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78 Pinckney St, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02114

$3,950,000
Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
3311
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1890
Lot size: 1,234 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $1,193 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Just steps from the iconic Louisburg Square in Boston's coveted Beacon Hill neighborhood, this elegant single family townhouse offers five floors of gracious living space, including an in law apartment with a separate entrance. Highlighted by five bedrooms and five full bathrooms, this one of a kind residence features a secluded garden terrace perfect for outdoor dining and views of the Hidden House of Beacon Hill. This classic townhome is a great combination of charm and a premier location. Well maintained with wonderful architectural details and boasting a versatile floor plan including a bedroom/office on the third floor with french doors and beautiful treetop views of the lush courtyard below. The south facing rear elevation explodes with sun drenched, big sky vistas. Enjoy the vibrancy and character of this legendary Beacon Hill neighborhood and have fast access to the Public Garden, the Esplanade, the Charles River, fine shops and wonderful restaurants.

Neighborhood & Transit

Beacon Hill

78 Pinckney St, Boston · MA 02114

Nearby transit

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

  • Charles/MGH Red 0.20 mi
  • Park Street GreenRed 0.34 mi
  • Bowdoin Blue 0.37 mi
  • Boylston Green 0.43 mi
  • Downtown Crossing OrangeRed 0.44 mi
  • Government Center BlueGreen 0.46 mi
  • Arlington Green 0.49 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
467 days
Listing Price:
$3,950,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,193
Tax Assessment:
$3,505,600 in 2025
Taxes:
$3,383 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
3,311 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Kitchen
Main Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 3, Vaulted Ceiling, Double Vanity, Full Bathroom, Fireplace, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
11
Above grade area
2706
Flooring
Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
3
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
1,234 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Deck, Patio, Balcony, Gutters

Parking

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

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Brick
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Slate

Green Features

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

Room details

Living room level
Second Floor
Living room features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Exterior Access
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Closet - Cedar, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet - Cedar, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors
Bedroom 4 level
Fourth Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 5 level
Basement
Bedroom 5 features
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1 level
Basement
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 level
Third Floor

Listing information

Listing agent
Rosemary McCready
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73409336