Ideally located in the heart of Beacon Hill, 20 Joy Street #1 is a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath parlor and garden-level duplex offering a rare combination of space, privacy, and convenience. The home features an updated kitchen, well-proportioned living spaces, excellent storage throughout, and charming patio just off the kitchen. Set within a small association and just moments from Beacon Hill’s shops, restaurants, parks, and the Charles River, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic Beacon Hill living with the comfort of a thoughtful, functional layout.
Listed by Marc Marsan · Red Brick Real Estate, LLC MLS PIN #73585076 · Updated 10/20/2026, 3:05:00 AM ET
Building & association
Total units
4
Building stories
2
Entry level
1
Owner-occupied units
2
HOA fee includes
Heat · Insurance
Association amenities
Hot Water
Pets allowed
Yes
From MLS fields in this listing. Confirm association rules and fees with the association documents.
Facts & features
Home overview
Property subtype
Condominium
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
0
Total bathrooms
2
Total rooms
5
Living area
1,057 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
707 sqft
Below grade finished area
350 sqft
Building area
1,057
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
Yes
Stories
2
Building stories
2
Entry level
1
Entry location
Unit Placement(Below Grade,Upper)
Unit building
1
Interior & systems
Heating
Baseboard
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Ductless
Cooling available
Yes
Cooling zones
3
Flooring
Wood
Basement
N
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
1
Accessibility
No
Construction & condition
Year built
1855
Year built source
Public Records
Year built details
Approximate
Structure type
Rowhouse
Construction materials
Brick
Total units
4
Home warranty
No
Garage & parking
Total parking spaces
0
Parking features
On Street
Garage
No
Garage spaces
0
Covered spaces
0
Open parking
Yes
Open parking spaces
0
Lot & outdoor features
Lot area
1,057 sqft (about 0.02 acres)
Lot size
0.02 acres
Reported lot area
0.02
Lot size units
Acres
Exterior features
Patio
Patio & porch
Patio
Spa
No
Waterfront
No
Beachfront
No
Utilities & infrastructure
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
HOA & community
Association fee
$423
Fee frequency
Monthly
Fee includes
Heat · Insurance
Association amenities
Hot Water
Community features
Public Transportation · Shopping · Medical Facility
Senior community
No
Management
Owner Association
Owner occupied units
2
Taxes & property records
Annual property tax
$9,472
Tax year
2026
Assessed value
$763,900
Parcel number
W:05 P:01887 S:002,3355472
Zoning
CD
Registry book
55165
Registry page
91
Rental terms
Pets allowed
Yes
Location & listed schools
City
Boston
County
Suffolk
State
MA
ZIP code
02114
MLS area
Beacon Hill
Directions
Between Pinckney street and Myrtle Street
Listing & disclosures
MLS number
73585076
Listing date
2026-10-01
Original entry date
2026-10-01
Status changed
2026-10-16
Listing modified
2026-10-20
Original list price
$1,295,000
Current list price
$1,240,000
List price per sqft
$1,173.13
Days on market
19
Property market time
19
Disclosure indicator
N
Lead paint
Unknown
Documents available
Master Deed · Rules & Regs
Price & tax details
Current asking price$1,240,000
Original asking price$1,295,000
Listed on2026-10-01
Days on market19
Tax record supplied by MLS
Year
Property tax
Assessed value
2026
$9,472
$763,900
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
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