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    • $3,550,200

    79 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114

    2beds
    1baths
    3,140sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $3,550,200 Zestimate®
    $1,131/sqft
    $3,180 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,550,200

    $3.12M - $4.01M

    $3,180/mo

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    What's special

    The handsome townhouse at 79 Joy Street, in the heart of historic Beacon Hill, offers state of the art modern conveniences and architectural appeal. The house underwent a full renovation and includes 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, spread out over a full 5 floors in 3,140 square feet. The house is located on a charming residential street and is in walking distance to both Cambridge and Charles Streets, the Financial District, MGH, Boston Common, MBTA stations and the Charles River. This elegant home includes 23 bright and sunny windows, a large private garden, open kitchen/living space, spacious entertainment rooms, additional serving kitchen, two laundry facilities, ample storage and generous roof deck with cityscape views. Rental garage parking is available nearby. Buyer agent 2%

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,140 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 871 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW03P00112S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: On Site Laundry Available
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating included in rent
    • Hot water included in rent

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/19/2018Listing removed$2,800$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    5/10/2018Price change$2,800+12%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    4/10/2018Listed for rent$2,500+13.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    9/19/2016Sold$2,900,000-3.2%$924/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/21/2016Pending sale$2,995,000+72.4%$954/sqft
    Source: Hammond Residential #72030335 Report a problem
    9/30/2015Sold$1,737,000-3%$553/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    8/26/2015Pending sale$1,790,000$570/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-Back Bay #71885721 Report a problem
    8/7/2015Listed for sale$1,790,000+186.4%$570/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-Back Bay #71885721 Report a problem
    2/14/2015Listing removed$2,200$1/sqft
    Source: Proper Realty Report a problem
    1/9/2015Listed for rent$2,200$1/sqft
    Source: Proper Realty Report a problem
    12/7/1998Sold$625,000$199/sqft
    Source: LINK #9580 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$31,517 +9.7%$2,721,700 +3.2%
    2024$28,735 +1.5%$2,636,200
    2023$28,313 +3.7%$2,636,200 +5%
    2022$27,315 +4%$2,510,600 +2%
    2021$26,263 +3.8%$2,461,400 +2.7%
    2020$25,302 +5.2%$2,396,000 +5%
    2019$24,061 +7.6%$2,282,800 +7%
    2018$22,367 +412%$2,134,300 +23.5%
    2017$4,369 -75%$1,727,710 +8.8%
    2016$17,475 -10.1%$1,588,600 -1%
    2015$19,430 +1.1%$1,604,500 +5%
    2014$19,223 +3.4%$1,528,100 +8%
    2013$18,592 +3%$1,414,900 +2.2%
    2012$18,058 +8.1%$1,384,784 +6%
    2011$16,703 +14.1%$1,305,940 +6%
    2010$14,636 +7.9%$1,231,972 -3.5%
    2009$13,569 -3%$1,276,500 +0.1%
    2008$13,989 -4.8%$1,275,200 -4.6%
    2007$14,693 +3%$1,336,900 +4.2%
    2006$14,268 +7%$1,283,100 +3.3%
    2005$13,330 +9.9%$1,242,300 +4%
    2004$12,126 +16.3%$1,194,700 +29.4%
    2003$10,426 +23.9%$923,500 +20.8%
    2002$8,416 -2.4%$764,400 +16.6%
    2000$8,624 $655,800

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    Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

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