A 87-unit condominium community in Back Bay, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 12 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
Garrison Hall Condominium at 8 Garrison Street is an 87-unit elevator building in Boston's Back Bay, a former luxury hotel that retains the glamour of a bygone era. The building carries genuine historic character—a limestone facade, marble lobby with marbled columns, and a grand entry—while individual units have been steadily modernized. Over the last 12 months, three sales closed at a median price of $490,000, or roughly $1,211 per square foot, with units averaging 102 days on market.
Based on listing descriptions, residents can expect:
HOA fees range from approximately $224 to $587.44 per month, with several studios noted for low condo fees.
The building offers studios and one-bedrooms, with occasional two-bedroom layouts. Studios range from efficient front-facing units around 365 square feet to larger parlor-level, two-room studios with separate or eat-in kitchens. One-bedrooms include parlor-level homes with oversized windows, upper-floor units with corner exposures, and rear-facing units overlooking the Southwest Corridor Park. At least one two-bedroom, two-bath unit features an ensuite master with double sinks, a cook's island, granite counters, and central air.
Common features across units include hardwood floors, high ceilings (up to 12–14 feet on parlor levels), bay and bowfront windows, and original woodwork and moldings. Many kitchens have been renovated with granite or stone counters, gas cooking, stainless appliances, and dishwashers. Parlor and higher floors are frequently cited for strong natural light, with south, southwest, and west exposures offering rooftop and Back Bay views.
The location is a standout draw. Garrison Hall sits on a quiet residential street one block from Shaw's at the Shops at Prudential and steps from Copley Place. It is positioned between the Back Bay and the South End, close to Northeastern University and Berklee. Commuters have quick access to the MBTA, including the Orange Line at Massachusetts Avenue. Listings consistently frame the building as a fit for first-time buyers, pied-à-terre owners, students, and investors alike.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside Garrison Hall — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about Garrison Hall →Over the last 12 months, units at Garrison Hall Condominium sold at a median of $490,000, about $1211 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at Garrison Hall Condominium currently range from roughly $224 to $587.44, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
Garrison Hall Condominium is a 87-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at Garrison Hall Condominium averaged about 102 days on market, with 3 closings in the period.
