22 Joy St, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill

$2,050,000

Beds

3.5

Baths

3,096

Sq Ft

$662

Price/Sq Ft

0.03

Acres

1890

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

445

Days on Market

Sold Listed Oct 31, 2013 • MLS# 71603312 Copied! • Updated Jan 21, 2015

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $2,700,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $2,050,000
                        

Difference: $650,000 (-24.1%)

Performance Metrics

75.9%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

445

Days on Market

Extended listing

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $872

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $662
                        

This property sold for $662 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 24.1% below the original asking price.

At 445 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$662/sq ft

Area Median

$1,374/sq ft

Difference

51.8%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Welcome to this charming, renovated turn of the century townhouse on Boston's historic Beacon Hill. The grand foyer and winding staircase invite you into an expanded living room and formal dining room featuring original architectural details, French doors, gleaming hardwood floors and recessed lighting. The chef's kitchen is furnished with professional stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, custom cabinets and a large dining area. A private courtyard and patio is just outside. The second story office lends you a lofted view of Joy Street. The fourth floor master suite features exposed brick walls, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, skylight and wet bar. Large windows throughout capture warmth and sunlight. Numerous up to date renovations include central air, upgraded electrical and heating systems, recessed lighting, hardwood floors, renovated bathrooms, potential au pair suite in the finished basement, and a private second story roof top deck.

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Property History

Market Insights

47.4%

Price Range

446

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73493863

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🏡

Currently Listed

Mar 31, 2026

$3,895,000

MLS #73493863 - Active

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✓

Sold

Jan 21, 2015

$2,050,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 446

🏠

Listed for Sale

Oct 31, 2013

$2,399,900

Original listing

Agent: Dan Battles Office: Conway - Hanover

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/31/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$3,895,000	-	-	MLS #73493863 - Active
01/21/2015	✓ Sold	$2,050,000	-	-	Property sold
10/31/2013	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,399,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2013	$27,929	$2,125,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$27,929

Tax Year 2013

Assessed Value

$2,125,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1890

Living Area 3,096 sq ft

Lot Size 0.03 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 3

Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Fireplaces 5

Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, In Basement

Features Recessed Lighting, Cedar Closet(s), Office, Exercise Room, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture Other (see Remarks)

Roof Rubber

Features Deck, Patio - Enclosed

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck, Enclosed

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $27,929

Assessed Value $2,125,500

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures This Is An Estate Sale. The Personal Representative Has Never Lived In The Home. Room Sizes Are Approximate. Buyers Agents To Verify All Measurements And Information For Buyers Benefit.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Other

Sq Ft Disclosures Includes finished living space in lower level

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 446 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1890

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

3,096 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Cedar Closet(s), Office, Exercise Room, Wet Bar

Windows:

Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 1890

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed

Patio & Porch: Deck, Enclosed

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Other

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5

Fireplace Type: Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

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Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

22 Joy St, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

Listing Information

Listing Office Conway - Hanover

Office Phone 781-826-3131

Agent MLS ID A9500865

Office MLS ID A14006

Listing Data Updated Jan 21, 2015 4:19 PM EST

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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