9 W Cedar St, Boston, MA, 02108
About This Home
This historically significant townhouse was built in the Greek Revival style in 1834 by Asher Benjamin. The house was owned by Benjamin’s heirs until 1925 and was rented to the family of the well known landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff for many years. The home has five bedrooms, a beautiful living room with floor to ceiling windows and great light, a formal dining room, a deck, and a spacious kitchen looking out on a small garden. The home has had a number of updates over the years, including the addition of an exterior iron balcony. A lovely wide staircase winds through the lower four floors. This gem is one of the prettiest houses on Beacon Hill.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1834
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- A,Bsmt,D/D,Det,EIK,FP,HiCeils,HW,Mtl,NewKit,pvtStrg,Strg,Study,Sunny,Vws,W/D
Heating
- Heating features: Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,592
- Total interior livable area: 3,592 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: F
Property
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P01542S000
Features
- Exterior features: Gdn,Deck
Parking
- Parking features: on street with permit. Rental garages nearby
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 | $26,799 | $321,588 |
| Home Insurance * | $985 | $11,820 |
| Property Taxes | $5,088 | $61,056 |
| Electricity | $708 | $8,499 |
| Total | $33,580 | $402,960 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-29 | Listed for sale | $5,300,000 |
| 2002-06-14 | Sold | $2,930,000 |
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