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40 Joy St # 4, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$1,325,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
$1,325
Price/Sq Ft
1865
Year Built
20
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 9, 2025 • MLS# 73428273 Copied! • Updated Oct 23, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,350,000
Final Sale Price: $1,325,000
Difference: $25,000 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,350
Sale $/sq ft: $1,325
This property sold for $1,325 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.

With only 20 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
$1,325/sq ft
Area Average
$195/sq ft
Difference
+580.4%

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

About this home

Perfectly positioned just one flight up in one of Beacon Hill's historic carriage houses, this oversized two bedroom floor-through home seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern comfort. A spacious and desirable open concept living and dining area welcomes you, showcasing a beautiful bay window and wood-burning fireplace ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, an abundance of cabinet storage and a breakfast bar with overhang for stools. The generously sized primary bedroom includes double closets, exposed brick and ensuite access to the full bathroom, while the second bedroom is perfectly suited for a guest room, a home office - or a combination of the two. Complete with an additional half bathroom, central AC, washer/dryer in-unit and private storage. Building is professionally managed and dog friendly. A truly unique offering in the heart of Beacon Hill.

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Property History

Market Insights

1.9%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 21, 2025
$1,325,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2025
$1,350,000
Original listing
Agent: The Robinette Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $9,149 $1,127,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,149
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$438
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,127,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1865
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $9,149
Assessed Value $1,127,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $438 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 11
Seller Disclosures Assessing Has The Address Of This Unit As 38 Joy St (#4).
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Additional private storage in the basement
Documents Master Deed, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (3)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1865
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
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

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

40 Joy St # 4, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Robinette Team
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID TM358887
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Oct 23, 2025 10:45 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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