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$4,950,000

86 Charles St Boston, MA 02114

12 beds
12 full
5,178 sqft
0.04 acres
$956 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 86 Charles St

The offering is a 12-unit multifamily asset located in one of the highest barrier-to-entry markets in the country, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts. The property is situated in an ideal location, between Mount Vernon and Pinckney Streets, on the “flat of the hill”, offering residents convenient access to the amenities that make up the area as well as the deep employer base such as Mass General Hospital and Kendall Square. The property has been extremely well kept with recent improvements, however, new ownership can capitalize on a value-add business plan through in-unit and cosmetic renovations

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
StatusActive
(New)
Size5,178 sqft
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1899
MLS #73413479

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 12
  • Total Bedroom Count: 12
  • List Price: $4,950,000
  • Price/SqFt: $955
  • Annual Tax Amount: $30,105
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Other
  • Directions: 86 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Stories: 6
  • Living Area: 5,178 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73413479
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Boston Realty Advisors
  • Office Phone: (617) 375-7900
  • Listing Agent: Kevin Benzinger

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 28, 2010
Home Sold
$2,880,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$2,761,900$30,105
2023$2,866,400$30,785
2022$2,746,800$29,885
2021$2,760,200$29,451
2020$2,645,000$27,931
2019$2,656,500$28,000

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

885 Washington St

5

Kennedy-Longfellow

Public District PK-5

1.1 mi

158 Spring St

3

Blackstone Innovation School

Public District PK-5

1.2 mi

380 Shawmut Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $97,610. Most Boston, MA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
17%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

76%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
40%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 86 Charles St

The listing price of 86 Charles St property is $4,950,000.

The property 86 Charles St is a multi located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02114.

Active Listing: 86 Charles St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 86 Charles St are: Josiah Quincy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Kennedy-Longfellow (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Blackstone Innovation School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Eliot K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Warren / Prescott K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Snowden International School At Copley (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Boston Adult Technical Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Quincy Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $30,105 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 28, 2010 for $2,880,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 86 Charles St is 5,178 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 86 Charles St is 1899.

This home is located at 86 Charles St in Boston, MA and zip code 02114 in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. This 5,178 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 12 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $4,950,000.

Over 158 listings were sold over their listed price in July 2025 in Boston, MA. In the same period over 266 listings were sold below the listed price and 76 listings were sold for the listed price. Between June and July 2025, Boston, MA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 4.4%. Listings spent 38 days on the market in July 2025, and had a median list price of $846,179 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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