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$8,990,000

86 Mount Vernon Street, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108
Listed by Tracy Campion
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.2
Living area
4,492 sqft
Year built
1875

About this home

No. 86 Mount Vernon is a spectacular corner residence overlooking the coveted Louisburg Square in Boston’s most storied neighborhood. Built circa 1875, this 20’ wide townhouse offers 4,492 SQFT of classically scaled living space across 4 levels. The gracious floor plan has been reconfigured for today’s modern lifestyle, all while preserving the beauty and integrity of the magnificent historic details throughout the home. A grand double parlor living room, soaring ceiling heights, exquisite crown molding and ironwork, 70 windows and 6 original fireplaces serve as a lasting testament to a golden age of living. The 3rd floor living area opens to an expansive rooftop garden terrace with stunning views of Beacon Hill and the Back Bay skyline. Atop it all is a luxurious primary suite with multiple closets and a lavish 5-piece marble bath. Additional features include radiant heated mahogany floors throughout, direct elevator access to all floors and 1 parking space at the Brimmer St. Garage.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73333444
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
1
Lot size
0.03 sqft
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Josiah Quincy
0.72 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
711
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Boston
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.53 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
0.64 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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$1,798,000 down
$7,192,000 loan
Principal & interest$46,647
Property tax (est.)$7,492
Home insurance (est.)$150

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