57 Hancock St

4,786 Sq. Ft.
$930 / Sq. Ft.
4,786
Sq. Ft.
$930
per Sq. Ft.

Description

With Back Bay proportions, thIs one of a kind five story townhouse designed by William Washburn was built in 1875. This grand home features many architectural details, with three bays, a French influenced mansard roof and Egyptian motif column caps. A magnificent central staircase leads to large gracious rooms with high ceilings and many windows. Additional highlights include a garden, a beautiful deck and an apartment with a separate entrance. Although lived in for many years as a single family...With Back Bay proportions, thIs one of a kind five story townhouse designed by William Washburn was built in 1875. This grand home features many architectural details, with three bays, a French influenced mansard roof and Egyptian motif column caps. A magnificent central staircase leads to large gracious rooms with high ceilings and many windows. Additional highlights include a garden, a beautiful deck and an apartment with a separate entrance. Although lived in for many years as a single family residence, the building is zoned for three units and has great potential.
  1. Listed by Sally T. Brewster • Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.

Property Details for 57 Hancock Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Beacon Hill
Area
MA-Boston-Beacon Hill, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:47 AM

Property Details for 57 Hancock Street

StatusSold
MLS #72892458
Days on Market7
Taxes$30,417 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1875
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Brewster & Berkowitz R. E., Sally T. Brewster

Sold By Olde Forge Realty, Glenn Forger

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Building Information for 57 Hancock Street

Stories-Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,690 SF

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$24,131 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,596

Property Taxes

$2,535

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 57 Hancock Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 4786.0
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Interior Features: Window AC
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Rubber
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: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3364731
  • Assessments: $3,119,000
  • Book: 62168
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: 0105
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 57 Hancock Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73438617

$12,900,000—
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438617

$12,900,000—
Sep 30, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73340382

$12,900,000—
Mar 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73340382

$12,900,000—
Jun 28, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73208542

$11,950,000—
Mar 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73208542

$11,950,000—
Dec 22, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73101745

$11,500,000—
Apr 21, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73101745

$11,500,000—
Oct 4, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72892458

$4,450,000—
Sep 13, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72892458

—
Sep 13, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72892458

—
Sep 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72892458

$4,450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73438617

$12,900,000
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438617

$12,900,000
09/30/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73340382

$12,900,000
03/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73340382

$12,900,000
06/28/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73208542

$11,950,000
03/05/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73208542

$11,950,000
12/22/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73101745

$11,500,000
04/21/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73101745

$11,500,000
10/04/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72892458

$4,450,000
09/13/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72892458

—
09/13/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72892458

—
09/09/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72892458

$4,450,000

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Public Records for 57 Hancock Street

Taxable ValueLand$629,600Additions$2,621,900Total$3,251,500
Tax Record2025$37,652 ($3,138 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,762 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,762 SqFtStories5Lot Size1,690 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1876Year Renovated2010ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:03 P:00089 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 57 Hancock 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

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Listing Courtesy of Brewster & Berkowitz R. E., Sally T. Brewster

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