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Home Massachusetts Boston Beacon Hill Homes for Sale

53 Chestnut St Boston, MA 02108

Contingent
14 Photos
$5,450,000
5 Beds
5 Baths
4620 SQFT
0.03 Acre
HOA: N/A
53 Chestnut St
Boston, MA 02108

Property Description

Welcome to 53 Chestnut Street, a quintessential Federal-style single-family home nestled in the heart of historic Beacon Hill. This distinguished residence beautifully blends timeless elegance with modern conveniences, offering a unique opportunity to own a piece of Boston's rich architectural heritage.Upon entering the parlor floor, you'll be greeted by gracious entertaining areas that exude charm and sophistication. The spacious living room ideal for hosting gatherings, features period details, including a dramatic Palladian style window, soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, and large windows to bring in the south facing light. This home offers a seamless blend of historical character and contemporary comfort, making it a perfect sanctuary for those who appreciate classic beauty and modern living. Experience the allure of Beacon Hill living, where cobblestone streets, gas-lit lamps, and the vibrant community come together to create an unparalleled urban lifestyle.

Property Overview

Property Details click or tap to expand

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 10

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths 2

Amenities

  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Tennis Court
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Hot Water Radiators, Steam
  • Hot Water: Other (See Remarks), Varies Per Unit
  • Cooling: Common, Other (See Remarks)
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, On Street Permit

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 4620
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Type: Attached
  • Style: Federal
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Info: Other (See Remarks)
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Gentle Slope
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73299109
  • Last Updated: 11/14/24
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

Property History click or tap to expand

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
11/14/2024Contingent$5,450,000$1,180MLSPIN
10/09/2024Active$5,450,000$1,180MLSPIN
10/05/2024New$5,450,000$1,180MLSPIN
07/27/2024Expired$5,600,000$1,212MLSPIN
07/25/2024Temporarily Withdrawn$5,600,000$1,212MLSPIN
07/21/2024Active$5,600,000$1,212MLSPIN
07/17/2024Extended$5,600,000$1,212MLSPIN
01/22/2024Active$5,600,000$1,212MLSPIN
01/18/2024Extended$5,600,000$1,212MLSPIN
09/23/2023Active$5,600,000$1,212MLSPIN
09/19/2023New$5,600,000$1,212MLSPIN
09/28/2022Canceled$5,799,000$1,408MLSPIN
09/28/2022Temporarily Withdrawn$5,799,000$1,408MLSPIN
08/06/2022Active$5,799,000$1,408MLSPIN
08/02/2022Price Change$5,799,000$1,408MLSPIN
06/24/2022Active$5,990,000$1,454MLSPIN
06/20/2022New$5,990,000$1,454MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Boston Arts Academy

Public Secondary School, Grades: 9-12

0.06mi

Park Street School

Private School, Grades: K-7

0.17mi

Park Street School

Private School, Grades: K-4

0.17mi

Advent School

Private School, Grades: K-6

0.19mi

Advent School

Private School, Grades: K-6

0.2mi

The Advent School

Grades: 0 - 6

0.26mi

Fisher College

University

0.27mi

Suffolk University

University

0.3mi

Beacon Hill Pub

Bar

0.25mi

jm Curley

Bar

0.34mi

Wig Shop

Bar

0.35mi

Carrie Nation

Bar

0.36mi

Roxanne's

Bar

0.37mi

Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale

Bar

0.37mi

Silvertone

Bar

0.39mi

Better Sorts Social Club

Bar

0.4mi

Charles Street Animal Clinic

Veterinary

0.25mi

Massachusetts General Hospital

Hospital

0.29mi

Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Hospital

0.4mi

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston

Hospital. Speciality: Paediatrics

0.41mi

Tufts Medical Center

Hospital

0.48mi

Floating Hospital for Children

Hospital. Speciality: Paediatrics

0.55mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 4, Ladder 24

Fire Station

0.3mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 7, Ladder 17

Fire Station

0.57mi

State Police Government Center

State Police

0.36mi

Tuffte Performing Arts Center

Arts Centre

0.39mi

Bright Family Screening Room

Cinema

0.35mi

AMC Loews Theatres - Boston Common 19

Cinema

0.35mi

Grogan & Company

Gallery

0.07mi

Eugene Galleries, Inc.

Gallery

0.13mi

Emerson Contemporary: Media Art Gallery

Gallery

0.36mi

Krakow Witkin Gallery

Gallery

0.38mi

Newbury Fine Arts

Gallery

0.39mi

Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym

Fitness Centre

0.35mi

Planet Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.38mi

CorePower Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.41mi

Invictus

Fitness Centre

0.43mi

Oneida Tablet

Sports Centre. Sports: Soccer

0.09mi

Sonny Rao Little League Field

Sports Centre. Sports: Baseball

0.19mi

Boston Common Tennis Courts

Sports Centre. Sports: Tennis

0.25mi

Teddy Ebersol's Red Sox Fields at Lederman Park

Sports Centre. Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, T-Ball

0.42mi

Boston Common

Park

0.05mi

Louisburg Square

Park

0.07mi

Boston Public Garden

Park

0.09mi

Boston African-American National Historic Site

Park

0.09mi

Charles River Esplanade

Park

0.22mi

Commonwealth Ave Mall

Municipal Park

0.28mi

Ashburton Park

State Park

0.29mi

Temple Street Park

Park

0.32mi

Myrtle St. Playground

Playground

0.18mi

Tadpole Playground

Playground

0.2mi

Esplanade Playspace

Playground

0.33mi

Harvard Musical Association

Library

0.05mi

Advent School Library

Library

0.2mi

State Library Of Massachusetts

Library

0.28mi

Congregational Library and Archives

Library

0.32mi

Boston Athenaeum

Library

0.33mi

West End Branch Boston Public Library

Library

0.34mi

Office of the Attorney General of Massachusetts Law Library

Library

0.35mi

French Cultural Center

Library

0.37mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.27mi

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

0.4mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.43mi

Capsule

Pharmacy

0.45mi

Beacon Hill Market

Convenience

0.15mi

Beacon Capitol Market

Convenience

0.21mi

Top Shelf

Convenience

0.27mi

City Convenience

Convenience

0.31mi

Charles St @ Beacon St

43

0.08mi

Beacon St opp Walnut St

43

0.14mi

Beacon St @ Park St

43

0.27mi

Charles/MGH

Red

0.3mi

Tremont St opp Temple Pl

15
39
43
57

0.3mi

Park Street

Green B
Green C
Green D
Green E
Red

0.32mi

Tremont St @ Boylston Station

15
39
43
57
SL5

0.34mi

Temple Pl @ Washington St

SL5

0.34mi

Seller's Representative: Cort Petrocelli Coopersmith Group, Compass
MLS ID#: 73299109

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MLS PIN data last updated at 2024-11-14 12:18:00