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9 West Cedar St, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$5,300,000
Est. $31,026/month
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,592
Sq Ft
$1,476
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1834
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
10 hours 40 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Mar 29, 2026 • MLS# 73493300 Copied!

About this home

This historically significant townhouse was built in the Greek Revival style in 1834 by Asher Benjamin. The house was owned by Benjamin’s heirs until 1925 and was rented to the family of the well known landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff for many years. The home has five bedrooms, a beautiful living room with floor to ceiling windows and great light, a formal dining room, a deck, and a spacious kitchen looking out on a small garden. The home has had a number of updates over the years, including the addition of an exterior iron balcony. A lovely wide staircase winds through the lower four floors. This gem is one of the prettiest houses on Beacon Hill.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1834
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,592 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1834
Living Area 3,592 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 7
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Greek Revival
Roof Slate

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $48,310
Assessed Value $4,209,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Greek Revival
Year Built: 1834
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace Type:

Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

9 West Cedar St, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108

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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
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.0 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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.0 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.4 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.4 mi | #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
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.7 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
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.2 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
3.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.8 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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 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
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.6 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 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
2.1 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
2.2 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-
East Boston High School
2.4 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+
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
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
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Property History

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🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 29, 2026
$5,300,000
Original listing
Agent: Sally T. Brewster Office: Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 29, 2026 New Listing Added $5,300,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
10 hours 40 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,476

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $48,310 $4,209,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$48,310
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$4,209,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sally T. Brewster
Listing Office Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
Agent MLS ID NB110095
Office MLS ID NB1079
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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