8 Brimmer St # 5B, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$242,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$249,000
Final Sale Price:
$242,500
Difference:
$6,500 (-2.6%)
Performance Metrics
97.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$741
Sale $/sq ft:
$722
This property sold for $722 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 2.6% below the original asking price.
With only 17 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
$722/sq ft
Area Median
$463/sq ft
Difference
+55.9%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Quaint and cozy penthouse studio with separate eat-in kitchen, located on very desirable Brimmer Street on the "flat" of Beacon Hill. Features include a skylight in the kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, a fireplace in the main room, an older full bath and wonderful natural light. Common laundry in the basement. Please note the fifth floor location with no elevator.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
44.8%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73527815
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jun 1, 2026
$439,000
MLS #73527815 - Active
Sold
May 31, 2011
$242,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
Listed for Sale
Apr 12, 2011
$249,000
Original listing
Agent: Marc Marsan
Office: Red Brick Real Estate, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $439,000 | - | - | MLS #73527815 - Active |
| 05/31/2011 | ✓ Sold | $242,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/12/2011 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $249,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $3,304 | $258,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,304
Tax Year 2011
HOA Fee
$259
Per month
Assessed Value
$258,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
336 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Stories
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
60 Amps/less
Water
Public, City/town Water
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,304
Assessed Value
$258,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$259
Fee Includes
Heat, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
1
Pets
No
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse","Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
5B
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
18 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
336 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
5
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Structure Type:
Rowhouse, Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Hot Water
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public, City/Town Water
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, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility
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
3 schools
Advent School
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Middle Schools
2 schools
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.1 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.4 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Commonwealth School
0.5 mi
Grades 09-12
Snowden International
0.6 mi
C-
Snowden International High School
0.6 mi
|
#301 of 346
|
Score: 38.1
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.1 below state avg
435 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 78 athletes
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
8 Brimmer St # 5B, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Marc Marsan
Listing Office
Red Brick Real Estate, LLC
Office Phone
617-248-8899
Agent MLS ID
NB111142
Office MLS ID
NB2003
Listing Data Updated
May 1, 2026 12:18 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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