57 Hancock St, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$4,450,000
7
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,786
Sq Ft
$930
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1875
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 9, 2021 • MLS# 72892458 Copied! • Updated Oct 5, 2021

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $4,450,000
Final Sale Price: $4,450,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $930
Sale $/sq ft: $930
This property sold for $930 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$930/sq ft
Area Median
$1,341/sq ft
Difference
30.6%

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

About this home

With Back Bay proportions, thIs one of a kind five story townhouse designed by William Washburn was built in 1875. This grand home features many architectural details, with three bays, a French influenced mansard roof and Egyptian motif column caps. A magnificent central staircase leads to large gracious rooms with high ceilings and many windows. Additional highlights include a garden, a beautiful deck and an apartment with a separate entrance. Although lived in for many years as a single family residence, the building is zoned for three units and has great potential.

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Property History

Market Insights

55.1%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73585937
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Oct 2, 2026
$9,900,000
MLS #73585937 - Active
✓
Sold
Oct 4, 2021
$4,450,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2021
$4,450,000
Original listing
Agent: Sally T. Brewster Office: Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $30,417 $3,119,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$30,417
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$3,119,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1875
Living Area 4,786 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 6
Basement Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Victorian
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $30,417
Assessed Value $3,119,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Total area 6,190
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,786 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1875
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, 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
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
St. John Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.7 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
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.2 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
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.2 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 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
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.4 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
3.7 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.0 mi | #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
H

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
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.3 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.1 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.4 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
2.4 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.4 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
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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.2 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
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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

57 Hancock St, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sally T. Brewster
Listing Office Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
Office Phone 617-367-0505
Agent MLS ID NB110095
Office MLS ID NB1079
Listing Data Updated Oct 5, 2021 9:01 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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