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20 Joy # 2, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$655,000
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! • Updated Apr 22, 2023

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
$218/sq ft
Difference
+418.9%

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

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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Property History

Market Insights

0.9%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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

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

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
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,470
Assessed Value $620,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $238 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Seller Has Never Used The Fireplaces. Taxes Include Residential Exemption. Condo Docs Show Right Of First Refusal. Seller Prefers End Of April Closing.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans (3)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

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

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Main,First Floor

Kitchen
Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Room
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Master Bedroom
Flooring - Hardwood

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
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

3 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
Edwards Middle
1.4 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
C-
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers: A Horace Mann Charter Public School - Lower Campus
0.8 mi | #307 of 346 | Score: 36.8
Improved 17 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
383 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-11
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
Commonwealth School
0.8 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

20 Joy # 2, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

Listing Information

Listing Agent Laurie Crane
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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