57 Hancock St

$12,900,000
Price
5
Beds
7,777 Sq. Ft.
$1,659 / Sq. Ft.
7,777
Sq. Ft.
$1,659
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Grand iconic corner building has just undergone a complete restoration into one of the finest single family homes on Beacon Hill. An extremely rare corner home has stood in this location since 1870 and still posses the papyrus capitals on the entryway columns to mark the style. This sun filled corner property maintains three exposures, 65 windows, ceiling heights ranging from 9-11 to 11-7, three roof decks, courtyard and a sweeping top to bottom staircase that begins in a grand entryway and ends...Grand iconic corner building has just undergone a complete restoration into one of the finest single family homes on Beacon Hill. An extremely rare corner home has stood in this location since 1870 and still posses the papyrus capitals on the entryway columns to mark the style. This sun filled corner property maintains three exposures, 65 windows, ceiling heights ranging from 9-11 to 11-7, three roof decks, courtyard and a sweeping top to bottom staircase that begins in a grand entryway and ends at a dramatic 8 window cupola that truly must be seen. This tremendous home offers substantial curb appeal, three magnificent bays, gracious rooms and architectural detail. Property amenities include elevator, two wet bars, three gas fireplaces, entertainment club level with roof deck, three laundries, top floor media room, three parking spaces, and much more. Spectacular opportunity in one of Boston's most historic and desirable neighborhoods.
  1. Listed by Glenn Forger • Olde Forge Realty

Property Details for 57 Hancock Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Beacon Hill
Area
MA-Boston-Beacon Hill, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2025 12:48 PM

Property Details for 57 Hancock Street

StatusActive
MLS #73438617
Days on Market82
Taxes$38,563 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1870
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Olde Forge Realty, Glenn Forger
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Building Information for 57 Hancock Street

Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,690 SF

Payment Calculator

$66,957 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$63,744

Property Taxes

$3,214

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, Park, Medical Facility
  • Living Area: 7777.0
  • 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
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 8.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
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
  • Disclosures: Parking 3 spaces rented for 5 years starting 9/1/25
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:03 P:00089 S:000,3364731
  • Assessments: $3,537,900
  • Book: 66416
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Other
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 57 Hancock Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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
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

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

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

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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57 Hancock Street is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02114. This property was listed for sale on October 2, 2025 by Olde Forge Realty, it's currently listed at $12,900,000. It has been on the market for a total of 82 days and was last sold on October 4, 2021. 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. 57 Hancock Street is a 5-bed, 8-bath, 7,777 sqft single family home built in 1870.

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Listing Courtesy of Olde Forge Realty, Glenn Forger

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