86 Mt Vernon St

$8,990,000
Price
5
Beds
4,492 Sq. Ft.
$2,001 / Sq. Ft.
4,492
Sq. Ft.
$2,001
per Sq. Ft.

Description

No. 86 Mount Vernon is a spectacular corner residence overlooking the coveted Louisburg Square in Boston’s most storied neighborhood. Built circa 1875, this 20’ wide townhouse offers 4,492 SQFT of classically scaled living space across 4 levels. The gracious floor plan has been reconfigured for today’s modern lifestyle, all while preserving the beauty and integrity of the magnificent historic details throughout the home. A grand double parlor living room, soaring ceiling heights, exquisite crown...No. 86 Mount Vernon is a spectacular corner residence overlooking the coveted Louisburg Square in Boston’s most storied neighborhood. Built circa 1875, this 20’ wide townhouse offers 4,492 SQFT of classically scaled living space across 4 levels. The gracious floor plan has been reconfigured for today’s modern lifestyle, all while preserving the beauty and integrity of the magnificent historic details throughout the home. A grand double parlor living room, soaring ceiling heights, exquisite crown molding and ironwork, 70 windows and 6 original fireplaces serve as a lasting testament to a golden age of living. The 3rd floor living area opens to an expansive rooftop garden terrace with stunning views of Beacon Hill and the Back Bay skyline. Atop it all is a luxurious primary suite with multiple closets and a lavish 5-piece marble bath. Additional features include radiant heated mahogany floors throughout, direct elevator access to all floors and 1 parking space at the Brimmer St. Garage.
  1. Listed by Tracy Campion • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
  2. Listed by Amy Jacobs • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Property Details for 86 Mt Vernon 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
1
Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 07/25/2025 03:09 AM

Property Details for 86 Mt Vernon Street

StatusActive
MLS #73333444
Days on Market319
Taxes$88,877 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1875
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate, Tracy Campion; Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate, Amy Jacobs
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Building Information for 86 Mt Vernon Street

Stories-Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

Payment Calculator

$51,829 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$44,423

Property Taxes

$7,406

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 86 Mt Vernon Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 4492.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Radiant
  • 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: 1 parking space at Brimmer Street Garage. Property is deeded as a condominium.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1309666
  • Assessments: $7,944,100
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: 0102
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 86 Mt Vernon Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73333444

$8,990,000—
Nov 8, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73279193

$9,950,000—
Aug 31, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73171103

$11,500,000—
Aug 19, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73279193

$11,500,000—
Jul 11, 2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73171103

$11,500,000—
Oct 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73171103

$11,500,000—
Nov 21, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100160289

$300,000

-91.0% / yr

Oct 12, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100069942

$4,375,000

+88.3% / yr

Sep 18, 1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99943181

$50,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73333444

$8,990,000
11/08/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73279193

$9,950,000
08/31/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73171103

$11,500,000
08/19/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73279193

$11,500,000
07/11/2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73171103

$11,500,000
10/17/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73171103

$11,500,000
11/21/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100160289

$300,000

-91.0% / yr

10/12/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100069942

$4,375,000

+88.3% / yr

09/18/1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99943181

$50,000

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

Public Records for 86 Mt Vernon Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$7,944,100Total-
Tax Record2025$91,993 ($7,666 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,492 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,492 SqFtLot Size4,492 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1875Year Renovated1999ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01553 S:014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 86 Mt Vernon 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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86 Mt Vernon Street is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02108. This property was listed for sale on February 7, 2025 by Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate, it's currently listed at $8,990,000. It has been on the market for a total of 319 days and was last sold on November 21, 2000. 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. 86 Mt Vernon Street is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 4,492 sqft single family home built in 1875.

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

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