Abby Bielagus and Chandler Presson Abby Bielagus and Chandler Presson | April 1, 2024 | Home & Real Estate, Feature,
86 Mount Vernon Street
Boston’s real estate market is booming, and gorgeous properties can be found on every corner. But how far exactly does your money get you? We’re comparing three Beacon Hill properties all priced between $9-12 million to show how much bang you can get for your buck.
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This $11,950,000 Beacon Hill home is as rare as they come. This Egyptian Revival has stood in Beacon Hill since 1870 and still has papyrus capitals on the entryway columns to mark its storied past. Complete with 65 windows, 9-11 foot ceilings, three exposures, three rooftop decks, a courtyard and a gorgeous eight-window cupola, the opportunities are near endless in this home. From the curb appeal to the enviable location, 57 Handcock Street is just waiting to become one of the finest single-family homes in all of Boston. Glenn Forger, Old Forge Realty, 617.293.2395, oldforgerealty.com
Historic, grand, elegant and peaceful are all words that come to mind when considering this $11.5 million Beacon Hill residence. 86 Mount Vernon Street has it all, from gorgeous news of verdant Louisburg Square to charming original details from its 1875 build. Soaring ceilings, gorgeous crown molding, six fireplaces with original mantels and a stunning rooftop garden terrace all await. Don’t forget modern amenities such as radiant heat underneath the mahogany floors, direct elevator access on all floors, and top-of-line appliances. Kevin Ahearn, Douglas Elliman, 617.922.8744, elliman.com
This $8,995,000 contemporary three-plus bedroom penthouse in the Archer Residences, the only full-service building in Beacon Hill, offers all of the latest amenities set against the neighborhood’s historic backdrop. More than 2,870 square feet of living space is almost doubled when custom accordion doors slide open in the kitchen to seamlessly incorporate the roughly 2,500 square-foot private terrace. Maggie Gold Seelig, Michael Harper, Maggie Lawler, and Ellie Cornish Chu, MGS Group Real Estate, 617.714.4544, mgsgrouprealestate.com
Whether you prefer tons of square footage, historic charm or prime location, these on-the-market Beacon Hill properties are rare opportunities. Let us know which is your favorite!
Photography by: 86 Mount Vernon Street image courtesy of Douglas Elliman; 45 Temple Street PH3 by Boston Virtual Imaging