59 Mount Vernon St, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill

$28,000

Est. $342/month

4

Beds

4.5

Baths

6,860

Sq Ft

$4

Price/Sq Ft

3,667

Lot Sq Ft

1837

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

15 hours 29 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jan 10, 2026 • MLS# 73467235 Copied!

About this home

Set on coveted Mount Vernon St in Beacon Hill, this fully furnished and equipped single-family rental offers an extraordinary historic residence designed by architect Edward Shaw for prominent merchant Adam W. Thaxter, Jr. in 1837. The home spans multiple levels and blends refined historic elegance with modern comfort. The first floor features a gracious foyer, elegant living and formal dining rooms, a chef’s kitchen with eat-in area and direct access to a private garden patio. The second floor offers a media room with adjacent music room and full bath. The third floor is dedicated to the primary suite with sitting room and full bath. The fourth floor includes two large bedrooms, a coffee bar, full bath, laundry, and gym. The fifth floor features one bedroom, full bath, sitting room, and bonus room. The top level showcases a rare octagonal observatory with sweeping city views. Elevator services the 1st through 4th floors. Utilities and housekeeping included, pets welcome with approval.

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

1837

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

4

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

6,860 sq ft

Total Rooms

20

Entry Level

1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1837

Living Area 6,860 sq ft

Lot Size 3,667 sq ft

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 20

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Fireplace(s), Fireplace

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Washer/dryer

Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Fireplaces 12

Basement None

Laundry In Unit

Features Bathroom - Full, Closet, Media Room, Sitting Room

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Patio, City View(s)

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Washer/Dryer

Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Media Room, Sitting Room

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: In Unit

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1837

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Fireplace(s), Fireplace

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source:

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, City View(s)

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 12

Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

59 Mount Vernon St, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108

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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

0.3 mi

Grades K-06

Park Street School

0.3 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 | #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

1.0 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

F

Blackstone Elementary School

1.2 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3

Improved 12 spots from last year

-31.9 below state avg

582 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

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

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Middle School Academy

1.9 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

2.8 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

3.1 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

3.6 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

3.7 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

4.5 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

0.9 mi

Grades 07-12

Cathedral High School

1.2 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

2.3 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

2.3 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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$28,000

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Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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01/10/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$28,000	-	-	Original listing

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