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4 Joy Street PH, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$5,800,000
Est. $33,927/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,622
Sq Ft
$1,601
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
14
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 21, 2021 • MLS# 72777324 Copied!

About this home

Presenting, Beacon Hill’s newest boutique collection of luxury residences, which are less than one block from the Boston Common. Each residence has been meticulously designed to offer a classic yet contemporary aesthetic that harmoniously integrates with the expansive private outdoor space. The Penthouse comprises the upper three levels and has direct private elevator access. The opulently scaled living and entertaining rooms include the bow-front formal living and dining room, which are open to a handsome sun-filled library. A wet bar connects the kitchen and family room whose terrace provides a rare opportunity to enjoy indoor/outdoor Beacon Hill living. In addition to four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, the expansive upper-level is perfect to create the home office of your dreams. It is complete with a wet bar, private elevator, and stunning views of the Charles River and the State House.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 4 JOY STREET CONDOMINIUM TRUST
Mailing Address 120 PRESIDENTIAL WY STE 300, WOBURN, MA, 01801

Land Use

Use Code 995
Description N/A
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $0
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $5,730,300 $5,730,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 3, 2021 $5,800,000 64914/80
Jun 8, 2020 $4,300,000 63137/75
Jul 16, 2019 $2,950,000 61427/269

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Sep 27, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1526605
Open $30,680
Jan 25, 2022 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1287893
Open $450
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_exact (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,622 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
3
Entry Level
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $5,999,000
Final Sale Price: $5,800,000
Difference: $199,000 (-3.3%)
Performance Metrics
96.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,656
Sale $/sq ft: $1,601
This property sold for $1,601 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.3% below the original asking price.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,601/sq ft
Area Average
$341/sq ft
Difference
+370.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 3,622 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Marble
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Other
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $22,633
Assessed Value $9,999,999

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Marble
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Wet Bar
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 2019
Structure Type: Townhouse, Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Other
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 6
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 6
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

4 Joy Street PH, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
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
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.0 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
1.2 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.4 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
1.4 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 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
3.2 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
3.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.5 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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 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
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.6 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-
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
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+
Boston Latin School
2.3 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
2.3 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
3.0 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
3.0 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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Property History

Market Insights

10.8%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73490416
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Currently Listed
Mar 23, 2026
$6,500,000
MLS #73490416 - Active
Sold
Mar 3, 2021
$5,800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 21, 2021
$5,999,000
Original listing
Agent: Mark Doherty Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 27, 2026 Sold $6,500,000
Jan 21, 2021 New Listing Added $5,999,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
14 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,601

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $22,633 $9,999,999

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$22,633
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$2,513
Monthly
Assessed Value
$9,999,999

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mark Doherty
Listing Office Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Agent MLS ID NB110104
Office MLS ID BB5984
Listing Data Updated Mar 4, 2021 10:50 AM 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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