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    • $3,895,000

    22 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114

    4beds
    3,788sqft
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    $25,392/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1890
    1,216 Square Feet Lot
    $3,722,100 Zestimate®
    $1,028/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Exposed beamsHardwood floorsAdditional private outdoor deckSpiral staircaseThree spacious bedrooms
    22 Joy St is a beautifully maintained single-family townhouse offering the perfect opportunity for those drawn to the architectural character and lifestyle that define Beacon Hill, paired w/ modern comfort. The entry level immediately showcases the home’s timeless charm, featuring exposed beams, a spiral staircase, hardwood floors, and oversized windows that fill the living space with natural light. The kitchen is well-appointed with marble countertops + direct access to a private courtyard patio. Upper levels offer exceptional flexibility, including a comfortable library/ TV room with a wood-burning fireplace and custom built-ins, along with three spacious bedrooms and an additional private outdoor deck. The top-floor primary suite provides a sense of scale rarely found in Beacon Hill, complete with vaulted ceilings and a spa-like bath featuring dual vanities and a clawfoot soaking tub. A finished lower level adds valuable bonus space and ample storage.
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    Listed by:

    The Sarkis Team 617-875-4950,

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team 617-875-4950

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73493863

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
      • Level: Fourth Floor
      • Area: 360.21
      • Dimensions: 15.17 x 23.75
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 216.13
      • Dimensions: 15.17 x 14.25
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 240.14
      • Dimensions: 15.17 x 15.83
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Lighting - Sconce
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 194.64
      • Dimensions: 15.17 x 12.83
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Yes
      Bathroom 1
      • Features: Bathroom - 3/4
      • Level: Basement
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom 3
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
      • Level: Third
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant
      • Level: Main,First
      • Area: 136.07
      • Dimensions: 8.42 x 16.17
      Family room
      • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Pendant
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 240.14
      • Dimensions: 15.17 x 15.83
      Kitchen
      • Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
      • Level: Main,First
      • Area: 142.38
      • Dimensions: 8.42 x 16.92
      Living room
      • Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
      • Level: Main,First
      • Area: 255.31
      • Dimensions: 15.17 x 16.83
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Sink, In Basement
      Features
      • Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Cedar Closet(s), Storage, Recessed Lighting, Beamed Ceilings, Vestibule, Bonus Room, Play Room, Sitting Room, Wet Bar
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
      • Windows: Picture
      • Basement: Full,Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 3
      • Fireplace features: Family Room, Kitchen
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,788
      • Total interior livable area: 3,788 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,273
      • Finished area below ground: 515

      Property

      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
      • Exterior features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed
      Lot
      • Size: 1,216 Square Feet
      • Features: Gentle Sloping
      Details
      • Parcel number: W:05 P:01886 S:000,3355468
      • Zoning: R1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial,Federal
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Foundation: Stone
      Condition
      • Year built: 1890

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Boston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,028/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,201,000
      • Annual tax amount: $37,068
      • Date on market: 3/31/2026

        Estimated market value

        $3,722,100

        $3.54M - $3.91M

        $7,540/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        3/31/2026Listed for sale$3,895,000-1.4%$1,028/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73493863 Report a problem
        1/27/2026Listing removed$3,950,000$1,043/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73459725 Report a problem
        12/4/2025Listed for sale$3,950,000$1,043/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73459725 Report a problem
        12/1/2025Listing removed$3,950,000$1,043/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73430725 Report a problem
        10/7/2025Price change$3,950,000-5.8%$1,043/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73430725 Report a problem
        9/15/2025Listed for sale$4,195,000+1133.8%$1,107/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73430725 Report a problem
        9/12/2025Listing removed$15,500$4/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        9/9/2025Price change$15,500-13.9%$4/sqft
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        8/18/2025Listed for rent$18,000+24.1%$5/sqft
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        8/1/2024Listing removed--
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        6/17/2024Price change$14,500-14.7%$4/sqft
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        6/2/2024Listed for rent$17,000+553.8%$4/sqft
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        1/10/2024Listing removed--
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        11/3/2023Listed for rent$2,600+18.2%$1/sqft
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        8/25/2022Listing removed--
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        8/2/2022Listed for rent$2,200+14.3%$1/sqft
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        5/4/2017Listing removed$1,925$1/sqft
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        2/6/2017Listed for rent$1,925-2.5%$1/sqft
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        9/30/2016Sold$340,000-83.4%$90/sqft
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        12/10/2015Listing removed$1,975$1/sqft
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        9/16/2015Listed for rent$1,975$1/sqft
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        7/9/2015Listing removed$1,975$1/sqft
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        4/8/2015Listed for rent$1,975$1/sqft
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        1/21/2015Sold$2,050,000-14.6%$541/sqft
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        12/4/2014Pending sale$2,399,900$634/sqft
        Source: Conway - Hanover #71603312 Report a problem
        9/16/2014Listed for sale$2,399,900+4.3%$634/sqft
        Source: Conway - Hanover #71603312 Report a problem
        6/14/2011Sold$2,300,000+35.3%$607/sqft
        Source: LINK #117493 Report a problem
        9/30/2005Sold$1,700,000+119.4%$449/sqft
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        10/10/2000Sold$775,000$205/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$37,068 +7%$3,201,000 +0.8%
        2024$34,628 +1.5%$3,176,900
        2023$34,120 +3.6%$3,176,900 +5%
        2022$32,919 +4%$3,025,600 +2%
        2021$31,650 +3.8%$2,966,300 +2.8%
        2020$30,480 +5.2%$2,886,400 +5%
        2019$28,982 +7.6%$2,749,700 +7%
        2018$26,942 +400.1%$2,570,800 +4.2%
        2017$5,387 -75%$2,467,900 +26%
        2016$21,548 -26.2%$1,958,883 -18.7%
        2015$29,189 +1.1%$2,410,300 +5%
        2014$28,879 +3.4%$2,295,600 +8%
        2013$27,929 +17.6%$2,125,500 +16.7%
        2012$23,757 +8.1%$1,821,870 +6%
        2011$21,976 +14.1%$1,718,190 +6%
        2010$19,256 +10.7%$1,620,900 -1%
        2009$17,401 -3%$1,636,972 +0.1%
        2008$17,941 -3.9%$1,635,420 -3.7%
        2007$18,665 +20.3%$1,698,373 +21.7%
        2006$15,518 +62.5%$1,395,520 +56.8%
        2005$9,552 +17.8%$890,200 +11.4%
        2004$8,112 -12.2%$799,200 -2.4%
        2003$9,243 +1.2%$818,700 -1.3%
        2002$9,136 -0.7%$829,800 +18.6%
        2000$9,200 $699,600
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