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$12,900,000

55-57 Hancock St, Boston MA 02114
Boston, MA 02114
Listed by Glenn Forger
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5.3
Living area
7,777 sqft
Year built
1876

About this home

Grand iconic corner building has just undergone a complete restoration into one of the finest single family homes on Beacon Hill. An extremely rare corner home has stood in this location since 1870 and still posses the papyrus capitals on the entryway columns to mark the style. This sun filled corner property maintains three exposures, 65 windows, ceiling heights ranging from 9-11 to 11-7, three roof decks, courtyard and a sweeping top to bottom staircase that begins in a grand entryway and ends at a dramatic 8 window cupola that truly must be seen. This tremendous home offers substantial curb appeal, three magnificent bays, gracious rooms and architectural detail. Property amenities include elevator, two wet bars, three gas fireplaces, entertainment club level with roof deck, three laundries, top floor media room, three parking spaces, and much more. Spectacular opportunity in one of Boston's most historic and desirable neighborhoods.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73473428
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
February 2, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.04 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Eliot Elementary
0.73 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
796
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
Boston
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.63 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Boston Adult Academy
0.77 mi away · Grades 11-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
120
Student:teacher ratio
6.7:1
District
Boston

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$77,835/mo
$2,580,000 down
$10,320,000 loan
Principal & interest$66,935
Property tax (est.)$10,750
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 30, 2026.

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