At the corner of Myrtle and Garden, near the Myrtle Street Playground
Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
3,660 sqft
Year built
1818
Lot size
1,170 sqft (about 0.03 acres)
Parking spaces
0
Price per sqft
$1,708/sqft
About this home
A truly one-of-a-kind Beacon Hill residence, 70 Myrtle Street preserves the historic charm and curb appeal of its original exterior while offering the rare advantages of a 2019 new build within. Reconstructed from the ground up—including a newly excavated, deepened lower level—this exceptional home blends timeless architectural details with sophisticated modern design, systems, and amenities. Ash floors, reclaimed American White Oak used for built ins, hot water loop ensures hot water is immediately available in all bathrooms - no waiting to come up from basement, restored original elements, floating stairs, gas and wood-burning fireplaces, radiant heat bathroom and kitchen floors, smart-home controls, whole-house audio, zoned HVAC, and premium fixtures create an exceptional living experience. The Bulthaup kitchen features Gaggenau, Miele, and Sub-Zero appliances. Spa-like baths, a private primary-suite balcony, wine cellar, sauna, gym, and custom storage complete the interiors. Rare private outdoor space includes a landscaped, lighted patio with powered doors, Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen, gas and water service, and a permanently plumbed natural-gas fire table—an extraordinary Beacon Hill retreat. Live the life you were always meant to live, on the peak of Beacon Hill.
Listed by Bill Patterson · Craft Realty MLS PIN #73589849 · Updated 10/24/2026, 3:05:00 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
13
Living area
3,660 sqft
Living area source
Measured
Above grade finished area
3,114 sqft
Below grade finished area
546 sqft
Building area
3,660
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Measured
Area includes basement
Yes
Area disclosures
Total gross LA as measured by National Floor Plans (AIA) - plans attached
Interior & systems
Heating
Forced Air · Radiant · Natural Gas · Hydro Air
Heating available
Yes
Heating zones
6
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling available
Yes
Cooling zones
6
Appliances
Gas Water Heater · Water Heater · Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal · Range · Refrigerator · Freezer · Washer · Dryer · Wine Refrigerator · Vacuum System
Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall · Walk-In Closet(s) · Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Bidet · Closet · High Speed Internet Hookup · Open Floorplan · Cable Hookup · Bathroom - With Tub & Shower · Cathedral Ceiling(s) · Bathroom · Home Office · Wine Cellar · Bedroom · Central Vacuum · Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub · Wet Bar · Wired for Sound · High Speed Internet
Basement
Full · Finished · Interior Entry
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
4
Fireplace features
Dining Room · Living Room · Master Bedroom · Bedroom
Security features
Security System
Windows
Skylight · Insulated Windows · Screens
Doors
Pocket Door · Insulated Doors
Primary bathroom features
Yes
Room details
Primary bedroom
Area
196 sqft
Length
14 ft
Width
14 ft
Features
Walk-In Closet(s) · Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood · Balcony - Exterior · Cable Hookup · High Speed Internet Hookup · Slider
Bedroom 2
Area
196 sqft
Length
14 ft
Width
14 ft
Features
Walk-In Closet(s) · Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood · Cable Hookup · High Speed Internet Hookup · Closet - Double
Bedroom 3
Area
154 sqft
Length
14 ft
Width
11 ft
Features
Skylight · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Closet · Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood · Wet Bar · Cable Hookup · High Speed Internet Hookup
Bedroom 4
Area
288 sqft
Length
16 ft
Width
18 ft
Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s) · Closet · Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood · Cable Hookup · High Speed Internet Hookup · Closet - Double
Living room
Area
196 sqft
Length
14 ft
Width
14 ft
Features
Flooring - Hardwood · Balcony - Exterior · Cable Hookup · Exterior Access · High Speed Internet Hookup · Open Floorplan · Slider
Public Transportation · Shopping · Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Medical Facility · Bike Path · Conservation Area · Highway Access · House of Worship · Marina · Private School · Public School · T-Station · University
Senior community
No
Taxes & property records
Annual property tax
$48,567
Tax year
2025
Assessed value
$4,194,000
Parcel number
W:05 P:01871 S:000,3355424
Zoning
R1
Registry book
56080
Registry page
158
Location & listed schools
City
Boston
County
Suffolk
State
MA
ZIP code
02114
MLS area
Beacon Hill
Listed elementary school
Boston Open District
Listed middle school
Boston Latin School
Listed high school
Boston Latin School
Directions
At the corner of Myrtle and Garden, near the Myrtle Street Playground
Listing & disclosures
MLS number
73589849
Listing date
2026-10-20
Original entry date
2026-10-20
Status changed
2026-10-20
Listing modified
2026-10-24
Original list price
$6,250,000
Current list price
$6,250,000
List price per sqft
$1,707.65
Days on market
4
Property market time
4
Disclosures
This is 2019 new construction - NOT A RENOVATION. All Floors are newly built. All new copper plumbing. Radiant heat in main level and all bathrooms. Full building plans are available along with documentation. Garage parking available at the Common Garage · Charles St Garage and Charles River Pk.
Disclosure indicator
N
Lead paint
None · Unknown
Price & tax details
Current asking price$6,250,000
Original asking price$6,250,000
Listed on2026-10-20
Days on market4
Tax record supplied by MLS
Year
Property tax
Assessed value
2025
$48,567
$4,194,000
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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MLS-listed elementary
Boston Open District
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