101 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$2,000,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,500
Sq Ft
$1,333
Price/Sq Ft
1917
Year Built
1
Parking
188
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 28, 2020 • MLS# 72717171 Copied! • Updated May 18, 2021

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,200,000
Final Sale Price: $2,000,000
Difference: $200,000 (-9.1%)
Performance Metrics
90.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
188
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,467
Sale $/sq ft: $1,333
This property sold for $1,333 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.1% below the original asking price.

At 188 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

101 Chestnut Street is one of Beacon Hill's most distinguished doorman buildings featuring an architecturally inspired bricked courtyard surrounded by an open colonnade. The entry foyer leads to a gracious living room overlooking Chestnut St and featuring a classic mantled fireplace, crown moldings, and built-ins. The formal dining room presents a fireplace, service bar, and cabinet storage. The kitchen has been beautifully renovated and thoughtfully redesigned. Outfitted in custom cabinetry, quartz counters, and high end appliances. The spacious master suite offers tree lined views of the Charles River Esplanade, customized closets, and a renovated private bath that features a spa shower and oversized vanity. A large guest suite which can double as a study has an en-suite bath. Amenities include central cooling, two wood burning fireplaces, in-unit laundry, powder room, and a private storage room. The elevator building has a beautiful rooftop oasis offering panoramic city views.

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Property History

Market Insights

42.9%
Price Range
189
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73576624
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Sep 14, 2026
$3,499,950
MLS #73576624 - Active
Sold
May 18, 2021
$2,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 189
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 28, 2020
$2,200,000
Original listing
Agent: Moran Group Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$2,995
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Stock Cooperative
Year Built 1917
Living Area 1,500 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features Available For Purchase
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00
HOA Fee $2,995 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s), Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 19
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Monthly Coop Fee Includes Taxes. Shareholder Ownership Approval Process Is Required
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building HH
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (4)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 189 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Stock Cooperative
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1917
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Doorman

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1917
Effective Year (Renovated): 1963
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Available for Purchase

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Park Street School
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
The Learning Project
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.9 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.2 mi | #47 of 352 | Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.3 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.1 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.7 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.6 mi
UP Academy
2.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.7 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.0 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.0 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.1 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.6 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.9 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.1 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

101 Chestnut Street, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID TM324856
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated May 18, 2021 3:51 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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