42 Chauncy St, Unit 8A

Boston, MA 02111

$2,900,000
Price
2
Beds
3,896 Sq. Ft.
$744 / Sq. Ft.
3,896
Sq. Ft.
$744
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This meticulously designed contemporary loft residence offers 2 bedrooms/2 full & 2 half baths in The Edison, an iconic historic building in a premier downtown location. A stunningly chic renovation of 2 units with just under 4,000 sq.ft., front to back exposures and direct elevator access is a true urban oasis with 3 large deeded storage units. An expansive living area is accentuated by 14’10” ceilings, oversized windows, polished concrete floors, whitewashed brick walls, a mirrored built-in bar...This meticulously designed contemporary loft residence offers 2 bedrooms/2 full & 2 half baths in The Edison, an iconic historic building in a premier downtown location. A stunningly chic renovation of 2 units with just under 4,000 sq.ft., front to back exposures and direct elevator access is a true urban oasis with 3 large deeded storage units. An expansive living area is accentuated by 14’10” ceilings, oversized windows, polished concrete floors, whitewashed brick walls, a mirrored built-in bar and multiple entertaining options. A high-end chef’s kitchen showcases custom Zebrawood cabinetry, SubZero and Gaggenau appliances and a Wenge wood dining platform. A back pantry area offers additional storage and laundry with access to a lofted lounge area with office. The dramatic main hallway leads to 2 spacious bedrooms both with en-suite baths. The king-sized primary suite features a built-in desk, custom walk-in closet and luxurious 5-piece bath. 3 garage spaces available for rent.
  1. Listed by Neda Vander Stoep • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 42 Chauncy Street, Unit 8A

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Leather District
Area
MA-Boston-Leather District, MA-Boston
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
Unit Placement
Front, Back
LISTING UPDATED: 05/15/2025 05:40 PM

Property Details for 42 Chauncy Street, Unit 8A

StatusActive
MLS #73334936
Days on Market95
Taxes$24,326 / year
HOA Fees$2,524 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1899
CountySuffolk County

Building Information for 42 Chauncy Street, Unit 8A

Building/ComplexThe EdisonFloor8Stories2Residences23Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1899

Property Information for 42 Chauncy Street, Unit 8A

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s), Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3896.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 23
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 2001
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Front,Back
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
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: 3 reserved garage parking spots are rented & transferable at Lafayette Garage. In addition to 4 Whelan HVAC units,owner installed Bosch central A/C (2020) independently controlled and not linked to building. Bedrooms photos are virtually staged. Taxes do not include the residential tax exemption.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:03 P:04556 S:040,3367587
  • Assessments: $2,080,900
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash
  • Complex Name: The Edison
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 8A
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 8.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 42 Chauncy Street, Unit 8A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 42 Chauncy Street, Unit 8A

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$2,080,900Total-
Tax Record2025$24,097 ($2,008 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,562 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,562 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,562 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1899Year Renovated2000ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:03 P:04556 S:040

Schools near 42 Chauncy Street, Unit 8A

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Eliot K-8 Innovation School
PublicPK to 8

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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42 Chauncy Street, Unit 8A is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02111. This property was listed for sale on February 13, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, it's currently listed at $2,900,000. It has been on the market for a total of 95 days and was last sold on April 26, 2005. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Quincy Upper School and Eliot K-8 Innovation School. 42 Chauncy Street, Unit 8A is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 3,896 sqft condo built in 1899.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Neda Vander Stoep

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