5 Charles River Square, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$3,875,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,401
Sq Ft
$1,139
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1909
Year Built
1
Parking
16
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 26, 2019 • MLS# 72457143 Copied! • Updated May 8, 2019

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,995,000
Final Sale Price: $3,875,000
Difference: $120,000 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,175
Sale $/sq ft: $1,139
This property sold for $1,139 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,139/sq ft
Area Median
$1,407/sq ft
Difference
19.1%

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

About this home

The residence lives like a single family outside the city, yet sits on the romantic, lamp-lit streets of Beacon Hill. Renovated to modern-day standards while preserving much of its historic charm, the four-story townhome has a traditional yet flexible layout. Chef's kitchen that opens to darling breakfast nook and family room provide a beautiful setting for friends, family or casual entertaining. Formal fireplaced living and dining rooms flanked by wood-paneled butler’s pantry provide an excellent formal entertaining space. All four bedrooms are privately secluded on the top two floors, with three full baths, extra media room, and ample closet space. The second-floor master suite features a large marble bathroom with steam shower and private water closet. Recent updates include windows, floors, a high-efficiency boiler, and central AC. Direct access parking, proprietorship in "Annie Fields Garden", and walk out private roof deck complete this beautiful home.

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Property History

Market Insights

19.2%
Price Range
477
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73566279
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Aug 20, 2026
$4,795,000
MLS #73566279 - Active
Sold
May 7, 2019
$3,875,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 477
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 26, 2019
$3,995,000
Original listing
Agent: Miller & Co. Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $39,163 $3,715,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$39,163
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$3,715,700

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1909
Living Area 3,401 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 6
Basement None
Laundry In Basement
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture Colonial
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Patio, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Patio
Features Assigned
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $39,163
Assessed Value $3,715,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Home Measured At Over 3400sf. City Assessor Says 3303.
Exclusions Televisions, Dining Room Chandelier, And Safe
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1909
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,401 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Wet Bar
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Basement
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1909
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Assigned

Special Features

Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
View: Yes
View Type: City View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
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
Advent School
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.0 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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.1 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
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
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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
1.4 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.8 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
3.1 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
7.9 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
1.4 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
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
Cathedral High School
1.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.5 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.2 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
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-
East Boston High School
2.4 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+
Boston Latin Academy
3.1 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.2 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
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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

5 Charles River Square, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

Listing Information

Listing Agent Miller & Co.
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID TM326144
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated May 8, 2019 10:45 AM 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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