Exceptional "Single Family" home built in 1833 located on Beacon Hill. Extensive 3 yr Renovation! This historic corner townhouse is flooded by sunlight due to its 3 sided window exposure. Grand sweeping staircase & elevator connect you to 4 levels of exquisite living plus a full fitness center w/ spa bath. Magnificent Formal Dining. Huge eat-in Kitchen w/ access to amazing walled garden. Children's bedroom flank circular playroom. High ceilings throughout. Parking for 2 cars.
Single-familyProperty Type
1833Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,853Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Beth Dickerson• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Joshua Golden• Rikeman Real Estate Co. LLC
*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
7.5
Stories
4
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
7,926
Year built
1899
Style
Townhouse
County
Suffolk County
APN
3356282
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Aug 20, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Kitchen
Plumbing
Aug 20, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Kitchen
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 7
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 9,500
Foundation Area: 3,369
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $45,373
Tax Year: 2007
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 Joy Street
UnparsedAddress: 8 Mt Vernon Place, Boston MA 02114
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 7.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,926
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3356282
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
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, 14 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
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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
$16.72M – $20.24M
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