31 Chestnut St

8,979 Sq. Ft.
$824 / Sq. Ft.
8,979
Sq. Ft.
$824
per Sq. Ft.

Description

31 Chestnut Street, a classic, Greek Revival home, rich with history yet existing comfortably in Boston’s 21st century, boasts an exceptionally rare combination of features and amenities that afford the owner with a stunning showplace in our City’s most storied neighborhood. The main entertaining level features a grand living room offering spectacular views overlooking Chestnut Street with a glimpse to the Common and leads to a formal fireplaced dining room with adjoining Butler's Pantry. A spacious...31 Chestnut Street, a classic, Greek Revival home, rich with history yet existing comfortably in Boston’s 21st century, boasts an exceptionally rare combination of features and amenities that afford the owner with a stunning showplace in our City’s most storied neighborhood. The main entertaining level features a grand living room offering spectacular views overlooking Chestnut Street with a glimpse to the Common and leads to a formal fireplaced dining room with adjoining Butler's Pantry. A spacious great room with a one-of-a-kind skylight/cupola opens to the home’s two-tiered patio. The third floor is dedicated to the expansive master suite with walk-in closet, his and her baths and separate studies. The garden level functions as an oversized au pair suite with open living/dining area, kitchen and access to the lower level of the home’s picturesque patio. Grand in every facet, this home is located steps from the shops and restaurants of Charles Street, Public Garden, and the Common.
  1. Listed by Tracy Campion • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Property Details for 31 Chestnut Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Beacon Hill
Area
MA-Boston-Beacon Hill, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Greek Revival
Style
Greek Revival
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 05/19/2023 01:20 PM

Property Details for 31 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #73039064
Days on Market236
Taxes$101,252 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1805
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate, Tracy Campion

Sold By Century 21 Cityside, Collin Bray

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Building Information for 31 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1805Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,166 SF

Payment Calculator

$44,504 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$36,066

Property Taxes

$8,438

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 31 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 8979.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • 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:01587 S:000,3356694
  • Assessments: $9,427,600
  • Book: 34555
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: 99999
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 9
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 31 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73039064

$7,400,000—
May 15, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73039064

—
May 5, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73039064

—
Jan 23, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73039064

$8,490,000—
Sep 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73039064

$8,999,000—
Jun 13, 2022

Canceled

MLS PIN #72792568

$8,999,000—
Mar 3, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72792568

$9,950,000—
May 24, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30800769

$6,500,000—
May 18, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #137720737

$6,500,000

+16.7% / yr

Jan 22, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30800769

—
Jan 7, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30800769

$6,950,000—
Jun 18, 1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100088865

$1,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73039064

$7,400,000
05/15/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73039064

—
05/05/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73039064

—
01/23/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73039064

$8,490,000
09/21/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73039064

$8,999,000
06/13/2022

Canceled

MLS PIN #72792568

$8,999,000
03/03/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72792568

$9,950,000
05/24/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30800769

$6,500,000
05/18/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #137720737

$6,500,000

+16.7% / yr

01/22/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30800769

—
01/07/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30800769

$6,950,000
06/18/1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100088865

$1,200,000

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Public Records for 31 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,948,900Additions$4,233,700Total$7,182,600
Tax Record2025$83,175 ($6,931 / month)
Home Facts
Beds9Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt8,979 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,979 SqFtStories4Lot Size3,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1805Year Renovated2004ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01587 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 31 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

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Listing Courtesy of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate, Tracy Campion

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