Exceptional opportunity to work with a seasoned professional to customize an iconic building into one of the finest single family homes on Beacon Hill. An extremely rare Egyptian Revival 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. Spectacular opportunity in one of Boston's most historic and desirable neighborhoods.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1870
Living Area: 7,777 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Olde Forge Realty
Listing Agent: Glenn Forger
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 5
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Corner Lot
Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Quincy Upper School, Public District Grades 6-12
Snowden International School At Copley, Public District Grades 9-12
Charlestown High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Eliot Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
Warren-Prescott, Public District Grades PK-8
Joseph J Hurley, Public District Grades PK-8
Josiah Quincy, Public District Grades PK-5
Harvard-Kent, Public District Grades PK-5
Blackstone, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Corner of Hancock - Myrtle - Derne
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $11,950,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,537/SqFt
Agent Commission:
Buyer's Agent Commission: 2
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $33,280
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $11.1M more than the Median Sold Price and $887/SqFt more than other homes in Boston, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73208542
Listing Office:
Office Name: Olde Forge Realty
Listing Agent: Glenn Forger
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Oct 04, 2021
Oct 04, 2021Home Sold
$4,450,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$33,280
$3,119,000
2020
$31,100
$2,945,100
2019
$29,016
$2,752,900
2018
$28,255
$2,696,100
2017
$27,180
$2,566,600
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
4
/10
Josiah Quincy
885 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
4
/10
Harvard-Kent
50 Bunker Hill St
Distance between this listing and this school1.24 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
2
/10
Blackstone
380 Shawmut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.37 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
6
/10
Eliot Elementary School
16 Charter St
Distance between this listing and this school0.73 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
6
/10
Warren-Prescott
50 School St
Distance between this listing and this school1.27 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
5
/10
Joseph J Hurley
70 Worcester St
Distance between this listing and this school1.57 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
High School
2
/10
Quincy Upper School
152 Arlington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
1
/10
Snowden International School At Copley
150 Newbury St
Distance between this listing and this school0.92 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Charlestown High School
240 Medford St
Distance between this listing and this school1.43 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Josiah Quincy
885 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
4
/10
Harvard-Kent
50 Bunker Hill St
Distance between this listing and this school1.24 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
2
/10
Blackstone
380 Shawmut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.37 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Eliot Elementary School
16 Charter St
Distance between this listing and this school0.73 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
6
/10
Warren-Prescott
50 School St
Distance between this listing and this school1.27 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
5
/10
Joseph J Hurley
70 Worcester St
Distance between this listing and this school1.57 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Quincy Upper School
152 Arlington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
1
/10
Snowden International School At Copley
150 Newbury St
Distance between this listing and this school0.92 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Charlestown High School
240 Medford St
Distance between this listing and this school1.43 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $82,185. The most common annual income of people living in Boston, MA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 57 Hancock St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 57 Hancock St property is $11,950,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 57 Hancock St is a house located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02114.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 57 Hancock St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 57 Hancock St are: Josiah Quincy: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Harvard-Kent: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Blackstone: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Eliot Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Warren-Prescott: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Joseph J Hurley: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Quincy Upper School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Snowden International School At Copley: GreatSchools Rating 1/10Charlestown High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $33,280 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on October 4, 2021 for $4,450,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 57 Hancock St has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 57 Hancock St is 7,777 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 57 Hancock St is 1870.
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This home is located at 57 Hancock St in Boston, MA and zip code 02114 in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. This 7,777 square foot home, which was built in 1870, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 05, 2024 and is currently priced at $11,950,000.
In March 2024, from all listings sold in Boston, MA there were more than 94 sold above asking price, over 136 sold below and more than 64 were sold right at the asked price. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Boston, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 18.1%. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 41 days, the median list price was $803,954.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Disclaimer: The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein. We may make use of information provided by users of this website - see our Terms of Use for more details on our privacy policy.
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