79 Pinckney St

4,810 Sq. Ft.
$1,684 / Sq. Ft.
4,810
Sq. Ft.
$1,684
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This very special sunny townhouse, one of the earliest houses built on historic Louisburg Square, overlooks a private garden and has parking at the front door. This five bedroom, five and one half bathroom home features a large open kitchen with skylights, a magnificent living room with floor to ceiling windows and central a/c. The ground floor includes a second street entrance with a mudroom, a large family room, a second kitchen, and a wine cellar. This dream house, with all of the amenities, is...This very special sunny townhouse, one of the earliest houses built on historic Louisburg Square, overlooks a private garden and has parking at the front door. This five bedroom, five and one half bathroom home features a large open kitchen with skylights, a magnificent living room with floor to ceiling windows and central a/c. The ground floor includes a second street entrance with a mudroom, a large family room, a second kitchen, and a wine cellar. This dream house, with all of the amenities, is a rare opportunity.
  1. Listed by Sally T. Brewster • Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.

Property Details for 79 Pinckney Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Beacon Hill
Area
MA-Boston-Beacon Hill, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 04/11/2026 11:02 AM

Property Details for 79 Pinckney Street

StatusNew
MLS #73499862
Days on Market3
Taxes$85,871 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1830
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Brewster & Berkowitz R. E., Sally T. Brewster
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Building Information for 79 Pinckney Street

Stories-Year Built1830Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,656 SF

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$47,944 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$40,788

Property Taxes

$7,156

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Pinckney Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 4810.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, French Doors, Intercom, Security System
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Assigned
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Parking Features: Assigned
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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: 3354930
  • Assessments: $6,857,500
  • Book: 70476
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: 0101
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 79 Pinckney Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73499862

$8,100,000—
May 3, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308697182

$5,750,000

+4.3% / yr

May 3, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71183336

$5,750,000—
Mar 4, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71183336

—
Jan 30, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71183336

$5,900,000—
Apr 28, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70201914

$4,650,000—
Apr 24, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #195025963

$4,650,000

+7.9% / yr

Mar 15, 2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70201914

—
Mar 15, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70201914

—
Jun 1, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70201914

$4,950,000—
Jun 2, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100075249

$2,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73499862

$8,100,000
05/03/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308697182

$5,750,000

+4.3% / yr

05/03/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71183336

$5,750,000
03/04/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71183336

—
01/30/2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71183336

$5,900,000
04/28/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70201914

$4,650,000
04/24/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #195025963

$4,650,000

+7.9% / yr

03/15/2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70201914

—
03/15/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70201914

—
06/01/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70201914

$4,950,000
06/02/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100075249

$2,750,000

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Public Records for 79 Pinckney Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,144,900Additions$4,514,100Total$6,659,000
Tax Record2025$77,111 ($6,426 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,809 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,809 SqFtStories4Lot Size1,656 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated2017ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01837 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79 Pinckney 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

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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79 Pinckney Street is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02114. This property was listed for sale on April 10, 2026 by Brewster & Berkowitz R. E., it's currently listed at $8,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on May 3, 2011. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Quincy Upper School and Snowden Int'L High School. 79 Pinckney Street is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 4,810 sqft single family home built in 1830.

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