LevelFourth Floor
81 Beacon Street # 4, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$5,100,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$5,495,000
Final Sale Price:
$5,100,000
Difference:
$395,000 (-7.2%)
Performance Metrics
92.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
117
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,665
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,545
This property sold for $1,545 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.2% below the original asking price.
At 117 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
Located in a premier concierge Coop building on the Flat of the Hill with spectacular Boston Common, Public Garden Views. Elegant 3,300-square foot, 4 bedroom+ floor-through residence spans the entire fourth floor, offering breathtaking views of the and Back Bay skyline. 45 Feet Wide Building, this home features direct elevator access, front-facing entertaining spaces—including a formal living room, dining room, and library (or 4th bedroom)—all with stunning scenery. The updated spacious chef’s kitchen (2012) has gas cooking, marble countertops, and boasts a large butler’s pantry with wine refrigeration for added convenience. Five fireplaces (2 Gas), separate laundry room, and ample storage complete this rarely available layout in one of Boston's most sought after buildings. Live in super and 24 Hour Concierge. One Deeded Garage Parking Included Brimmer Street Garage. Live like a single family home on one floor. Steps from Charles Street and Newbury Street Shopping.
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Property History
Market Insights
7.2%
Price Range
118
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Jul 28, 2025
$5,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 118
Listed for Sale
Feb 18, 2025
$5,495,000
Original listing
Agent: Beth Dickerson
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2025 | ✓ Sold | $5,100,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/18/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $5,495,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | $0 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$5,789
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Stock Cooperative
Year Built
1926
Living Area
3,300 sq ft
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
5
Basement
N
Laundry
Fourth Floor, In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
0.00
Assessed Value
0.00
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$5,789 Monthly
Fee Includes
Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Co-op Residence, Real Estate Taxes Included In The Monthly Co-op Fee. Includes Building Manager And Concierge. Co-op Board Approval Of Purchase. 1 Garage Parking Space At Brimmer Street Garage With A Separate Condo Fee Of $400 Per Month, $3, 700 ($925 Quarterly) Is Tax On Parking At Brimmer Garage.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse","Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
4
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
118 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Stock Cooperative
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1926
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
1
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,300 sq ft above grade
LevelFourth Floor
LevelFourth Floor
LevelFourth Floor
LevelFourth Floor
LevelFourth Floor
LevelFourth Floor
LevelFourth Floor
LevelFourth Floor
LevelFourth Floor
LevelFourth Floor
FeaturesYes
Display Options
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Fourth Floor, In Unit
Security:
Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1926
Structure Type:
Rowhouse, Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Detached
Special Features
Fireplaces:
5
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, 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
Park Street School
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
The Learning Project
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.8 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
1.0 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 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
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.6 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
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.1 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
3.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.7 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
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
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
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.8 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
2.0 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
2.0 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
2.1 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-
East Boston High School
2.5 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 Academy
2.8 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
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
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Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
81 Beacon Street # 4, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Beth Dickerson
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID
BB904055
Office MLS ID
BB5919
Listing Data Updated
Jul 29, 2025 10:31 AM EDT
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