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  • $7,892,200

    78 Mount Vernon St, Boston, MA 02108

    5beds
    4,186sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1812
    1,306 Square Feet Lot
    $7,892,200 Zestimate®
    $1,885/sqft
    $7,793 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $7,892,200

    $7.18M - $8.68M

    $7,793/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Stunning, bespoke Beacon Hill single family on historic Mt. Vernon @ the intersection of Louisburg Square. Expansive home w/over 4,100 SF w/ 5 upper level BR's, 3.5 baths, 2 studies & an expansive enclosed patio & terrace. Low stoop parlor level entry to a double living room & custom wet-bar w/soaring ceilings, oversized windows & french doors that lead to a terrace. Sun filled designer kitchen w/an oversized marble island seating 6, professional S/S appliances, wine cooler & abundant storage. Kitchen pours into a dramatic dining room that accommodates dining for 10. Direct access from kitchen to huge bluestone, sunny, landscaped patio. Garden level has patio access & boasts a custom mudroom, Sub Zero fridge, extensive storage & laundry room. Floor through master suite features 2 studies, a walk in closet & en-suite 5 piece bath. 4th + 5th floor offers 4 BR's & 2 full baths. Multiple spaces for home office & outdoor space. Extensive renovations to building envelope, systems & interiors

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Wetbar
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,186 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1,306 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P01557S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1812

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station, Tennis Court, Park
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Exterior: Brick
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Garage Parking: Detached
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Interior Features: Wetbar
    • Style: Other (see Remarks)
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Sf Type: Attached
    • Lot Description: Other (see Remarks)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/15/2021Sold$6,875,000-5.8%$1,642/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/16/2020Listed for sale$7,295,000+26.9%$1,743/sqft
    Source: Compass #72757749 Report a problem
    7/24/2017Sold$5,750,000-2.5%$1,374/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/18/2017Pending sale$5,900,000$1,409/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Beacon Hill -Hammond #72147241 Report a problem
    4/18/2017Listed for sale$5,900,000+202.6%$1,409/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker - The Hammond Group #72147241 Report a problem
    5/4/2001Sold$1,950,000+77.3%$466/sqft
    Source: LINK #3996 Report a problem
    7/30/1996Sold$1,100,000$263/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$67,474 +9.3%$5,826,800 +2.9%
    2024$61,745 +1.5%$5,664,700
    2023$60,839 +9.9%$5,664,700 +11.4%
    2022$55,349 +4%$5,087,200 +2%
    2021$53,216 +10%$4,987,400 +8.9%
    2020$48,383 +5.2%$4,581,700 +5%
    2019$46,006 +19.8%$4,364,900 +19.1%
    2018$38,404 +316.1%$3,664,500 +5%
    2017$9,228 -75%$3,490,000 +4%
    2016$36,914 -4.9%$3,355,800 +4.7%
    2015$38,821 +1.1%$3,205,700 +5%
    2014$38,408 +15.7%$3,053,100 +20.8%
    2013$33,202 +10.9%$2,526,800 +10%
    2012$29,946 +8.1%$2,296,500 +6%
    2011$27,699 +14.1%$2,165,700 +6%
    2010$24,272 +4.9%$2,043,100 -6.2%
    2009$23,148 -3%$2,177,600 +0.1%
    2008$23,870 -3%$2,175,900 -2.8%
    2007$24,603 +7.1%$2,238,700 +8.4%
    2006$22,969 +7%$2,065,600 +3.3%
    2005$21,457 +9.9%$1,999,700 +4%
    2004$19,520 -0.4%$1,923,200 +10.8%
    2003$19,605 -11.4%$1,736,500 -13.6%
    2002$22,119 +35.8%$2,009,000 +62.3%
    2000$16,282 $1,238,200

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    Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

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