This beautiful townhouse, built during the late Federal period by Cornelius Coolidge, is situated on one of Beacon Hill's most picturesque streets. Renowned for its arched entryways, elegant fanlights, and first-floor triple windows, this row of townhouses exudes historic charm. The property features a tranquil garden, accessible via a door leading to Cedar Lane Way, which has been showcased on the Beacon Hill Garden Tour. With much of its original period details preserved, the home offers four-plus bedrooms, an inviting living room, a bright formal dining room, a cozy family room, and a spacious full basement with direct garden access.
Sold for $5,500,000
$5,500,000
16 W Cedar St, Boston, MA 02108
4beds
4,138sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1827
-- sqft lot
$5,502,600 Zestimate®
$1,329/sqft
$7,335 Estimated rent
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$5.06M - $6.00M
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Sally Brewster,
Brewster & Berkowitz Real Estate
Source: LINK,MLS#: 242844
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other
Features
- A, AC, BayWin, Bsmt, D/D, Det, EIK, FP, HW, Mtl, pvtStrg, Strg, Study, Sunny, Vws, W/D
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,138
- Total interior livable area: 4,138 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On street with permit, rental garages nearby
Features
- Exterior features: Gdn
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P01512S000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1827
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,485,700
- Annual tax amount: $48,428
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Co-Ex
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Sold | $5,500,000-7.6%$1,329/sqft |
Source: LINK #242844 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listing removed | $5,950,000$1,438/sqft |
Source: LINK #240532 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,950,000$1,438/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73427186 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listing removed | $5,950,000$1,438/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73401572 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,950,000$1,438/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73401572 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Listing removed | $5,950,000$1,438/sqft |
Source: LINK #238372 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,950,000+74.5%$1,438/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73370323 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2005 | Sold | $3,410,000+123.6%$824/sqft |
Source: LINK #1167 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/1995 | Sold | $1,525,000+1.7%$369/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1992 | Sold | $1,500,000+0.3%$362/sqft |
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| 2/16/1989 | Sold | $1,495,000$361/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,944 -1.7% | $4,485,700 -7.5% |
| 2024 | $52,861 +1.5% | $4,849,600 |
| 2023 | $52,085 +3.6% | $4,849,600 +5% |
| 2022 | $50,251 +4% | $4,618,700 +2% |
| 2021 | $48,315 +7.4% | $4,528,100 +6.3% |
| 2020 | $44,980 +5.2% | $4,259,500 +5% |
| 2019 | $42,771 +7.6% | $4,058,000 +7% |
| 2018 | $39,761 +338.7% | $3,794,000 +5% |
| 2017 | $9,064 -76.3% | $3,613,300 +4% |
| 2016 | $38,217 -3.9% | $3,474,300 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $39,778 +1.1% | $3,284,700 +5% |
| 2014 | $39,354 +1.7% | $3,128,300 +6.2% |
| 2013 | $38,697 -6.5% | $2,945,000 -7.2% |
| 2012 | $41,378 +8.1% | $3,173,195 +6% |
| 2011 | $38,274 +14.1% | $2,992,530 +6% |
| 2010 | $33,539 +9.5% | $2,823,135 -2% |
| 2009 | $30,636 -3.1% | $2,882,000 +0% |
| 2008 | $31,601 -4.6% | $2,880,700 -4.4% |
| 2007 | $33,116 +15.8% | $3,013,300 +17.1% |
| 2006 | $28,604 +7.1% | $2,572,300 +3.3% |
| 2005 | $26,719 +9.9% | $2,490,100 +4% |
| 2004 | $24,307 -11.3% | $2,394,800 -1.4% |
| 2003 | $27,419 +9.7% | $2,428,600 +7% |
| 2002 | $24,984 +39.5% | $2,269,200 +66.7% |
| 2000 | $17,904 | $1,361,500 |
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Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02108
- Beacon Hill
- 16 W Cedar St
