53 Garden St # 2, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$647,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$695,000
Final Sale Price:
$647,000
Difference:
$48,000 (-6.9%)
Performance Metrics
93.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
87
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,053
Sale $/sq ft:
$980
This property sold for $980 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 6.9% below the original asking price.
The property spent 87 days on market before selling.
About this home
Charming, newly painted and absolutely move-in ready 2 bedroom condo in the beautiful Beacon Hill Historic District. Ideal raised 1st floor front location in a 5 unit condo association. Whether you are seeking a city home, investment property or pied-a terre, you’ll love the character, high ceilings, exposed brick, unusually large eat-in kitchen and beautifully renovated bathroom. The layout is ideal with the bedrooms at opposite ends, providing sound separation and privacy for guests, roommates or working from home. Superb location, convenient to MGH & downtown, 1 block to Cambridge Street with Whole Foods, Starbucks, Flour Bakery & more. Stroll down to Charles Street's unique boutiques, cafe's and great restaurants. Everything is nearby: Red/Blue/Green/Orange Line T Stations, North Station, BlueBikes bikeshare, Boston Common, The Public Garden, The Esplanade riverfront bike/walk/roll/run paths. Start enjoying city living today!
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Sold
Dec 16, 2025
Property sold
Pending Sale
Nov 25, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Sep 12, 2025
$675,000
Original listing
Agent: The Ivy Team
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listed for Sale
Sep 12, 2025
$675,000
Original listing
Agent: The Ivy Team
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | ✓ Sold | - | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/25/2025 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 09/12/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $675,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/12/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $675,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,129 | $615,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,129
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$308
Monthly
Assessed Value
$615,600
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
660 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Building
Features
Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,129
Assessed Value
$615,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$308 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
53 Garden St. Does Not Allow Pets. The Source Of All Representations Are From The Seller Or A Public Source: Broker Has Not Verified Same. Condo Documents & Tax Records Describe Unit #2 As A 1 Bed But It Has 2 Bedrooms (ask Broker).
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures
Condo documents describe unit as 1 bed but it has a study/2nd bedroom and has been used as a 2 bed.
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs (2)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
89 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
660 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
660 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Effective Year (Renovated):
1973
Structure Type:
Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.8 mi
|
#47 of 352
|
Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.2 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#86 of 352
|
Score: 50.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
544 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#594 of 825
|
Score: 41.1
Dropped 186 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
1.3 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
78 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.4 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.7 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.0 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.3 mi
UP Academy
2.0 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
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
1.4 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.2 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.3 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.3 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.5 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.2 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.2 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
53 Garden St # 2, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Ivy Team
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone
617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID
TM301206
Office MLS ID
BB5522
Listing Data Updated
Dec 17, 2025 5:28 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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