22 Joy Street, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill

$3,950,000

Est. $23,262/month

4

Beds

4

Baths

3,788

Sq Ft

$1,043

Price/Sq Ft

0.03

Acres

1890

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

39

Days on Market

Active Listed Dec 4, 2025 • MLS# 73459725 Copied!

About this home

Discover classic Boston living in this elegant four-story Beacon Hill townhouse with a finished basement, perfectly situated on historic Joy Street. High ceilings and sun-splashed rooms create an airy, inviting ambiance throughout, while picturesque views of the charming interior courtyard across the street add a rare sense of openness in the heart of the city.The custom kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring marble countertops and thoughtful craftsmanship—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Each floor offers warm, refined spaces that blend period character with modern comfort.Enjoy unbeatable walkability: stroll to the North End, Chinatown, Back Bay, and the South End with ease. Whether as a primary residence or a coveted city retreat, this home is a jewel of Beacon Hill living—offering timeless style, convenience, and the quintessential Boston experience.

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1890

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

3

Half Bathrooms

2

Living Area

3,788 sq ft

Total Rooms

10

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1890

Living Area 3,788 sq ft

Lot Size 0.03 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 3

Basement Partially Finished

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Stone

Architecture Colonial, Federal

Roof Shingle

Features Deck, Patio

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck, Patio

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $37,068

Assessed Value $3,201,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Federal

Year Built: 1890

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Stone

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio

Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Gentle Sloping

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

22 Joy Street, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

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Nearby Schools

School District

Boston School District local

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

52% attend college

38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

3.7% Above Average

3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency

↓ 1.8% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

Advent School

0.4 mi

Grades K-06

Park Street School

0.4 mi

Grades K-07

St. John Elementary School

0.7 mi

Grades PK-08

The Learning Project

0.7 mi

Grades K-06

A

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

0.8 mi | #48 of 352 | Score: 57.2

Improved 2 spots from last year

-1.1 below state avg

784 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades PK-08

Kingsley Montessori School

1.1 mi

Grades PK-06

D

Melvin H. King South End Academy

1.1 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2

Improved 363 spots from last year

-38.1 below state avg

125 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-12

C

Harvard-Kent Elementary School

1.3 mi | #589 of 824 | Score: 41.5

Dropped 181 spots from last year

-16.7 below state avg

334 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

A-

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

1.3 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3

Improved 4 spots from last year

-7 below state avg

507 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

F

Blackstone Elementary School

1.3 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3

Improved 12 spots from last year

-31.9 below state avg

582 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Middle School Academy

1.9 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

2.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Nativity Prep School

3.2 mi

Grades 05-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

3.3 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9

Improved 187 spots from last year

-16.3 below state avg

1,126 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

3.7 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

3.7 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

4.6 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

8.0 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9

Improved 20 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

477 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Edwards Middle

1.4 mi

UP Academy

1.9 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

C

Quincy Upper School

0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6

Improved 4 spots from last year

-13.6 below state avg

557 students Very Diverse

12 sports • 208 athletes

High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

Newman School

1.0 mi

Grades 07-12

Cathedral High School

1.3 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

D

Charlestown High School

1.5 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0

Improved 49 spots from last year

-27.2 below state avg

754 students Diverse

11 sports • 488 athletes

Early College Program

Grades 07-12

C-

East Boston High School

2.2 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3

Improved 31 spots from last year

-20.9 below state avg

1,252 students Less Diverse

14 sports • 584 athletes

Early College Program

Grades 07-12

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

2.3 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1

Improved 94 spots from last year

+2.9 above state avg

1,509 students Very Diverse

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

2.4 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3

Improved 61 spots from last year

+15.1 above state avg

2,424 students Very Diverse

18 sports • 2,006 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

2.4 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7

Improved 356 spots from last year

-26.6 below state avg

565 students Diverse

10 sports • 242 athletes

Early College Program

Grades 07-12

C

Ruth Batson Academy

3.1 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6

Improved 346 spots from last year

-30.6 below state avg

604 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin Academy

3.1 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9

Improved 214 spots from last year

+5.7 above state avg

1,693 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

High Graduation Rate Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

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Listed for Sale

Dec 4, 2025

$3,950,000

Original listing

Agent: Janet Lamb Office: Sterling Beacon Hill

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
12/04/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$3,950,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Dec 4, 2025	New Listing Added	$3,950,000	—
Oct 11, 2025	Sold	$3,950,000	—

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Days on Market

39 days

Price per Sq Ft

$1,043

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$37,068	$3,201,000

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