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Discover unparalleled luxury at 4 Joy Street, PH, in Beacon Hill. This exclusive penthouse spans the top three floors, featuring four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and private elevator. Just a block away from Boston Common, enjoy opulent living with a bow-front formal living room, dining room, and sunlit library. The kitchen connects to a family room and terrace via a wet bar, perfect for indoor/outdoor living with views of the Charles River and State House. The upper level provides an ideal space for a home office or fitness room. With two fireplaces and private outdoor areas, this residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. As described and featured by Modern Luxury Interior magazine, A Hill Top Sanctuary!
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Heating:Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Heating Zones:6
Cooling:Central Air
Cooling Zones:6
Hot Water:
Water Source:Public
Sewer:Public Sewer
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:2
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Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
4 Joy St PH, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108
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Boston School District local
C-
🎓Where Graduates GoClass of 2021
52%attend college
38%4-Year14%2-Year7%Out of State7%Working
⚠School Safety2024-25
3.7%Above Average
3.2%Suspensions0.3%In-School0.5%Emergency
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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
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#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
1.0 mi
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#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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 mi
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#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
1.4 mi
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#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
1.4 mi
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#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
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.8 mi
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#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
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#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
3.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.9 mi
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#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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
H
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 mi
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#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
1.6 mi
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#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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.2 mi
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#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
C-
East Boston High School
2.2 mi
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#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+
Boston Latin School
2.3 mi
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#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
2.3 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
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 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
3.0 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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🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 23, 2026
$6,500,000
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Office: Compass
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Market Statistics
Days on Market
99 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,795
Tax History
Year
Taxes
Assessment
2025
$73,521
$6,101,000
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Annual Property Tax
$73,521
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$2,600
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Listing Information
Listing OfficeCompass
Agent MLS IDCN207423
Office MLS IDAN2383
Listing Data UpdatedApr 27, 2026 5:10 PM EDT
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