40 Joy St # 9, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$1,580,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,595,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,580,000
Difference:
$15,000 (-0.9%)
Performance Metrics
99.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
45
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,139
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,129
This property sold for $1,129 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.9% below the original asking price.
The property spent 45 days on market before selling.
About this home
Truly exceptional deluxe 3 bedroom, 2 bath Beacon Hill home at the coveted 40 Joy Street - Carriage House "boutique" condominium building. Rare to market 1st floor duplex unit provides a serene setting in the heart of Beacon Hill. Unit boasts 1400sqft with soaring 12' ceilings, fully renovated chef's kitchen with custom cabinets, integrated "top-of-the-line" appliances, granite counters and dining island. Open living & dining layout complete with floor to ceiling custom built ins, recessed lighting, wood burning fireplace, bay window and glass door leading to a private patio with a landscaped garden. Large master suite on lower level with en-suite master bath with Jacuzzi tub & shower, walk-in closet and nook for nursery or home office. Two additional bedrooms on upper level along with 2nd full bath and washer/dryer in large walk-in storage closet. Add'l private storage & pet friendly bldg. Perfect location on the Hill near shopping, restaurants, T stations & nearby parking options.
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Property History
Market Insights
2%
Price Range
127
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Sep 15, 2016
$1,580,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 127
Listed for Sale
Jun 2, 2016
$1,549,000
Original listing
Agent: Duncan A. Donahue
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2016 | ✓ Sold | $1,580,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/02/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,549,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $13,139 | $1,085,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$13,139
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$403
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,085,000
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1865
Living Area
1,400 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Courtyard, Patio - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio - Enclosed
Parking
Features
Rented, On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$13,139
Assessed Value
$1,085,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$403 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities
Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
13
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
9
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
58 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,400 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio - Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1865
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Courtyard, Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Rented, On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
St. John Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
The Learning Project
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.8 mi
|
#48 of 352
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.2 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#589 of 824
|
Score: 41.5
Dropped 181 spots from last year
-16.7 below state avg
334 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.3 mi
|
#85 of 352
|
Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.4 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.7 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.0 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.3 mi
UP Academy
2.0 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 mi
|
#268 of 346
|
Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Newman School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.3 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.4 mi
|
#322 of 346
|
Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.2 mi
|
#305 of 346
|
Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students
Less Diverse
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.3 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.4 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.4 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.1 mi
|
#19 of 25
|
Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.2 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
40 Joy St # 9, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114
Listing Information
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone
617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID
BB801334
Office MLS ID
BB5522
Listing Data Updated
Sep 18, 2016 7:31 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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