22 Joy St

$3,950,000
Price
4
Beds
3,788 Sq. Ft.
$1,043 / Sq. Ft.
3,788
Sq. Ft.
$1,043
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover classic Boston living in this elegant four-story Beacon Hill townhouse with a finished basement, perfectly situated on historic Joy Street. High ceilings and sun-splashed rooms create an airy, inviting ambiance throughout, while picturesque views of the charming interior courtyard across the street add a rare sense of openness in the heart of the city. The custom kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring marble countertops and thoughtful craftsmanship—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining....Discover classic Boston living in this elegant four-story Beacon Hill townhouse with a finished basement, perfectly situated on historic Joy Street. High ceilings and sun-splashed rooms create an airy, inviting ambiance throughout, while picturesque views of the charming interior courtyard across the street add a rare sense of openness in the heart of the city. The custom kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring marble countertops and thoughtful craftsmanship—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Each floor offers warm, refined spaces that blend period character with modern comfort. Enjoy unbeatable walkability: stroll to the North End, Chinatown, Back Bay, and the South End with ease. Whether as a primary residence or a coveted city retreat, this home is a jewel of Beacon Hill living—offering timeless style, convenience, and the quintessential Boston experience.
  1. Listed by Janet Lamb • Sterling Beacon Hill

Property Details for 22 Joy Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Beacon Hill
Area
MA-Boston-Beacon Hill, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial, Federal
Style
Colonial, Federal
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 10:04 AM

Property Details for 22 Joy Street

StatusActive
MLS #73459725
Days on Market19
Taxes$37,068 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sterling Beacon Hill, Janet Lamb
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Building Information for 22 Joy Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,216 SF

Payment Calculator

$22,607 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,518

Property Taxes

$3,089

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 22 Joy Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3788.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • 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: 3355468
  • Assessments: $3,201,000
  • Book: 9999
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Resid
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 22 Joy Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73459725

$3,950,000—
Nov 30, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73430725

$3,950,000—
Sep 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73430725

$4,195,000—
Sep 30, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580444943

$340,000

-65.4% / yr

Jan 21, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487343742

$2,050,000

-3.1% / yr

Jan 21, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71603312

$2,050,000—
Oct 18, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71603312

—
Oct 31, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71603312

$2,700,000—
Jun 14, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #310804812

$2,300,000

+5.4% / yr

Jun 14, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71149388

$2,300,000—
May 13, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71149388

—
Oct 12, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71149388

$2,550,000—
Sep 30, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168752053

$1,700,000—
Sep 30, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70099832

$1,700,000—
Sep 30, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326780811

$1

-93.5% / yr

Aug 2, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70099832

—
Aug 2, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70099832

—
Oct 4, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70099832

$2,500,000—
Dec 31, 2003

Expired

MLS PIN #30677364

$1,800,000—
Jan 4, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30677364

$2,600,000—
Dec 31, 2002

Expired

MLS PIN #30571212

$2,600,000—
Dec 31, 2001

Expired

MLS PIN #30528398

$2,600,000—
Jul 30, 2001

Expired

MLS PIN #30528422

$2,600,000—
Jul 30, 2001

Expired

MLS PIN #30483034

$2,600,000—
Mar 2, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30528422

$2,600,000—
Mar 2, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30483034

$2,500,000—
Mar 2, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30528398

$2,600,000—
Mar 2, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30571212

$2—
Oct 10, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100158267

$775,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73459725

$3,950,000
11/30/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73430725

$3,950,000
09/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73430725

$4,195,000
09/30/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580444943

$340,000

-65.4% / yr

01/21/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487343742

$2,050,000

-3.1% / yr

01/21/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71603312

$2,050,000
10/18/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71603312

—
10/31/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71603312

$2,700,000
06/14/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #310804812

$2,300,000

+5.4% / yr

06/14/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71149388

$2,300,000
05/13/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71149388

—
10/12/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71149388

$2,550,000
09/30/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168752053

$1,700,000
09/30/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70099832

$1,700,000
09/30/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326780811

$1

-93.5% / yr

08/02/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70099832

—
08/02/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70099832

—
10/04/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70099832

$2,500,000
12/31/2003

Expired

MLS PIN #30677364

$1,800,000
01/04/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30677364

$2,600,000
12/31/2002

Expired

MLS PIN #30571212

$2,600,000
12/31/2001

Expired

MLS PIN #30528398

$2,600,000
07/30/2001

Expired

MLS PIN #30528422

$2,600,000
07/30/2001

Expired

MLS PIN #30483034

$2,600,000
03/02/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30528422

$2,600,000
03/02/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30483034

$2,500,000
03/02/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30528398

$2,600,000
03/02/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30571212

$2
10/10/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100158267

$775,000

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

Public Records for 22 Joy Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,267,400Additions$1,933,600Total$3,201,000
Tax Record2025$37,068 ($3,089 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,916 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,916 SqFtStories4Lot Size1,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated2018ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01886 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 22 Joy Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
PublicPK to 8

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 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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22 Joy Street is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02114. This property was listed for sale on December 4, 2025 by Sterling Beacon Hill, it's currently listed at $3,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 19 days and was last sold on September 30, 2016. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Eliot K-8 Innovation School, Quincy Upper School and Josiah Quincy Elementary School. 22 Joy Street is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 3,788 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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Listing Courtesy of Sterling Beacon Hill, Janet Lamb

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