Charming, newly painted and absolutely move-in ready 2 bedroom condo in the beautiful Beacon Hill Historic District. Ideal raised 1st floor front location in a 5 unit condo association. Whether you are seeking a city home, investment property or pied-a terre, you’ll love the character, high ceilings, exposed brick, unusually large eat-in kitchen and beautifully renovated bathroom. The layout is ideal with the bedrooms at opposite ends, providing sound separation and privacy for guests, roommates or working from home. Superb location, convenient to MGH & downtown, 1 block to Cambridge Street with Whole Foods, Starbucks, Flour Bakery & more. Stroll down to Charles Street's unique boutiques, cafe's and great restaurants. Everything is nearby: Red/Blue/Green/Orange Line T Stations, North Station, BlueBikes bikeshare, Boston Common, The Public Garden, The Esplanade riverfront bike/walk/roll/run paths. Start enjoying city living today!
Sold for $647,000
$647,000
53 Garden St APT 2, Boston, MA 02114
2beds
660sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$647,500 Zestimate®
$980/sqft
$3,101 Estimated rent
Home value
$647,500
$596,000 - $706,000
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Exposed brickBeautifully renovated bathroomSound separation and privacyHigh ceilingsMove-in readyUnusually large eat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
The Ivy Team 617-308-4897,
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay 617-542-0012
Bought with:
Eliott Levine
Olde Forge Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73430253
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 660
- Total interior livable area: 660 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 660
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Front)
Lot
- Size: 660 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:02146 S:004,3345920
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1899
- Major remodel year: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
- HOA fee: $308 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $980/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $615,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,129
- Date on market: 10/29/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Sold | $647,000-4.1%$980/sqft |
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| 11/26/2025 | Contingent | $675,000$1,023/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $675,000-1.5%$1,023/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $685,000-1.4%$1,038/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000+13.3%$1,053/sqft |
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| 6/21/2020 | Listing removed | $2,250$3/sqft |
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| 6/12/2020 | Price change | $2,250-15.1%$3/sqft |
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| 4/18/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,650-8.5%$4/sqft |
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| 2/29/2020 | Listing removed | $2,895$4/sqft |
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| 2/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,895+7.2%$4/sqft |
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| 10/13/2017 | Listing removed | $2,700$4/sqft |
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| 9/8/2017 | Price change | $2,700-9.8%$4/sqft |
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| 8/19/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,995$5/sqft |
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| 8/15/2017 | Sold | $613,500-5.6%$930/sqft |
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| 6/17/2017 | Price change | $649,900-4.4%$985/sqft |
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| 5/30/2017 | Price change | $679,900-2.9%$1,030/sqft |
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| 5/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $699,900+64.7%$1,060/sqft |
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| 5/20/2013 | Sold | $425,000$644/sqft |
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| 7/6/2010 | Sold | $425,000-14.8%$644/sqft |
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| 6/19/2007 | Sold | $499,000+23.2%$756/sqft |
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| 6/15/2005 | Sold | $405,000+233.3%$614/sqft |
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| 5/26/1987 | Sold | $121,500$184/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,129 +8.9% | $615,600 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $6,549 +1.5% | $600,800 |
| 2023 | $6,453 +0.7% | $600,800 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,410 +4% | $589,200 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,164 -0.2% | $577,700 -1.2% |
| 2020 | $6,174 +6.2% | $584,700 +6% |
| 2019 | $5,816 +6.6% | $551,800 +6% |
| 2018 | $5,454 +316.2% | $520,400 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,310 -75% | $495,600 +4% |
| 2016 | $5,242 +0.7% | $476,500 +10.8% |
| 2015 | $5,206 +3% | $429,900 +7% |
| 2014 | $5,055 +1.5% | $401,800 +6% |
| 2013 | $4,981 +0.1% | $379,100 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $4,975 +2% | $381,500 |
| 2011 | $4,879 +7.7% | $381,500 |
| 2010 | $4,532 +16.1% | $381,500 +3.8% |
| 2009 | $3,905 -3.1% | $367,400 |
| 2008 | $4,030 -1.1% | $367,400 -0.9% |
| 2007 | $4,074 | $370,700 |
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Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02114
- Beacon Hill
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