Grand iconic corner building has just undergone a complete restoration into one of the finest single family homes on Beacon Hill. An extremely rare corner home has stood in this location since 1870 and still posses the papyrus capitals on the entryway columns to mark the style. This sun filled corner property maintains three exposures, 65 windows, ceiling heights ranging from 9-11 to 11-7, three roof decks, courtyard and a sweeping top to bottom staircase that begins in a grand entryway and ends at a dramatic 8 window cupola that truly must be seen. This tremendous home offers substantial curb appeal, three magnificent bays, gracious rooms and architectural detail. Property amenities include elevator, two wet bars, three gas fireplaces, entertainment club level with roof deck, three laundries, top floor media room, three parking spaces, and much more. Spectacular opportunity in one of Boston's most historic and desirable neighborhoods.
For sale
$12,900,000
55-57 Hancock St, Boston, MA 02114
5beds
7,777sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1876
1,690 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,659/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Top floor media roomArchitectural detailGracious roomsSubstantial curb appealSun filled corner propertyThree roof decksThree laundries
- 154 days |
- 2,000 |
- 97 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Glenn Forger 617-293-2395,
Olde Forge Realty 617-293-2395
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73473428
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,777
- Total interior livable area: 7,777 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,291
- Finished area below ground: 1,486
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Leased
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 1,690 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: W:03 P:00089 S:000
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Other
Condition
- Year built: 1876
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,659/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,251,500
- Annual tax amount: $37,652
- Date on market: 2/2/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $12,900,000$1,659/sqft |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Eliot K-8 Innovation SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02114
- Beacon Hill
- 55-57 Hancock St







