21 Chestnut St

6,653 Sq. Ft.
$1,563 / Sq. Ft.
6,653
Sq. Ft.
$1,563
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exquisitely marrying historic Beacon Hill character with contemporary design, this 2017 gut renovated 4 bedroom + 2 office townhouse has been thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted! 6 levels of living connected by an elegantly draping oval staircase, this home boasts a parlor level eat in kitchen with concealed top-of-the-line appliances & storage, walk in pantry and breakfast room that are accessible to the enclosed garden. Ideal for formal entertaining the parlor also offers formal living with...Exquisitely marrying historic Beacon Hill character with contemporary design, this 2017 gut renovated 4 bedroom + 2 office townhouse has been thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted! 6 levels of living connected by an elegantly draping oval staircase, this home boasts a parlor level eat in kitchen with concealed top-of-the-line appliances & storage, walk in pantry and breakfast room that are accessible to the enclosed garden. Ideal for formal entertaining the parlor also offers formal living with South facing views of Chestnut St and a large formal dining room. A 2nd floor double parlor features dual gas fireplaces, a fully equipped bar, floor to ceiling windows and a juliet balcony. A private office with access to the deck is also located on this level. A serene primary suite with dressing room, and ultra luxurious marble bath. Separate entrance with enormous mudroom, home gym, A/V system, concealed storage throughout, many custom built-ins, and excellent southern sun light!
  1. Listed by Michael Harper • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 21 Chestnut Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Beacon Hill
Area
MA-Boston-Beacon Hill, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 11/18/2025 11:09 AM

Property Details for 21 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #73337575
Days on Market221
Taxes$97,177 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1830
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Michael Harper

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Michael Harper

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Building Information for 21 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1830Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$60,467 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$52,369

Property Taxes

$8,098

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 21 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 6653.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, 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
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:01583 S:000,1339735
  • Assessments: $8,915,300
  • Book: 52885
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 21 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73337575

$10,400,000—
Oct 3, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73337575

—
Oct 3, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73337575

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73337575

$10,400,000
10/03/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73337575

—
10/03/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73337575

—

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Public Records for 21 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,974,900Additions$5,708,700Total$8,683,600
Tax Record2025$100,556 ($8,380 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt6,653 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,653 SqFtStories5Lot Size2,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1830Year Renovated2015ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01583 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 21 Chestnut Street

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 - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Eliot K-8 Innovation School
PublicPK to 8

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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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Michael Harper

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