For Sale

70 Myrtle St, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02114

$6,250,000
Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
3660
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1818
Lot size: 1,170 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $1,708 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, Oil, Hydro Air, AC

About this home

A truly one-of-a-kind Beacon Hill residence, 70 Myrtle Street preserves the historic charm and curb appeal of its original exterior while offering the rare advantages of a 2019 new build within. Reconstructed from the ground up—including a newly excavated, deepened lower level—this exceptional home blends timeless architectural details with sophisticated modern design, systems, and amenities. Ash floors, reclaimed American White Oak used for built ins, hot water loop ensures hot water is immediately available in all bathrooms - no waiting to come up from basement, restored original elements, floating stairs, gas and wood-burning fireplaces, radiant heat bathroom and kitchen floors, smart-home controls, whole-house audio, zoned HVAC, and premium fixtures create an exceptional living experience. The Bulthaup kitchen features Gaggenau, Miele, and Sub-Zero appliances. Spa-like baths, a private primary-suite balcony, wine cellar, sauna, gym, and custom storage complete the interiors. Rare private outdoor space includes a landscaped, lighted patio with powered doors, Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen, gas and water service, and a permanently plumbed natural-gas fire table—an extraordinary Beacon Hill retreat. Live the life you were always meant to live, on the peak of Beacon Hill.

Neighborhood & Transit

Beacon Hill

70 Myrtle St, Boston · MA 02114

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Charles/MGH Red 0.23 mi
  • Bowdoin Blue 0.29 mi
  • Park Street GreenRed 0.29 mi
  • Government Center BlueGreen 0.39 mi
  • Downtown Crossing OrangeRed 0.41 mi
  • Boylston Green 0.43 mi
  • State BlueOrange 0.46 mi
  • North Station GreenOrange Commuter Rail 4 routes 0.49 mi
    • Fitchburg Line
    • Haverhill Line
    • Lowell Line
    • Newburyport/Rockport Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
21 days
Listing Price:
$6,250,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,708
Tax Assessment:
$4,194,000 in 2025
Taxes:
$4,047 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,660 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Total gross LA as measured by National Floor Plans (AIA) - plans attached
Kitchen
Open Floor Plan, Peninsula, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Custom Built Cabinets, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Flooring - Concrete, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Cooktop, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Vacuum System
Primary Bedroom
Balcony - Exterior, Fireplace, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Slider, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
13
Above grade area
3114
Flooring
Concrete, Hardwood
Lead paint
None, Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Oil, Unit Control, Hydro Air
Heating Zone
6
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
6
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
1,170 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Other (See Remarks)
Exterior Features
Deck - Wood, Patio, Balcony, Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Other (See Remarks)

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, On Street Permit

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Brick
Roof
Slate, Rubber

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room dimensions
14X14
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Slider
Dining room dimensions
11X25
Dining room features
Fireplace, Closet, Main Level, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Slider, Flooring - Concrete
Kitchen dimensions
10X11
Primary bedroom dimensions
14X14
Bedroom 2 dimensions
14X14
Bedroom 2 features
Fireplace, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Closet - Double
Bedroom 3 dimensions
14X11
Bedroom 3 features
Skylight, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Wet bar, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup
Bedroom 4 dimensions
16X18
Bedroom 4 features
Ceiling - Cathedral, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Closet - Double
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Concrete
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Half

Listing information

Listing agent
Bill Patterson
Listing office
Craft Realty
MLS PIN #
73589849
Disclosure
This is 2019 new construction - NOT A RENOVATION. All Floors are newly built. All new copper plumbing. Radiant heat in main level and all bathrooms. Full building plans are available along with documentation. Garage parking available at the Common Garage, Charles St Garage and Charles River Pk.
Disclosure
Total gross LA as measured by National Floor Plans (AIA) - plans attached