Dimensions7 x 5
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
17 Bowdoin St, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$705,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$899,000
Final Sale Price:
$705,000
Difference:
$194,000 (-21.6%)
Performance Metrics
78.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
85
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$946
Sale $/sq ft:
$742
This property sold for $742 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 21.6% below the original asking price.
The property spent 85 days on market before selling.
About this home
Rare opportunity to live in or renovate a penthouse 3bed/2bath residence at Lindsay Place, a classic brick brownstone ideally situated in Beacon Hill just steps from Charles Street, Mass General Hospital, Whole Foods, Suffolk University Law School, and an array of shops & restaurants. Positioned on the top floor, the residence enjoys abundant natural light from both eastern and western exposures. The kitchen features gas cooking and a breakfast bar, opening to a spacious living and dining area with recessed lighting, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. Additional features include parquet hardwood flooring, central A/C, ample closet space, and washer/dryer hookups. This exceptional Beacon Hill location offers unparalleled access to downtown Boston, the Charles River Esplanade, public transportation, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. This home offers exceptional convenience, in one of Boston's most sought after neighborhoods.
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Property History
Market Insights
2
Price Changes
99.5%
Price Range
86
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Sold
Aug 25, 2026
$705,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 86
Previous Transaction - MLS #73548840
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 27, 2026
$4,800
MLS #73548840
Status: Active under contract
Jun 29, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jun 27, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
May 26, 2026
$860,000
$15,000
(-1.71%)
From $875,000 to $860,000 (-1.7%)
Price Reduced
Apr 28, 2026
$875,000
$24,000
(-2.67%)
From $899,000 to $875,000 (-2.7%)
Listed for Sale
Apr 14, 2026
$860,000
Original listing
Agent: Coduri Magnus Group
Office: Engel & Volkers Wellesley
Listed for Sale
Apr 14, 2026
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Coduri Magnus Group
Office: Engel & Volkers Wellesley
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2026 | ✓ Sold | $705,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/27/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $4,800 | - | - | MLS #73548840 |
| 06/29/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/27/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 05/26/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $860,000 | $15,000 | - | From $875,000 to $860,000 (-1.7%) |
| 04/28/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $875,000 | $24,000 | - | From $899,000 to $875,000 (-2.7%) |
| 04/14/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $860,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 04/14/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $899,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,131 | $874,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,131
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$1,205
Monthly
Assessed Value
$874,900
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1890
Living Area
950 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Stories
1
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Parquet
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Building, In Unit
Features
Elevator
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Slate, Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
60 Amps/less
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,131
Assessed Value
$874,900
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$1,205 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Air Conditioning
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
20
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Association Allows W/d To Be Installed In-unit (hookups In Hallway Closet). Rentals Are Allowed With Minimum Lease Duration Of 12 Months. No A/c In 3rd Bedroom. Additional Storage In Basement. Compactor Is Not Functional.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
5BC
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Public records reflects two bedrooms; owners put up a wall to create 3rd bedroom.
Documents
Unit Deed (1)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
86 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
950 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
950 sq ft above grade
Dimensions9.75 x 9.25
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
Dimensions11 x 7.333333333
FeaturesBreakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove
Dimensions7.25 x 5
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Dimensions12.416666666 x 11.333333333
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
Dimensions16 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Dimensions14.333333333 x 13.333333333
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
FeaturesNo
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:
Parquet
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Elevator
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Building, In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Slate, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
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
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
St. John Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.6 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
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.1 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
1.2 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
Kingsley Montessori School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.3 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
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
3.0 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
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.5 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
3.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.2 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
1.1 mi
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
Cathedral High School
1.4 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.0 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
2.5 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
2.5 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
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
3.3 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
17 Bowdoin St, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Coduri Magnus Group
Listing Office
Engel & Volkers Wellesley
Office Phone
781-591-8333
Agent MLS ID
TM336255
Office MLS ID
AN3335
Listing Data Updated
Aug 26, 2026 9:44 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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