$1,050,000
About this home
A rare opportunity to own a unique architectural gem. Located at 1 Chestnut Street in Beacon Hill, this one bedroom condo is a beautifully preserved brick and beam unit. The kitchen boasts a Vermont farmhouse worktable/island with original oak file cabinet drawers. The island has been fitted with a top-of -the line convection stove. Opposite the farmhouse island are white flush-frame cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and soapstone countertops. Festive string lighting along with vintage commercial pendants creates a chic atmosphere. The single-level, floor through open layout is defined by a cathedral-beamed ceiling with skylights, wide-planked original pine flooring, exposed original brick, and multiple windows to provide abundant daylight and fabulous cityscape views.The separate bedroom has a wood-beamed ceiling and ample closet space. The bathroom is a stunning white-on-white sanctuary with a steam shower feature, antique chandelier, and oversized pedestal sink. 5B’s other features include: in unit W/D, elevator, ample storage under the dormers (including a roll-out double bed-great for guests), and AC. There’s also an additional storage unit. This home sits amid Boston’s notable historic architecture and near the shops, dining, services, and cafes of Charles Street; Boston Common; the Public Garden; Charles River paths; Newberry Street; and downtown.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73573109
- Property type
- Condominium
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 41
- On market date
- September 10, 2026
- Stories
- 1
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 711
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
- District
- Boston
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student:teacher ratio
- 7.5:1
- District
- Cambridge
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student:teacher ratio
- 6.7:1
- District
- Boston
Walkability
Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 15, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.