54 Pinckney St · Boston

FOR SALE · MLS #73557536

$6,199,000

beds
5
baths
5
sqft
3,852

54 Pinckney St

Boston, MA 02114

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Pinckney between Louisburg Square and Joy Street

Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
3,852 sqft
Year built
1833
Lot size
1,344 sqft (about 0.03 acres)
Parking spaces
1
Price per sqft
$1,609/sqft

About this home

Welcome to 54 Pinckney Street! Tucked away on one of Beacon Hill’s most coveted blocks just steps from Louisburg Square, 54 Pinckney Street is a masterclass in refined city living. This meticulously renovated townhouse offers five sun-drenched levels of living space, steeped in a rich literary heritage as the former residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Every floor has been reimagined with an uncompromising eye for detail, creating a layout that flows effortlessly from one level to the next.At the heart of the home, the state-of-the-art kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring sleek granite countertops and a premium appliance suite by Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Bosch. It opens directly onto a lush, private garden patio—a rare outdoor sanctuary that was recently featured on the prestigious Beacon Hill Hidden Garden Tour. This professionally planted oasis offers a level of horticultural beauty and privacy that is truly exceptional for the city.The second level serves as the home's centerpiece, boasting a grand formal living room with soaring ceilings and a handsome study/media room complete with a custom wet bar.The primary suite is a true retreat, with a large walk in closet and a breathtaking, spa-like bathroom anchored by a deep resin soaking tub and a glass enclosed shower room. The top floor contains 3 additional bedrooms and two full marble bathrooms featuring Water Works fixtures. Throughout the residence, five stately fireplaces, bespoke millwork, and rich hardwood floors add layers of warmth and character. Practicality is woven into the design with two laundry areas, all-new systems, and a versatile lower-level au pair suite. This private guest space includes a wine cellar, a new kitchen and its own separate entrance, providing independence and convenience for long-term visitors.A modern fire suppression sprinkler system and a security system is also in place.This is a masterful recreation of Old-World Boston, reimagined for a contemporary lifestyle with the highest caliber of craftsmanship and a storied past. Some photos are from a prior listing.

Listed by Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group · Compass
MLS PIN #73557536 · Updated 10/27/2026, 8:09:00 AM ET

Facts & features

Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
5
Full bathrooms
4
Half bathrooms
2
Total bathrooms
5
Total rooms
9
Living area
3,852 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
3,052 sqft
Below grade finished area
800 sqft
Building area
3,852
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
Yes
Interior & systems
Heating
Forced Air
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling available
Yes
Cooling zones
3
Appliances
Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator · Freezer · Washer · Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Interior features
Wired for Sound
Basement
Finished
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
5
Security features
Security System
Primary bathroom features
Yes

Price & tax details

Current asking price$6,199,000
Original asking price$6,399,000
Listed on2026-07-31
Days on market88
Tax record supplied by MLS
YearProperty taxAssessed value
2025$55,224$4,768,900

These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.

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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Schools & performance

2026 MA DESE

School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.

This listing does not name individual schools. Public school information below is context, not an attendance assignment for this address.

Nearby public schools

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24DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Boston Arts Academy

Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Straight-line distance 0.29 km

Progress toward targets 20%

—DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Boston Adult Tech Academy

Grades 11 · 12

Straight-line distance 1.11 km

DESE does not report a percentile for this school.

71DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Quincy Elementary School

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 1.21 km

Progress toward targets 62%

37DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Quincy Upper School

Grades 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Straight-line distance 1.27 km

Progress toward targets 43%

85DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8

Straight-line distance 1.41 km

Progress toward targets 58%

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