The Flat of the Hill

Beacon Hill

Overview

Quite literally situated on the flat of Beacon Hill, this elegant district runs parallel to the Charles River. Where commuters now buzz east and west on Storrow Drive, the river formerly banked. In fact, the Charles River flats extended into most of the now posh Flat of the Hill neighborhood. As landfill took the place of the former river bed, carriage houses and stables of wealthy Bostonians who lived on the actual hill popped up across the Flats. These structures have since been converted into a diverse array of appealing residences – including the charming Row Houses of Beaver Place, Byron Street, Chestnut Street and Brimmer.

Location

Steeped in history, the Flat of the Hill flanks such landmarks as the Charles Street Meeting House, the Church of the Advent, and the Sunflower Castle. The Meeting House, our country’s first integrated church, ensures that this neighborhood remains steeped in history, while a host of cozy restaurants, bakeries, and pubs keeps the district modern, too.

$2M+ Luxury Market Data

There were 13 sales in the Flat of the Hill in 2024, which was a slight drop from 14 sales in 2023. Bringing in less than $50M in sales volume this sub-neighborhood contributed 19% to the Beacon Hill volume overall. The largest deal in the neighborhood was just under $8M at 102 Chestnut Street, a spec single family home completed by a reputable Boston builder. 

The 2024 volume is significantly less than the $89,973,000 the market achieved in 2023 when  there were three transactions that topped $10M. We saw the largest decrease in price per square foot in this area. It was down over 20% from last year from $1,910 to $1,574.91 but this number is not statistically significant based on the smaller number of transactions and the anomaly of three large deals in the year prior. As most Bostonians know, it’s hard to go wrong in this special sub-market.

Neighborhood Specialists

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To learn more about changing market dynamics moving into 2025 check out our Perspective on the Boston Luxury Housing Market>