21 Hancock St # 3, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$3,900/mo
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About this home
Bright, well proportioned one bedroom walk up on quintessential Beacon Hill Street with red brick sidewalks and gas lamps. Hardwood floors throughout, new bathroom renovation, high ceilings, abundant natural light, all new appliances. Washer dryer in unit, central AC, private balcony outside living room beyond slider doors. Exceptional closet space for the size of the unit. Central location mere blocks from Boston Common. Access red, green, orange, blue MBTA. Easy to Logan Airport, minutes from MGH. Whole Foods, Target, CVS. Many shops and restaurants along Charles Street and Cambridge Streets. Come live Boston's prettiest neighborhood.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Jul 22, 2026
$3,900
Original listing
Agent: Samantha Berdinka
Office: Engel & Volkers Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #73201027
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Mar 27, 2024
$700,000
MLS #73201027
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 03/27/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $700,000 | - | - | MLS #73201027 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Year Built
1880
Living Area
600 sq ft
Lot Size
0.00
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Hot Water, Water, Sewer
Required
First MonthLast MonthReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Balcony
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
HOA
Yes
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
9 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
600 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
600 sq ft above grade
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:
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Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1880
Structure Type:
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Roof:
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Patio & Porch:
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Parking & Garage
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Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
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Community Amenities:
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
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
St. John Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.7 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
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.2 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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#85 of 352
|
Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.2 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
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
1.3 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.0 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
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.4 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
3.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.1 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
1.3 mi
UP Academy
2.0 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.4 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.4 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
2.1 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
2.4 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
2.5 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
3.2 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
3.2 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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Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
21 Hancock St # 3, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Samantha Berdinka
Listing Office
Engel & Volkers Boston
Office Phone
617-936-4194
Agent MLS ID
CN218377
Office MLS ID
AN2593
Listing Data Updated
Jul 31, 2026 3:05 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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