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Listing broker remarks

Beautifully Renovated sun-drenched single-family brownstone is gracefully situated on a quiet, tree-lined street just moments from the Boston Common and the boutiques and dining of Charles Street. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths the main level offers an elegant, open-concept living and dining area designed for refined entertaining, complemented by a thoughtfully appointed chef’s kitchen featuring premium stainless-steel appliances and gas cooking. On the second floor, the serene primary suite is anchored by a stately fireplace and enhanced by dual closets and a well-appointed en-suite bath. A spacious front-facing room across the hall provides exceptional flexibility as a family room, office, or additional bedroom. The third floor hosts two generously proportioned bedrooms, including a rear-facing suite with a beautifully updated en-suite bath. Crowning the home, the sunlit fourth floor offers a private retreat ideal for an au pair or guests, complete with a full kitchen, expansive bedroom, full bath, and inviting living area. Skylights flood the space with natural light, while sliding glass doors open to a private balcony showcasing captivating views of the skyline. Truly an elegant Home. Open Houses Saturday 9/12 from 12-1:30 & and Sunday 9/13 from 1-2.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Beacon Hill

Boston's federal-era hillside neighborhood adjacent to the State House; brick row houses and gas lamps.

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Back Bay

Boston's Victorian brownstone district laid out on the filled-in tidal bay; Commonwealth Avenue Mall as central axis.

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Key details

  • 3,228 sq ft
  • 1,192 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 1890 built
  • $1,237 / sq ft
  • $45,848 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠4⁠5⁠6⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
54 Brimmer St
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02108
Deed (Bk/Pg)
52140 / 240

Historic designations

National Register
Beacon Hill Historic District
Local Historic District
Beacon Hill Historic District (2024 Boundary Increase) · includes D.11
MACRIS Inventory
Brimmer Street Terrace

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Neighborhood: Boston

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.