8 Brimmer St APT 5B, Boston, MA, 02108
About This Home
Sitting on the Flat of Beacon Hill, this penthouse studio on Brimmer Street delivers the full romance of the neighborhood from an elevated vantage point. Moments from the city's best restaurants, boutique shopping, and the Esplanade, the location couldn't be better. A wood-burning fireplace with brick surround anchors the living space, while city views stretch beyond the rooftops. The kitchen opens to a skylight and generous window that flood the room with natural light. The tiled bathroom offers a tub/shower combo and thoughtful built-in storage, making every inch count. For investors or buyers seeking a starting point in one of Boston's most coveted neighborhoods, this one is hard to beat.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium,Rowhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range
- Laundry features: Common Area,In Building
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 336
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 336
- Total interior livable area: 336 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:02430 S:016,3354283
- Zoning: CD
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Back)
Lot
- Lot size: 336 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,219 | $26,628 |
| Home Insurance * | $81 | $972 |
| Property Taxes | $424 | $5,088 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $3,078 | $36,936 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Price change | $439,000 |
| 2026-06-19 | Price change | $449,000 |
| 2026-06-01 | Listed for sale | $459,000 |
| 2011-05-31 | Sold | $242,500 |
| 2011-04-13 | Listed for sale | $249,000 |
| 2003-06-05 | Sold | $190,000 |
| 1997-04-02 | Sold | $80,000 |
| 1995-12-07 | Sold | $46,500 |
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