Joan Kennedy’s Beautiful Boston Back Bay Home

Joan Kennedy’s Beautiful Boston Back Bay Home Priced at $2.599 million

The Boston Back Bay home of Joan Kennedy, who resided there for over 45 years before her death last year, is up for sale for $2.599 million. Beyond its Kennedy connection, it is the apartment where Joan rebuilt her life away from the political spotlight and spent hours playing the piano in the light-filled living room, attaining some degree of notoriety as a classical pianist. She released her book The Joy of Classical Music: A Guide for You and Your Family in 1992, following several performances with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

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Joan had a close-up view of American history as the former wife of Senator Ted Kennedy and sister-in-law of President John Kennedy and New York Senator Robert Kennedy, and her home provides a unique glimpse into the private life she built for herself. Joan moved into this 1920s-era apartment shortly before her divorce from Senator Ted Kennedy in 1982 and stayed until her death in 2025. Located in one of Boston Back Bay's most prestigious buildings on the sunny and riverfront side of Beacon Street, the 2,075-square-foot home has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a den. The living room, dining room, and main bedroom all have large windows that frame the Charles River, providing nice views of the river, treeline and city. The apartment has handsome hardwood floors throughout, a lovely wood-burning fireplace, and an impressive mantle with greenish marble inlay. A live-in superintendent, elevator access, and storage are further features of the home. Joan’s apartment is a unique combination of comfort, grandeur, and history—the pinnacle of sophisticated Boston living.

The home is listed with Linda Barrett of Douglas Elliman.

Source: www.elliman.com