Offering some of the loveliest living spaces and delightful sunlight, this spacious 4 bedroom PLUS office penthouse duplex is a Beacon Hill standout. Featuring unusually wide dimensions, the scale of this Bulfinch designed building is impressive and atypical for the Hill. Unit 3 is two expansive floors w/ nearly 2200sqft of living space, as well as a large private deck. The Southern exposure brings incredible sunlight to gorgeous, oversized rooms with high ceilings, beautiful mantels and fireplaces and warm hardwood flooring throughout. The Northern exposure, enjoyed from the kitchen and dining, overlooks the direct access private deck and Beacon Hill architecture. The curved staircase is magnificent and dramatic, and leads to 4 large bedrooms. The primary bedroom and bath overlook Mount Vernon and has generous dimensions, more spectacular sunlight, and a fireplace. 3 addt'l bedrooms are perfectly situated, as well as a shared full bath. Laundry, central air, 100% owner occupied bldg.
Sold for $2,950,000
$2,950,000
53 Mount Vernon St Unit 3, Boston, MA 02108
4beds
2,196sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1804
-- sqft lot
$3,337,400 Zestimate®
$1,343/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,337,400
$3.04M - $3.70M
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Listed by:
Rebecca Davis Tulman and Leslie Singleton Adam 617-510-5050,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 857-310-5632
Bought with:
Tina DiMonda
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73217005
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Fourth Floor
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Fourth Floor
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Fourth Floor
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Level: Fourth Floor
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Level: Third
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Third
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Level: Third
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 21 x 16
Office
- Level: Third
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Office
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,196
- Total interior livable area: 2,196 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 4759000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Brick, See Remarks
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1804
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, Other
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $663 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,464,200
- Annual tax amount: $26,859
- Date on market: 10/5/2025
- Exclusions: Mirrors In Dining Room, Powder Room, Primary Bedroom; Sconces In Primary Bedroom.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2024 | Sold | $2,950,000-4.7%$1,343/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73217005 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2024 | Pending sale | $3,095,000$1,409/sqft |
Source: LINK #233452 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2024 | Price change | $3,095,000-3.1%$1,409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73217005 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,195,000+65104.1%$1,455/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73217005 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2018 | Listing removed | $2,700$1/sqft |
Source: Jacob Realty Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2018 | Price change | $2,700-3.6%$1/sqft |
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| 3/22/2018 | Price change | $2,800+3.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/22/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,700-44.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Boston Pads Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2011 | Listing removed | $4,900$2/sqft |
Source: Street & Company #71186431 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2011 | Listed for rent | $4,900$2/sqft |
Source: Street & Company #71186431 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2011 | Listing removed | $4,900$2/sqft |
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| 3/8/2011 | Listed for sale | $4,900$2/sqft |
Source: James G. Fay #71186431 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,535 +6.2% | $2,464,200 |
| 2024 | $26,860 +5.6% | $2,464,200 +4.1% |
| 2023 | $25,434 +2.7% | $2,368,200 +4% |
| 2022 | $24,770 +4% | $2,276,700 +2% |
| 2021 | $23,815 -1.2% | $2,232,000 -2.3% |
| 2020 | $24,116 +4.2% | $2,283,700 +4% |
| 2019 | $23,138 +6.6% | $2,195,300 +6% |
| 2018 | $21,707 +364% | $2,071,300 +3% |
| 2017 | $4,679 -77.4% | $2,011,100 +7% |
| 2016 | $20,676 -4.2% | $1,879,600 +5.5% |
| 2015 | $21,585 +17.7% | $1,782,400 +22.3% |
| 2014 | $18,337 +3.4% | $1,457,600 +8% |
| 2013 | $17,734 -0.3% | $1,349,600 -1.1% |
| 2012 | $17,794 +2% | $1,364,600 |
| 2011 | $17,453 +7.7% | $1,364,600 |
| 2010 | $16,211 +16.9% | $1,364,600 +4.6% |
| 2009 | $13,864 -3.1% | $1,304,200 |
| 2008 | $14,307 -0.2% | $1,304,200 |
| 2007 | $14,333 | $1,304,200 |
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Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
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- Suffolk County
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- Beacon Hill
- 53 Mount Vernon St Unit 3
