72 Mt. Vernon St. # 72, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$833,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$995,000
Final Sale Price:
$833,000
Difference:
$162,000 (-16.3%)
Performance Metrics
83.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$814
Sale $/sq ft:
$681
This property sold for $681 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 16.3% below the original asking price.
With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
A-plus location. On upper Mt. Vernon Street is this spacious two-bedroom, one and a half bath garden level unit. Enter through a foyer with coat closet leading to an enormous living/dining room with parquet floor, built-in display cabinet with storage, and windows overlooking a charming, landscaped courtyard. U-shaped kitchen off foyer with wood cabinets, granite counters and pass-thru to the living room. Two bedrooms. Common outside areas include a pleasant courtyard and a beautiful roof deck with the most spectacular and far-reaching views of Boston. Located in an impressive pair of twin brownstone mansions circa 1840 on the Mt. Vernon Street side and a former chapel on the Chestnut Street side, this is an opportunity to customize the unit to your own standards in one of the most impressive building complexes on the Hill. Live-in superintendent, exercise room, professionally managed association.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Nov 1, 2025
$995,000
Original listing
Agent: Joseph Govern
Office: Street & Company
Listed for Sale
Nov 1, 2025
$995,000
Original listing
Agent: Joseph Govern
Office: Street & Company
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $995,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 11/01/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $995,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,863 | $1,017,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,863
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$804
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,017,300
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1840
Living Area
1,223 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas, Common, Unit Control
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Parquet
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck - Roof, Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof, Patio
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,863
Assessed Value
$1,017,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$804 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Air Conditioning
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
The Photos With Furniture Are Virtually Staged.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
BA-72
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Rules & Regs (1)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
86 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1840
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,223 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
0 sq ft above grade
1,223 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof, Patio
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:
Parquet
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1840
Effective Year (Renovated):
1970
Structure Type:
Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas, Common, Unit Control
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof, Patio
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
Advent School
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
St. John Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.9 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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.0 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
1.2 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.4 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.7 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
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.2 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
3.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.9 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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
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
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.6 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
2.2 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
2.2 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
2.3 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
2.3 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
3.0 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
72 Mt. Vernon St. # 72, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Joseph Govern
Listing Office
Street & Company
Office Phone
617-742-3787
Agent MLS ID
BB921560
Office MLS ID
BB4786
Listing Data Updated
Feb 19, 2026 7:36 PM EST
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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