Beautifully located on sought-after Joy Street, this sunlit 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home blends historic charm with modern updates. The spacious third floor 1,000 sq ft floor-through layout features oversized bay windows, hardwood floors, central A/C, in-unit laundry, and a fireplace. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated, and the primary bedroom comfortably fits a king-size bed.The granite and stainless steel kitchen opens to a generous living and dining area—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Located in a professionally managed, pet-friendly building with high owner occupancy, private basement storage, stroller parking, and low condo fees. Just steps from Whole Foods, Public Garden, and Charles Street’s premier dining and shopping
Sold for $1,365,000
$1,365,000
40 Joy St APT 5, Boston, MA 02114
2beds
1,000sqft
Condominium
Built in 1865
-- sqft lot
$1,374,800 Zestimate®
$1,365/sqft
$4,599 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,374,800
$1.25M - $1.51M
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Modern updatesIn-unit laundryHardwood floorsHistoric charmSought-after joy streetOversized bay windowsSpacious third floor
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Listed by:
Mary Beth Kelley,
Keller Williams Back Bay
Source: LINK,MLS#: 238401
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: F
Heating
- Heat Pump
Features
- AC, BayWin, D/D, ExpBrk, FP, HiCeils, HW, Mtl, PetsOK, pvtStrg, Renov, Strg, Sunny, Vws, W/D
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Strg
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW03P00165S024
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1865
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: water, sewer, Master Insurance
- HOA fee: $420 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,128,100
- Annual tax amount: $13,063
- Date on market: 5/7/2025
- Listing agreement: E
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2025 | Sold | $1,365,000+3%$1,365/sqft |
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| 5/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,325,000$1,325/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000+15.2%$1,325/sqft |
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| 6/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/23/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,950$2/sqft |
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| 4/15/2022 | Sold | $1,150,000+15.6%$1,150/sqft |
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| 11/16/2017 | Sold | $995,000+14.5%$995/sqft |
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| 1/12/2015 | Sold | $869,000+35.1%$869/sqft |
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| 5/31/2011 | Sold | $643,000$643/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,063 +9.4% | $1,128,100 +3% |
| 2024 | $11,940 +3.5% | $1,095,400 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,534 +0.6% | $1,073,900 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,460 +4% | $1,053,300 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,018 +3.7% | $1,032,600 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $10,622 +6.1% | $1,005,900 +6% |
| 2019 | $10,007 +6.7% | $949,400 +6% |
| 2018 | $9,383 +431.9% | $895,300 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,764 -80.4% | $852,600 +4% |
| 2016 | $9,018 -2.2% | $819,800 +7.7% |
| 2015 | $9,217 +0.1% | $761,100 +4% |
| 2014 | $9,205 +1.5% | $731,700 +6% |
| 2013 | $9,071 +8.7% | $690,300 +7.9% |
| 2012 | $8,343 +7.4% | $639,800 +5.3% |
| 2011 | $7,771 +7.7% | $607,600 |
| 2010 | $7,218 +15.4% | $607,600 +3.2% |
| 2009 | $6,257 -3.1% | $588,600 |
| 2008 | $6,457 +0.4% | $588,600 +0.6% |
| 2007 | $6,432 | $585,300 |
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Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
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- 9/10Eliot K-8 Innovation SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
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- 8/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
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