23 Joy St, Unit 1

$985,000
Price
2
Beds
812 Sq. Ft.
$1,213 / Sq. Ft.
812
Sq. Ft.
$1,213
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spacious, classic European style two-bedroom garden unit on upper Joy Street. Accessed through a private brick passageway, the unit door opens into a small foyer with coat closet leading to a large sunk-in living room with fireplace, refinished oak floors and separate dining area. All looking out on to a beautiful, well-manicured common garden with mature plantings and a lovely pool with fountain, seating area and grill. Galley style kitchen with electric range, dishwasher, microwave, stainless steel...Spacious, classic European style two-bedroom garden unit on upper Joy Street. Accessed through a private brick passageway, the unit door opens into a small foyer with coat closet leading to a large sunk-in living room with fireplace, refinished oak floors and separate dining area. All looking out on to a beautiful, well-manicured common garden with mature plantings and a lovely pool with fountain, seating area and grill. Galley style kitchen with electric range, dishwasher, microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, granite counter tops and wood cabinets. Two side by side bedrooms, one with decorative fireplace and each with a double closet and refinished oak floors. Updated bath with tub and shower. Hall closet with full size stack washer and dryer. The 21-23 Joy Street Condominium Association is professionally managed. There are 8 units in total. Cats allowed. No dogs.
  1. Listed by Joseph Govern • Street & Company

Property Details for 23 Joy Street, Unit 1

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Beacon Hill
Area
MA-Boston-Beacon Hill, MA-Boston
Style
Townhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Street
LISTING UPDATED: 12/06/2025 11:35 AM

Property Details for 23 Joy Street, Unit 1

StatusActive
MLS #73436432
Days on Market88
Taxes$9,570 / year
HOA Fees$462 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1840
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Street & Company, Joseph Govern
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Building Information for 23 Joy Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex23 Joy StFloor1Stories1Residences8Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1840

Payment Calculator

$6,127 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,867

Property Taxes

$798

HOA Dues

$462

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Property Information for 23 Joy Street, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path
  • Living Area: 812.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 8
  • 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
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Street
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The mo. common area fee does not include the heat and hot water. The owners of the 4 units on the 23 Joy Street side share the cost of gas heat and hot water. SOME PHOTOS ARE STAGED.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3345687
  • Assessments: $819,200
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: RES/Condo
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 23 Joy Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73436432

$985,000—
Aug 14, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127855163

$485,000

+3.6% / yr

Sep 10, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100076157

$422,500

+19.4% / yr

Oct 11, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100083792

$252,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73436432

$985,000
08/14/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127855163

$485,000

+3.6% / yr

09/10/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100076157

$422,500

+19.4% / yr

10/11/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100083792

$252,000

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

Public Records for 23 Joy Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$819,200Total-
Tax Record2025$9,486 ($790 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt812 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt812 SqFtStories1Lot Size812 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1899Year Renovated1988ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01632 S:010

Schools near 23 Joy Street, Unit 1

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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23 Joy Street, Unit 1 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02114. This property was listed for sale on September 26, 2025 by Street & Company, it's currently listed at $985,000. It has been on the market for a total of 88 days and was last sold on August 14, 2003. 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. 23 Joy Street, Unit 1 is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 812 sqft condo built in 1840.

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