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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom8
  • Lot Features Corner Lot
  • Parcel Number W:03 P:00089 S:000

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $3,251,500
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$37,652

Parking

  • Parking Spaces3
  • Parking Features Leased

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 6.5
  • Full Bath5
  • Half Baths3

Basic Information

  • List Price$12,900,000
  • MLS Number73473428
  • Modification Date04/07/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • NeighborhoodBeacon Hill
  • SubdivisionBeacon Hill
  • Address55-57 Hancock Street
  • Building Number55-57
  • CountySuffolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetHancock Street
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02114

Building

  • BasementFull, Finished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 3
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Other
  • Property StyleOther (See Remarks)
  • Rooms13
  • Year Built1876
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.04

Interior

  • Flooring Wood

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet7,777
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 7,777
  • Lot Size Square Feet 1,690
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Attached YN Yes

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility

Legal

  • ZoningR1

Other

  • Date Listed02/02/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count16

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Listed by Glenn Forger of Olde Forge Realty

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