2006

$33,367

$625,570 + $2,513,390

$3,138,960

Tax history for 9 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$70,948 (+17.5%)

$2,248,600 + $4,357,400

$6,606,000

2022

$60,361 (+4.0%)

$2,141,500 + $3,406,400

$5,547,900

2021

$58,035 (+1.6%)

$2,099,500 + $3,339,600

$5,439,100

2020

$57,093 (+5.2%)

$1,728,400 + $3,678,100

$5,406,500

2019

$54,280 (+7.6%)

$1,409,800 + $3,740,100

$5,149,900

2018

$50,459 (+3.9%)

$1,409,800 + $3,405,000

$4,814,800

2017

$48,560 (+0.3%)

$1,409,800 + $3,175,700

$4,585,500

2016

$48,415 (−2.8%)

$1,409,800 + $2,991,600

$4,401,400

2015

$49,804 (+1.1%)

$1,058,900 + $3,053,700

$4,112,600

2014

$49,273 (+9.5%)

$1,058,900 + $2,857,900

$3,916,800

2013

$44,987 (+0.8%)

$1,058,900 + $2,364,800

$3,423,700

2012

$44,618 (+8.1%)

$608,160 + $2,813,475

$3,421,635

2009

$41,272 (+23.7%)

$608,160 + $2,618,700

$3,226,860

2006

$33,367

$625,570 + $2,513,390

$3,138,960

*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

1,742 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

5,140

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

3356678

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 22, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Leased, Assigned

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 238
Length: 14
Width: 17
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Marble,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Steam / Sauna,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Closet - Linen,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: Fourth Floor
Features: Fireplace,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: Fourth Floor
Features: Bathroom - Half,Fireplace,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Living Room Information
Area: 374
Length: 22
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Wet Bar,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding,Pocket Door

Family Room Information
Area: 315
Length: 15
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Storage,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X8
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Fourth Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 8
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Skylight(s), Skylight
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Storage, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Lighting - Overhead, Play Room, Exercise Room, Sun Room, Wine Cellar, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,322
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Color: Red Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $58,035
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Located between Walnut Street and Spruce Street.
UnparsedAddress: 9 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02108

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,140
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356678

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 22, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

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

Boston Adult Academy

Public 11-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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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Historical weather

Boston, MA • 02108

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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

$9.23M – $11.17M

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Home values near 9 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5663 Sq. Ft.	$9,729,022
1 Chestnut Street #4-B, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 780 Sq. Ft.	$1,150,797

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7597 Sq. Ft.	$6,899,827
5 Chestnut Street #1, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1381 Sq. Ft.	$1,547,973

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Chestnut Street #4, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,836,633
1 Chestnut Street #3A, 1, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 937 Sq. Ft.	$1,166,823

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