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90 Mt Vernon St, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02108

$6,700,000
Price
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4996
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1826
Lot size: 2,352 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $1,391 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

On Mount Vernon Street right along Louisburg Square, this quintessential Beacon Hill townhouse admires a sublime wide-open viewpoint centered on the illustrious Square?s picturesque park. Now meticulously restored and renovated, this rare gem is featured in the book ?Beacon Hill: A Living Portrait? and also highlights an idyllic private garden which was on the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill tour. Beauty and grace infuse this understatedly elegant home spanning the centuries with everlasting appeal. Refined moldings and 7 fireplaces add to the inviting ambiance, and large light-filled windows capture glorious leafy views front-to-back. Ideal entertaining spaces include the exquisite double parlors, bar room accessing the deck, and splendid dining room by the 40?-ft. terrace. Skillfully renovated kitchen. Handsome library, 2 offices. Serene primary suite with wardrobe room and luxe onyx bath. Elevator to all levels including full-height basement. Access to Acorn Street for brief parking.

Neighborhood & Transit

Beacon Hill

90 Mt Vernon St, Boston · MA 02108

Nearby transit

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

  • Charles/MGH Red 0.24 mi
  • Park Street GreenRed 0.32 mi
  • Boylston Green 0.38 mi
  • Bowdoin Blue 0.42 mi
  • Downtown Crossing OrangeRed 0.42 mi
  • Arlington Green 0.42 mi
  • Chinatown Orange 0.47 mi
  • Government Center BlueGreen 0.49 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
514 days
Listing Price:
$6,950,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,391
Tax Assessment:
$5,791,500 in 2025
Taxes:
$5,589 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,996 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Total Area 7170+/- sq ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Breakfast Bar, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pot Filler Faucet, Eat-in Kitchen, Custom Built Cabinets, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Range, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 3, Fireplace, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
13
Above grade area
4484
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Concrete, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
2
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
110 Volts, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
2,352 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
City View(s)
Exterior Features
Garden Area, City View(s), Deck - Composite, Deck, Patio

Parking

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

Construction Details

Construction Type
Brick
Siding
Brick
Roof
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 dimensions
33X21
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Wet bar, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
18X21
Dining room features
Ceiling - Beamed, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
Kitchen dimensions
13X23
Primary bedroom dimensions
16X16
Bedroom 2 level
Fourth Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
17X18
Bedroom 2 features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
Bedroom 3 level
Fourth Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
17X16
Bedroom 3 features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
Bedroom 4 dimensions
19X11
Bedroom 4 features
Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 5 level
First Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
17X18
Bedroom 5 features
Fireplace, Ceiling - Beamed, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
8X11
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom 2 level
Fourth Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
8X10
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 3 level
First Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
8X6
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce

Listing information

Listing agent
George Ballantyne
Listing office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #
73382993
Disclosure
Wine “fridge” in lower bar area is non-functional. It holds wine but doesn’t cool it.
Disclosure
Total Area 7170+/- sq ft