For sale

Price cut: $55K (10/16)

$1,240,000

20 Joy St #1, Boston, MA 02114

2beds

1,057sqft

$8,388/mo

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Condominium, Rowhouse

Built in 1855

-- sqft lot

$1,210,400 Zestimate^®

$1,173/sqft

$423/mo HOA

What's special

Well-proportioned living spacesUpdated kitchenThoughtful functional layoutExcellent storage throughout

Ideally located in the heart of Beacon Hill, 20 Joy Street #1 is a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath parlor and garden-level duplex offering a rare combination of space, privacy, and convenience. The home features an updated kitchen, well-proportioned living spaces, excellent storage throughout, and charming patio just off the kitchen. Set within a small association and just moments from Beacon Hill’s shops, restaurants, parks, and the Charles River, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic Beacon Hill living with the comfort of a thoughtful, functional layout.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Ductless

Features

Flooring: Wood
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,057
Total interior livable area: 1,057 sqft
Finished area above ground: 707
Finished area below ground: 350

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Below Grade,Upper)
Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Lot

Size: 1,057 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:05 P:01887 S:002,3355472
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse

Materials

Brick

Condition

Year built: 1855

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water
Services included: Heat, Insurance
HOA fee: $423 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,173/sqft
Tax assessed value: $763,900
Annual tax amount: $9,472
Date on market: 10/1/2026

Estimated market value

$1,210,400

$1.15M - $1.27M

$3,398/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/16/2026	Price change	$1,240,000-4.2%$1,173/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73585076 Report a problem
10/1/2026	Listed for sale	$1,295,000+131.3%$1,225/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73585076 Report a problem
10/8/2015	Sold	$560,000+24.4%$530/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/15/2015	Sold	$450,000$426/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,673 +6.2%	$749,000
2024	$8,164 -10.2%	$749,000 -11.5%
2023	$9,095 +2.7%	$846,800 +4%
2022	$8,857 +4%	$814,100 +2%
2021	$8,517 -0.8%	$798,200 -1.9%
2020	$8,588 +4.2%	$813,300 +4%
2019	$8,241 +6.6%	$781,900 +6%
2018	$7,731 +377.3%	$737,700 +37.2%
2017	$1,620 -75%	$537,840 -8.7%
2016	$6,479 -11.8%	$589,000 -2.9%
2015	$7,346 +3.9%	$606,600 +8%
2014	$7,067 -9%	$561,800 -4.9%
2013	$7,766 -2.4%	$591,000 -3.2%
2012	$7,960 +2%	$610,400
2011	$7,807 +7.7%	$610,400
2010	$7,252 +9.5%	$610,400 -2%
2009	$6,620 -3.1%	$622,800
2008	$6,832 -0.8%	$622,800 -0.6%
2007	$6,885	$626,500