OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2023 for $19M

$17,753,727

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,150/mo

•

8,310

sq ft

78 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108

About this home

Magnificently renovated townhouse overlooking the Boston Common and Public Garden on Beacon Street. This spectacular property has been completely updated and designed by the well-known architect Hacin + Associates who brilliantly combined the home's historic grandeur with modern design. The gracious floor plan includes grandly scaled rooms with soaring ceilings, lovingly restored original moldings, stained glass windows, elegant formal living and dining spaces, and a media/guest suite on the top level with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Beacon Hill. Additional details include an elevator, fully climate-controlled wine cellar, luxurious primary suite, home office, mudroom, au pair suite and one direct access parking space. 78 Beacon is within walking distance to the Charles River Esplanade and the fine shops and restaurants of Charles Street.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

2,000 sq ftLot Size

$2,136Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

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 #73147124

Redfin Estimate

$17,753,727

$1.2M since sold in October 2023$1.1M since July

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This home's estimate is 119.4% higher than the average sale price ($8.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$7,000,000
A
5 beds6 baths3,765 sq ft
62 Chestnut 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 MAR 23, 2026
$8,050,000
C
5 beds5 baths6,082 sq ft
9 Walnut St, Boston, MA 02108
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$10,000,000
D
5 beds6 baths6,020 sq ft
18 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$9,600,000
E
4 beds6 baths4,886 sq ft
126 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD DEC 9, 2025
$8,308,750
F
6 beds8.5 baths5,556 sq ft
101 Pinckney St, 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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0 MoM

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Sale history for 78 Beacon St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73147124

Oct 3, 2023

Sold

$19,000,000

$2,286/sq ft

Aug 18, 2023

Contingent

—

Aug 10, 2023

Listed

$21,000,000

$2,527/sq ft

MLS PIN #71406863

Nov 29, 2013

Sold

$9,300,000

$1,119/sq ft

Nov 12, 2013

Contingent

—

Sep 4, 2013

Price Changed

$9,750,000

$1,173/sq ft

Jul 9, 2012

Listed

$10,750,000

$1,294/sq ft

+20

Prestigious Flat-of-the-Hill Mansion- Totally renovated & overlooking the famous Public Garden! Elegant formal parlor level has magnificent formal entertaining rooms & soaring ceilings height. Sensational custom designed kitchen finished with marble & custom glass front cabinetry has wall of French doors to enclosed blue stone garden. Ideal family home 6+ beds, au pair suite, and top floor family/media room. Sensational roof deck with outdoor TV, fireplace and built-in grill, 11 fireplaces, 1 Full Direct Access & 2 Rental Parking.

MLS PIN #70686613

Jun 24, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 23, 2008

Sold

$6,325,000

$761/sq ft

May 17, 2008

Contingent

—

May 7, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Dec 10, 2007

Listed

$6,900,000

$830/sq ft

One of a kind historic single family home, originally built in 1846....loaded with historic detail and updated for todays lifestyle...ideal for entertaining or raising a family. Hardwood floors, period detail and ten fireplaces, tiffany windows, private patio off kitchen, amazing private roof deck overlooks the Public Garden and Back Bay/Beacon Hill skyline. One assigned outdoor parking space out the back door on Private street direct access via patio to open kitchen. Gym, Library, Billard room

Public Records

Jun 3, 1992

Sold

$820,000

$99/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$126,554 (+4.2%)

$3,901,800 + $7,881,600

$11,783,400

2022

$121,493 (+4.0%)

$3,716,000 + $7,450,600

$11,166,600

2021

$116,811 (+4.3%)

$3,643,100 + $7,304,500

$10,947,600

2020

$111,942 (+5.2%)

$2,790,600 + $7,810,000

$10,600,600

2019

$106,397 (+7.6%)

$2,275,900 + $7,818,700

$10,094,600

2018

$98,908 (+3.9%)

$2,275,900 + $7,161,900

$9,437,800

2017

$95,186 (+17.7%)

$2,275,900 + $6,712,400

$8,988,300

2016

$80,842 (−10.0%)

$1,934,515 + $5,414,755

$7,349,270

2015

$89,826 (+2.2%)

$1,452,000 + $5,965,500

$7,417,500

2014

$87,924 (+3.4%)

$1,452,000 + $5,537,200

$6,989,200

2013

$85,036 (+6.3%)

$1,452,000 + $5,019,500

$6,471,500

2012

$79,977 (+8.1%)

$880,634 + $5,252,534

$6,133,168

2009

$73,977 (+26.8%)

$880,634 + $4,903,372

$5,784,006

2006

$58,362

$732,700 + $4,757,600

$5,490,300

Tax history for 78 Beacon St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$126,554 (+4.2%)

$3,901,800 + $7,881,600

$11,783,400

2022

$121,493 (+4.0%)

$3,716,000 + $7,450,600

$11,166,600

2021

$116,811 (+4.3%)

$3,643,100 + $7,304,500

$10,947,600

2020

$111,942 (+5.2%)

$2,790,600 + $7,810,000

$10,600,600

2019

$106,397 (+7.6%)

$2,275,900 + $7,818,700

$10,094,600

2018

$98,908 (+3.9%)

$2,275,900 + $7,161,900

$9,437,800

2017

$95,186 (+17.7%)

$2,275,900 + $6,712,400

$8,988,300

2016

$80,842 (−10.0%)

$1,934,515 + $5,414,755

$7,349,270

2015

$89,826 (+2.2%)

$1,452,000 + $5,965,500

$7,417,500

2014

$87,924 (+3.4%)

$1,452,000 + $5,537,200

$6,989,200

2013

$85,036 (+6.3%)

$1,452,000 + $5,019,500

$6,471,500

2012

$79,977 (+8.1%)

$880,634 + $5,252,534

$6,133,168

2009

$73,977 (+26.8%)

$880,634 + $4,903,372

$5,784,006

2006

$58,362

$732,700 + $4,757,600

$5,490,300

*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

2,178 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2016

Sq. Ft.

8,029

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

3345984

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 11

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 8,310
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $127,808
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: On Beacon Street between River Street and Brimmer Street.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02108

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,029
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3345984

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

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

$16.87M – $20.42M

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Home values near 78 Beacon St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Beacon St, Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 9449 Sq. Ft.	—
79 Beacon St Apartment C, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$1,823,215

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Beacon St Apartment A, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 985 Sq. Ft.	$957,814
79 Beacon St Apartment D, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$1,626,392

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Beacon St Apartment B, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1630 Sq. Ft.	$1,833,177
79 Beacon St Apartment E, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$1,589,238

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