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40 Joy St # 4, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$1,325,000
Est. $8,100/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
$1,325
Price/Sq Ft
1865
Year Built
Condominium
Type
20
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 9, 2025 • MLS# 73428273 Copied!

About this home

Perfectly positioned just one flight up in one of Beacon Hill's historic carriage houses, this oversized two bedroom floor-through home seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern comfort. A spacious and desirable open concept living and dining area welcomes you, showcasing a beautiful bay window and wood-burning fireplace ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, an abundance of cabinet storage and a breakfast bar with overhang for stools. The generously sized primary bedroom includes double closets, exposed brick and ensuite access to the full bathroom, while the second bedroom is perfectly suited for a guest room, a home office - or a combination of the two. Complete with an additional half bathroom, central AC, washer/dryer in-unit and private storage. Building is professionally managed and dog friendly. A truly unique offering in the heart of Beacon Hill.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BOBSON RESIDENTIAL LLC
Mailing Address 896 BEACON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02215

Land Use

Use Code 112
Description Apartments (8+ units)
Style APT 7-30 UNITS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $4,714,800

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $1,758,000 $2,956,800 $4,714,800 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 11, 2018 $9 59433/197

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Dec 1, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1802756 		Closed $7,200
Nov 25, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1800497 		Closed $7,000
Nov 17, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1798198 		Open $31,000
Jul 2, 2024 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1621039 		Open $9,600
Jun 25, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1614364 		Open $7,000
Sep 26, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1527577 		Open $7,000
Sep 26, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1528522 		Open $6,000
Aug 9, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1512221 		Closed $5,000
Aug 2, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1505754 		Closed $69,000
Aug 2, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1505759 		Closed $69,000
Aug 2, 2023 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1505825 		Closed $9,600
Jul 31, 2023 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1505833 		Closed $9,600
May 26, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1472915 		Open $55,900
May 19, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1476041 		Closed $73,500
May 18, 2023 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1476081 		Open $9,600
Apr 19, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1463554 		Closed $94,950
Mar 23, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1449298 		Closed $6,000
Feb 27, 2023 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1443983 		Closed $9,600
Feb 24, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1443904 		Open $67,000
Jan 27, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1434933 		Open $6,000
Dec 9, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1422262 		Open $5,500
Dec 5, 2022 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1420430 		Closed $9,600
Dec 2, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1420406 		Open $67,000
Dec 2, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1420419 		Closed $67,000
Dec 2, 2022 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1420432 		Open $9,600
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Match: geocode_proximity (84.2% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,350,000
Final Sale Price: $1,325,000
Difference: $25,000 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,350
Sale $/sq ft: $1,325
This property sold for $1,325 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,325/sq ft
Area Average
$469/sq ft
Difference
+182.5%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1865
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $9,149
Assessed Value $1,127,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1865
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
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:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

40 Joy St # 4, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

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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
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 | #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
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: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.2 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
2.0 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
3.4 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School 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
Rising School 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 | #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
1.4 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 Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.1 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 Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.4 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 Rising School 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 Rising School Strong Athletics
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 Rising School
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 Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.2 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 Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

1.9%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Oct 21, 2025
$1,325,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2025
$1,350,000
Original listing
Agent: The Robinette Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 9, 2025 New Listing Added $1,350,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
20 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,325

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $9,149 $1,127,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,149
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$438
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,127,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Robinette Team
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID TM358887
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Oct 23, 2025 10:45 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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