20 Chestnut St, Unit 1

3,485 Sq. Ft.
$1,864 / Sq. Ft.
3,485
Sq. Ft.
$1,864
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stunning 2023 total renovated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Parlor Duplex in the heart of historic Beacon Hill with Rare Opportunity On-Site Garage. Thoughtfully re-imagined with attention to detail, this elegant home includes direct access to a Private Garage and a flexible carriage house space perfect for a home office or au pair suite located above Garage. The chef’s kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring a large center island, top-tier appliances, and a full butler’s pantry with wine storage. Bright...Stunning 2023 total renovated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Parlor Duplex in the heart of historic Beacon Hill with Rare Opportunity On-Site Garage. Thoughtfully re-imagined with attention to detail, this elegant home includes direct access to a Private Garage and a flexible carriage house space perfect for a home office or au pair suite located above Garage. The chef’s kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring a large center island, top-tier appliances, and a full butler’s pantry with wine storage. Bright and airy, the grand dining room opens to a Juliet balcony and flows into a sophisticated grand living room featuring dual fireplaces—ideal for entertaining. The expansive primary suite offers a peaceful escape with its own fireplace and a spa-like en-suite bath. Additional features include spacious secondary bedrooms, a dedicated laundry room, a chic wet bar, and a serene private landscaped courtyard perfect for entertaining. Architect: Pauli & Uribe

Property Details for 20 Chestnut Street, Unit 1

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Beacon Hill
Area
MA-Boston-Beacon Hill, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone, Duplex, Courtyard
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Street, Front, Back
LISTING UPDATED: 02/23/2026 11:51 AM

Property Details for 20 Chestnut Street, Unit 1

StatusActive
MLS #73425403
Days on Market197
Taxes$91,854 / year
HOA Fees$1,990 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1880
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Beth Dickerson
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Building Information for 20 Chestnut Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex20 Chestnut StFloor1Stories2Residences2Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1880

Payment Calculator

$41,166 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$31,521

Property Taxes

$7,655

HOA Dues

$1,990

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Property Information for 20 Chestnut Street, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3485.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, French Doors, Intercom
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Street,Front,Back
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard
  • Structure Type: Brownstone, Duplex
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Heated, Storage
  • Parking Features: Attached, Heated, Storage
  • Parking Features: Heated
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:01466 S:002,1280322
  • Assessments: $7,335,300
  • Book: 60092
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 20 Chestnut Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73425403

$6,495,000—
Sep 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73425403

$6,995,000—
Jul 6, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73381746

$6,995,000—
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73381746

$6,995,000—
May 27, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73346600

$6,995,000—
Mar 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73346600

$6,995,000—
Jul 16, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73221532

$6,995,000—
Apr 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73221532

$7,100,000—
Oct 20, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73154257

$7,495,000—
Sep 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73154257

$7,495,000—
Aug 31, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73094518

$7,495,000—
Apr 3, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73094518

$7,495,000—
May 31, 2022

Expired

MLS PIN #72727313

$6,995,000—
Sep 16, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72727313

$7,700,000—
Aug 10, 2020

Canceled

MLS PIN #72627861

$7,995,000—
Mar 3, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72627861

$7,995,000—
Aug 29, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72289038

$4,000,000—
Aug 27, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #630412961

$4,000,000

+2.6% / yr

May 11, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72289038

—
Mar 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72289038

$4,500,000—
Dec 17, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71587968

$3,600,000—
Oct 17, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71587968

—
Sep 24, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71587968

$3,900,000—
Sep 23, 2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71481084

$3,900,000—
Feb 8, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71481084

$4,300,000—
May 31, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #220942604

$3,000,000

+11.3% / yr

May 31, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70550216

$3,000,000—
Apr 27, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70550216

—
Apr 27, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70550216

—
Mar 31, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70550216

$3,400,000—
Dec 1, 2006

Canceled

MLS PIN #70475536

$3,400,000—
Oct 16, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70475536

$3,400,000—
Apr 8, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #134278092

$2,145,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73425403

$6,495,000
09/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73425403

$6,995,000
07/06/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73381746

$6,995,000
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73381746

$6,995,000
05/27/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73346600

$6,995,000
03/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73346600

$6,995,000
07/16/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73221532

$6,995,000
04/09/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73221532

$7,100,000
10/20/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73154257

$7,495,000
09/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73154257

$7,495,000
08/31/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73094518

$7,495,000
04/03/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73094518

$7,495,000
05/31/2022

Expired

MLS PIN #72727313

$6,995,000
09/16/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72727313

$7,700,000
08/10/2020

Canceled

MLS PIN #72627861

$7,995,000
03/03/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72627861

$7,995,000
08/29/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72289038

$4,000,000
08/27/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #630412961

$4,000,000

+2.6% / yr

05/11/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72289038

—
03/05/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72289038

$4,500,000
12/17/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71587968

$3,600,000
10/17/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71587968

—
09/24/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71587968

$3,900,000
09/23/2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71481084

$3,900,000
02/08/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71481084

$4,300,000
05/31/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #220942604

$3,000,000

+11.3% / yr

05/31/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70550216

$3,000,000
04/27/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70550216

—
04/27/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70550216

—
03/31/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70550216

$3,400,000
12/01/2006

Canceled

MLS PIN #70475536

$3,400,000
10/16/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70475536

$3,400,000
04/08/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #134278092

$2,145,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Chestnut Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$7,192,000Total-
Tax Record2025$83,283 ($6,940 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,640 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,728 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1880Year Renovated1997ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01466 S:002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Chestnut Street, Unit 1

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Mel H King Elementary
Public1 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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20 Chestnut Street, Unit 1 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02108. This property was listed for sale on September 3, 2025 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $6,495,000. It has been on the market for a total of 197 days and was last sold on August 29, 2018. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Quincy Upper School and Snowden Int'L High School. 20 Chestnut Street, Unit 1 is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,485 sqft condo built in 1880.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Beth Dickerson

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