40 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114
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$1,325,000
1 Bed
2 Baths
1000 SQFT
0.02 Acre
$438 HOA

Property Description

Beautifully located on sought-after Joy Street, this sunlit 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Carriage house complex from 1865 blends historic charm with modern updates. The spacious third floor 1,000 sq ft floor-through layout features oversized bay windows, hardwood floors, central A/C, in-unit laundry, and a fireplace. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated, and the primary bedroom comfortably fits a king-size bed.The granite and stainless steel kitchen opens to a generous living and dining area—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Located in a professionally managed, pet-friendly building with high owner occupancy, private basement storage, stroller parking, and low condo fees. Just steps from Whole Foods, Public Garden, and Charles Street’s premier dining and shopping.

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Amenities

  • Association Fee Includes: Master Insurance, Sewer, Water

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Common, Heat Pump, Steam
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 1000
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Security: Intercom
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Accessability Features: No

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: U
  • Number of Units: 14
  • Number of Units Owner Occupied: 11
  • Owner Occupied Data Source: Prop Mgr
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $438
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Construction

  • Year Built: 1865
  • Style: Mid-Rise, Other (See Remarks), Split Entry
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Shingle, Slate
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, On Street Permit

Exterior & Grounds

  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73373528
  • Last Updated: 05/16/25
  • Documents on File: Building Permit, Floor Plans, Investment Analysis

Property History tap to expand

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
05/13/2025New$1,325,000$1,325MLSPIN
11/17/2017Sold$995,000$995MLSPIN
10/09/2017Under Agreement$1,029,000$1,029MLSPIN
09/26/2017Contingent$1,029,000$1,029MLSPIN
09/20/2017Back on Market$1,029,000$1,029MLSPIN
09/19/2017Temporarily Withdrawn$1,029,000$1,029MLSPIN
08/22/2017Active$1,029,000$1,029MLSPIN
08/22/2017Active$1,099,000$1,099MLSPIN
01/14/2015Sold$869,000$869MLSPIN
11/20/2014Under Agreement$869,000$869MLSPIN
10/23/2014Contingent$869,000$869MLSPIN
10/16/2014Active$869,000$869MLSPIN
06/01/2011Sold$643,000$643MLSPIN
03/29/2011Under Agreement$649,000$649MLSPIN
02/09/2011Active$649,000$649MLSPIN
01/04/2007Sold$648,000$648MLSPIN
12/08/2006Under Agreement$669,000$669MLSPIN
12/01/2006Reactivated$669,000$669MLSPIN
11/30/2006Expired$669,000$669MLSPIN
11/04/2006Extended$669,000$669MLSPIN
05/04/2006Active$669,000$669MLSPIN
05/04/2006Active$699,000$699MLSPIN
05/04/2006Active$714,000$714MLSPIN
05/04/2006Active$729,000$729MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Mary Beth Kelley, Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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