Beautifully renovated 1-bedroom residence in the heart of historic Beacon Hill, situated on the second floor of a classic four-unit building. This sun-filled home seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern comforts, featuring soaring 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, elegant crown molding, and two decorative fireplaces. The spacious bedroom offers abundant natural light. The updated eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully designed with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. Additional conveniences include a large walk-closet with in-unit washer and dryer. Deeded roof rights complete this exceptional offering - plans attached. A rare opportunity to enjoy Beacon Hill's historic character paired with today's modern amenities
Pending
Price cut: $20K (7/10)
$649,000
20 Joy St #2, Boston, MA 02114
1beds
579sqft
Condominium
Built in 1855
-- sqft lot
$636,200 Zestimate®
$1,121/sqft
$288/mo HOA
What's special
Updated eat-in kitchenHardwood floorsSun-filled homeQuartz countertopsIn-unit washer and dryerStainless steel appliancesGarbage disposal
- 86 days |
- 114 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Janet Lamb 617-721-9504,
Sterling Beacon Hill 617-785-6188
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73526429
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 579
- Total interior livable area: 579 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 579
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Details
- Parcel number: 3355469
- Zoning: resident
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1855
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
- HOA fee: $288 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $570,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,610
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
Estimated market value
$636,200
$604,000 - $668,000
$3,075/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Pending sale | $649,000$1,121/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73526429 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2026 | Contingent | $649,000$1,121/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73526429 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $649,000-3%$1,121/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73526429 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $669,000-3.7%$1,155/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73526429 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $695,000+6.1%$1,200/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73526429 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2023 | Sold | $655,000+0.9%$1,131/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73083620 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2023 | Contingent | $649,000$1,121/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73083620 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,000+1.4%$1,121/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73083620 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,000-11.1%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,250-8.2%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2020 | Sold | $640,000+1.7%$1,105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $629,000+9.4%$1,086/sqft |
Source: Red Brick Real Estate, LLC #72620776 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2019 | Listing removed | $2,450$4/sqft |
Source: Red Tree Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,450$4/sqft |
Source: Red Tree Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2018 | Sold | $575,000+7.5%$993/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2018 | Pending sale | $535,000$924/sqft |
Source: Barth Real Estate #72307434 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $535,000+52.9%$924/sqft |
Source: Barth Real Estate #72307434 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2004 | Sold | $350,000+20.3%$604/sqft |
Source: LINK #45253 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2004 | Sold | $291,000$503/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,610 +6.2% | $570,800 |
| 2024 | $6,222 -10.2% | $570,800 -11.6% |
| 2023 | $6,932 +2.7% | $645,400 +4% |
| 2022 | $6,751 +10.4% | $620,500 +8.3% |
| 2021 | $6,116 +3.5% | $573,200 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $5,910 +4.2% | $559,700 +4% |
| 2019 | $5,672 +3.9% | $538,100 +3.3% |
| 2018 | $5,457 +574.5% | $520,700 +3% |
| 2017 | $809 -84.4% | $505,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $5,198 -4.5% | $472,500 +5.1% |
| 2015 | $5,445 +4% | $449,600 +8% |
| 2014 | $5,238 +3.4% | $416,400 +8% |
| 2013 | $5,067 -2.2% | $385,600 -3% |
| 2012 | $5,182 +1.9% | $397,400 |
| 2011 | $5,083 +7.7% | $397,400 |
| 2010 | $4,721 +14.4% | $397,400 +2.4% |
| 2009 | $4,126 -3.1% | $388,100 |
| 2008 | $4,257 -0.7% | $388,100 -0.5% |
| 2007 | $4,287 | $390,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Eliot K-8 Innovation SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- $--1 bd1 ba483 sqft20 Joy St #3G, Boston, MA 02114Off Market
- $1,632,700-- bd1 ba9.9k sqft20 Joy St #1, Boston, MA 02114Off Market
- $573,9001 bd1 ba483 sqft20 Joy St #3, Boston, MA 02114Off Market
- $879,6001 bd1 ba876 sqft20 Joy St #4, Boston, MA 02114Off Market
- $---- bd1 ba-- sqft20 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114Off Market
- $--1 bd1 ba483 sqft18 Joy St #4, Boston, MA 02114Off Market
- $---- bd-- ba-- sqft26 Joy St #5M, Boston, MA 02114Off Market
- $---- bd1 ba9.9k sqft26 Joy St #4, Boston, MA 02114Off Market
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
Similar homes
- $649,9002 bd1 ba453 sqft61 Phillips Street Condo Trust, Boston, MA 02114For Sale
MLS ID #73559194, Elizabeth Hidayat, Coldwell Banker Realty - Framingham. MLS PIN - $659,0001 bd1 ba480 sqft78 Phillips St APT 3, Boston, MA 02114For Sale
MLS ID #73535988, Mac Chinsomboon, Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston. MLS PIN - $649,0001 bd1 ba400 sqft68 Phillips St APT 6, Boston, MA 02114For Sale
MLS ID #73533695, Michelle Talbot, Grove Property Group. MLS PIN - $698,0002 bd1 ba618 sqft64 W Cedar St APT 5, Boston, MA 02114For Sale
MLS ID #73512001, Eliott Levine, Olde Forge Realty. MLS PIN - $669,0001 bd1 ba520 sqft400 Marlborough St APT 5, Boston, MA 02115For SaleMLS ID #73566814, Michelle Robichaud, Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston. MLS PIN
- $650,0001 bd1 ba468 sqft236 Beacon St Condo Trust, Boston, MA 02116For SaleMLS ID #73498915, Cathy Marotta, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty. MLS PIN
- $635,0001 bd1 ba528 sqft32 Fleet St APT 7, Boston, MA 02113For SaleMLS ID #73561098, Post Advisory Group, Engel & Volkers Boston. MLS PIN
- $675,0001 bd1 ba485 sqft36 Bradford St #2, Boston, MA 02118For SaleMLS ID #73560149, The Roach & Sherman Team, Compass. MLS PIN
- $650,0001 bd1 ba560 sqftCopley Condominium, Boston, MA 02116For SaleMLS ID #73506641, Steven Cohen Team, Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay. MLS PIN
- $900,0001 bd1 ba857 sqft51 Revere St APT 2, Boston, MA 02114For SaleMLS ID #73542652, Donahue Maley and Burns Team, Compass. MLS PIN
- $695,0002 bd1 ba710 sqft62 N Margin St APT 3, Boston, MA 02113For SaleMLS ID #73532839, The Gilardi Group, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty. MLS PIN
- $549,0001 bd1 ba535 sqftTwenty-One Beacon Condominium, Boston, MA 02108For SaleMLS ID #73525411, Park Hou Group, Splice Realty. MLS PIN
- $605,0001 bd1 ba483 sqft271 Dartmouth St APT 2M, Boston, MA 02116For SaleMLS ID #73560710, Burbs to Boston, Compass. MLS PIN
- $619,9991 bd1 ba689 sqft362-366 Commonwealth Ave #4-D, Boston, MA 02115For SaleMLS ID #73541874, Ally Forbes, Forbes Real Estate. MLS PIN
- $735,0002 bd1 ba726 sqft7 Stillman Pl #5, Boston, MA 02113For SaleMLS ID #73537357, Julia McCarthy, Compass. MLS PIN
- $640,5001 bd1 ba770 sqft27 Saint Stephen St APT 6, Boston, MA 02115For SaleMLS ID #73546738, Chris Remmes, Remmes & Co.. MLS PIN
- $659,0001 bd1 ba516 sqft388 Marlborough St APT 2, Boston, MA 02115For SaleMLS ID #73463975, Barry P. Winer, Capital Access Residential, Inc.. MLS PIN
- $---- bd-- ba-- sqft40 Commonwealth Ave #1, Boston, MA 02116Off Market
- $619,0001 bd1 ba573 sqft469 Shawmut Ave APT 1, Boston, MA 02118For SaleMLS ID #73490666, Cheng Liang, CWQ Realty Group LLC. MLS PIN
- $619,9001 bd1 ba587 sqft80 E Brookline St APT 2, Boston, MA 02118For SaleMLS ID #73474791, Kristin O'Connor, Sterling Beacon Hill. MLS PIN
