Classic Beacon Hill condo featuring a new PRIVATE roof deck (hard-to-find at this price point) with sweeping views of the city and MIT. Located in a garden-fronted building on beautiful Hancock St, this cozy & charming home has a quartz counter/ island (seats 4), tasteful backsplash, full-size appliances & original wide pine floors. The fireplace has its original marble mantel & provides an entertainment focal point. Unit seems larger than its sf because there are no hallways. Good closets, some built-in shelving in the unit; laundry and deeded storage area in the basement. Non smoking building that prohibits short term rentals but allows1 dog/cat except for "dangerous breeds." Steps to MGH and Whole Foods, close to T-stations, restaurants, shopping,etc. New rubber roof&hatch for roof access, new hot water tank, newer gas furnace and new fire alarm system in the building. Can be bought with Unit 5F (MLS #: 73489914) to own the entire top floor with 2 interconnected private roof decks
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $0 | $487,100 | $487,100 | — |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 |
Long Form/Alteration Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #ALT1735439
|
Closed | $34,697 |
| Sep 20, 2023 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1525715
|
Open | $20,390 |
| Aug 28, 2023 |
Long Form/Alteration Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #ALT1517470
|
Open | $22,000 |
| Aug 21, 2023 |
Electrical Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #E1517430
|
Open | $5,000 |
| Field | Assessor | MLS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year built | 1,880 | 1,880 | ✓ |
Beacon Hill
16 Hancock St # 5R, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 03/20/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $575,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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