Sold for $1,510,000

$1,510,000

21 Joy St APT 4, Boston, MA 02114

2beds

1,286sqft

Condominium, Rowhouse

Built in 1899

-- sqft lot

$1,595,500 Zestimate^®

$1,174/sqft

$5,097 Estimated rent

Home value

$1,595,500

$1.48M - $1.72M

$5,097/mo

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What's special

Impeccably maintainedCommon gardenIncredible sunlightOpen kitchenPrivate balconyPrivate duplex condoCentral air

Situated in one of Beacon Hill's most unique buildings, this 2+ bdrm penthouse condo overlooks one of the neighborhood's only pools and an award winning common garden. This private duplex condo is airy & bright and features an excellent layout w/ open kitchen, living/dining w/ incredible sunlight, fireplace, built-ins and hdwd flooring throughout. The living room, w/ direct access to a private balcony, overlooks the garden, where you can hear the trickling fountain and take in the lovely architecture.The kitchen is perfectly situated and complemented w/ stone counters & good storage. An oversized primary bedroom overlooks Joy Street and features 3 closets and an en suite bath. Dramatic stairway leads to the other 2 bedrooms, one especially sunny/bright w/ nice dimensions, the other smaller and ideal for a nursery/home office. The 2nd private deck is nearly 170 square feet! The common garden is one of a kind! Central air, in-unit laundry, impeccably maintained and well-run Association.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Third
Area: 195
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Bedroom 2

Level: Fourth Floor
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedroom 3

Level: Fourth Floor
Area: 165
Dimensions: 11 x 15

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Dining room

Level: Third
Area: 108
Dimensions: 12 x 9

Kitchen

Area: 77
Dimensions: 7 x 11

Living room

Level: Third
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Basement: None
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,286
Total interior livable area: 1,286 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Roof
Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Roof

Details

Parcel number: 4758982
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse

Materials

Brick, See Remarks

Condition

Year built: 1899

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer

Community & neighborhood

Community

Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, Other

Location

Region: Boston

HOA & financial

HOA

HOA fee: $480 monthly
Amenities included: Pool
Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/17/2023	Sold	$1,510,000+0.7%$1,174/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73117347 Report a problem
6/2/2023	Contingent	$1,499,000$1,166/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73117347 Report a problem
5/30/2023	Listed for sale	$1,499,000+69.4%$1,166/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73117347 Report a problem
11/12/2010	Sold	$885,000+13.5%$688/sqft
Source: LINK #116409 Report a problem
5/16/2006	Sold	$780,000-7.7%$607/sqft
Source: LINK #53047 Report a problem
2/1/2001	Sold	$845,000+177%$657/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/6/1991	Sold	$305,000-12.9%$237/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/5/1989	Sold	$350,000$272/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$15,997 +7.4%	$1,381,400 +1.1%
2024	$14,896 +5.6%	$1,366,600 +4.1%
2023	$14,105 +2.7%	$1,313,300 +4%
2022	$13,737 +4%	$1,262,600 +2%
2021	$13,207 +7.8%	$1,237,800 +6.7%
2020	$12,251 +4.2%	$1,160,100 +4%
2019	$11,752 +6.6%	$1,115,000 +6%
2018	$11,025 +416.5%	$1,052,000 +3%
2017	$2,135 -79.7%	$1,021,400 +7%
2016	$10,501 +1.4%	$954,600 +11.6%
2015	$10,361 +3.9%	$855,600 +8%
2014	$9,970 +3.4%	$792,500 +8%
2013	$9,642 -4.4%	$733,800 -5.2%
2012	$10,090 +1.9%	$773,800 0%
2011	$9,899 +7.7%	$774,000
2010	$9,195 +19%	$774,000 +6.5%
2009	$7,726 -3.1%	$726,800
2008	$7,973 -0.2%	$726,800
2007	$7,988	$726,800