18 Hancock Street # 4, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$857,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,211
Sq Ft
$708
Price/Sq Ft
1930
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
124
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Feb 18, 2009 • MLS# 70877309 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $899,000
Final Sale Price: $857,000
Difference: $42,000 (-4.7%)
Performance Metrics
95.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
124
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $742
Sale $/sq ft: $708
This property sold for $708 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.7% below the original asking price.

At 124 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Locatd on coveted Hancock St, this renov 2BR, 2BA has everything one could want in a Bcn. Hill home. Spacious eat-in-kit w/grnt, ss appl's, custom cabinets. Lrge front-facing lr/dr w/detail & hi ceil invites entertaining or cozy nights in. Bedrms are large w/ample closet space. Both baths have been completely renovated. A private deck off kitchn is perfect to unwind & relax. Priv laundy room is deeded to this unit. 1 tandem direct access prkg spce included. Best buy on Beacon Hill!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

44.5%
Price Range
143
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73503123
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 16, 2026
$1,449,800
MLS #73503123 - Active
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Sold
Jul 31, 2009
$857,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 143
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Listed for Sale
Feb 18, 2009
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Richard Drinkwater Office: Otis & Ahearn - Back Bay/Downtown
Previous Transaction - MLS #70323831
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 5, 2006
$804,000
MLS #70323831
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $7,842 $737,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,842
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$350
Per month
Assessed Value
$737,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,211 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Tandem
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $7,842
Assessed Value $737,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $350
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 143 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,211 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Tandem
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
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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.7 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
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
1.1 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
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
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.3 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
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
M

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
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.1 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
H

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
2.1 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
2.4 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
2.4 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
2.4 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.1 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
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
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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

18 Hancock Street # 4, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

Listing Information

Listing Agent Richard Drinkwater
Listing Office Otis & Ahearn - Back Bay/Downtown
Office Phone 617-267-3500
Agent MLS ID BB983149
Office MLS ID BB4721
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:19 AM EDT
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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