Dimensions12 x 9
LevelFourth Floor
54 Pinckney St, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$5,800,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$6,450,000
Final Sale Price:
$5,800,000
Difference:
$650,000 (-10.1%)
Performance Metrics
89.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
250
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,686
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,516
This property sold for $1,516 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 10.1% below the original asking price.
At 250 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$1,516/sq ft
Area Median
$1,362/sq ft
Difference
+11.3%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Historic architecture meets modern luxury in this 5-bedroom Beacon Hill Single Family Home which was once lived in by the famous novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Exceptional attention to detail at every turn including 5 fireplaces, ornate millwork, and custom interior shutters. This home has been completely outfitted with the finest in home entertainment and designer light fixtures. The Chef's kitchen is perfect for entertaining with an island, chef grade appliances, and ample storage. Off the kitchen and dining room, you will find a charming landscaped private patio which is the perfect escape for you and your pets. On the floor above, an inviting living room opens to a magnificent library with a wet bar. From here, you will find the owner’s floor which features an expansive bedroom accented by a fireplace, three windows, walk-in closet, and spa-like bathroom. Each additional bedroom features California Closet systems. The lower level doubles as an Au Pair suite or perfect home gym.
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Property History
Market Insights
59.4%
Price Range
251
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73557536
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 31, 2026
$6,399,000
MLS #73557536 - Active
Sold
Jul 28, 2022
$5,800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 251
Listed for Sale
Sep 7, 2021
$6,100,000
Original listing
Agent: The Moving Greater Boston Team
Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
Previous Transaction - MLS #72690299
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 29, 2020
$5,557,500
MLS #72690299
Previous Transaction - MLS #72402977
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Nov 16, 2018
$2,600,000
MLS #72402977
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $6,399,000 | - | - | MLS #73557536 - Active |
| 07/28/2022 | ✓ Sold | $5,800,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/07/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $6,100,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/29/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $5,557,500 | - | - | MLS #72690299 |
| 11/16/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,600,000 | - | - | MLS #72402977 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $32,577 | $3,053,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$32,577
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$3,053,100
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1830
Living Area
3,825 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
2
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Marble
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
Fireplace
Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces
4
Basement
Finished
Laundry
Third Floor
Features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Kitchen, Live-in Help Quarters
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
Federal
Roof
None
Features
Patio - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Enclosed
Parking
Features
Leased
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$32,577
Assessed Value
$3,053,100
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Parking Available At Boston Common Garage.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
251 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1830
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,825 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions12 x 9
LevelFourth Floor
Dimensions13 x 10
LevelFourth Floor
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelThird
Dimensions14 x 20
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s)
LevelThird
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 18
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
LevelSecond
Dimensions17 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Pocket Door
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 19
FeaturesRecessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Pocket Door
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 16
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchEnclosed
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:
Wood, Marble
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
Interior Features:
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Kitchen, Live-in Help Quarters
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Finished
Laundry:
Third Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Federal
Year Built:
1830
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
3
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Leased
Special Features
Fireplaces:
4
Fireplace Type:
Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
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
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.9 mi
|
#47 of 352
|
Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.1 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#593 of 825
|
Score: 41.1
Dropped 185 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.3 mi
|
#86 of 352
|
Score: 50.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
544 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.8 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.3 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 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
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.4 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
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
1.5 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 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: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.3 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.3 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.3 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.1 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.1 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
54 Pinckney St, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Moving Greater Boston Team
Listing Office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
Office Phone
617-848-9616
Agent MLS ID
TM333652
Office MLS ID
AN2213
Listing Data Updated
Jul 28, 2022 2:24 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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