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20 Joy # 2, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$655,000
Est. $4,039/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
579
Sq Ft
$1,131
Price/Sq Ft
1855
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 2, 2023 • MLS# 73083620 Copied!

About this home

Simply lovely describes this sunny second floor unit in historic Beacon Hill. Entertain in your beautiful living room with 9ft. ceilings, a decorative fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and two large windows. The eat-in kitchen is well equipped with newer SS appliances, a large window letting in afternoon light, ample cabinets and great pantry space.The bathroom has a corner tub and large built-in shelves. The enormous sunlit bedroom has two classic 12/12 double hung sash windows, a decorative fireplace, and plenty of space to set-up your "work from home" area. Bonus: IN-UNIT washer and dryer. Fantastic walk-in closet with ample storage space, plus an additional closet adjacent to the living room. Off the kitchen is a deck for your exclusive use. This 4 unit building on the corner of Myrtle Street is just 3 blocks to Boston Common and Green and Red lines. Close to Whole Foods, MGH, Charles Street, and all the wonderful restaurants.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner NAGLE BRIAN PATRICK
Mailing Address Joy, BOSTON, MA, 02114

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $883,800
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,094
CPA Surcharge 1% ($81)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,175

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_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 29, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1855
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
579 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
4
Entry Level
2
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $649,000
Final Sale Price: $655,000
Difference: +$6,000 (+0.9%)
Performance Metrics
100.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,121
Sale $/sq ft: $1,131
This property sold for $1,131 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 18 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
$1,131/sq ft
Area Average
$476/sq ft
Difference
+137.5%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1855
Living Area 579 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Access Rights, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Access Rights

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $3,470
Assessed Value $620,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1855
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Access Rights, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck - Access Rights
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

20 Joy # 2, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

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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
0.4 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
1.1 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
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.3 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
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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
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
3.3 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
1.4 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 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
1.5 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
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
3.1 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
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Property History

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6.6%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73526429
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Currently Listed
May 29, 2026
$695,000
MLS #73526429 - Active
Sold
Apr 21, 2023
$655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
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Listed for Sale
Mar 2, 2023
$649,000
Original listing
Agent: Laurie Crane Office: Advisors Living - Arlington

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 29, 2026 Sold $695,000
Mar 2, 2023 New Listing Added $649,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
18 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,131

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $3,470 $620,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,470
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$238
Monthly
Assessed Value
$620,500

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID CT005811
Office MLS ID AN7690
Listing Data Updated Apr 22, 2023 8:04 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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