$2,245,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2014

129 Beacon St Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,169 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,035 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Heat Pump System
  • Deck
  • Central Air
  • 5-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of September 2023

Highly Desirable Location less than One Block from Public Garden. Sun-Flooded Contemporary Penthouse 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Duplex. Private Roofdeck with magnificent panoramic city views. Loft-Like Front Facing Living Room with 10' ceilings, marble fireplace mantel, built-ins, and hardwood floors. North and South exposures.Dramatic Dining Area with ambient lighting. Open Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar. Wine cooler. Master Suite with wall of windows offering stunning views of Boston. En suite Bath with jacuzzi. 4 Skylights.Central A/C. Private Washer/Dryer. Dedicated Storage. One Full Parking Space. Low Condo Fee. Family Friendly Home steps from Park, Charles River, & Newbury St. shops and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelagh Brennan

Cabot & Company Listed on: 01/30/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelagh Brennan

Cabot & Company Listed on: 01/30/2014

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1862

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Interior Spaces

  • 2,169 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • City Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include sewer, insurance
  • 4 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02806 S:008,3353494

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,442

Year Built

Built in 1862

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1862
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Living Area: 2169
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: NA9365
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1104.2
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1035.04
  • MAIN SO: NA9365

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association YN: Yes
  • UNIT BUILDING: 4
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02806 S:008,3353494
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Area: 0.05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2178
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 2169
  • PAGE: 27
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 18442
  • Tax Book Number: 28

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2014
Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Thomas J Folliard J and Thomas Folliard
Bought by
Mouse House Rt and Liss
Seller's Agent
Shelagh Brennan
Cabot & Company
Buyer's Agent
Shelagh Brennan
Cabot & Company
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-6.26%
Current Estimated Value
$2,735,786

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$490,786
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,445,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2010
Sold by
Sabrina Baloun Kavet R and Sabrina Baloun
Bought by
Thomas J Folliard 4 T and Folliard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2008
Sold by
Kavet Matthew S
Bought by
Sabrina Baloun Kavet R and Sabrina Baloun-Kavet

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Novak G Michael G and Novak Gretchen M
Bought by
Kavet Matthew S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$865,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2002
Sold by
Mcguire Thomas G
Bought by
Schroeder Novak G and Schroeder Gretchen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1999
Sold by
Walsh Thalassa A
Bought by
Mcguire Thomas G
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,245,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $1,525,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts $1,331,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $1,200,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $800,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,759,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,445,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $865,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $840,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $2,550,000 -5.6% $1,175 / Sq Ft
07/17/2023 07/17/23 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2023 07/15/23 For Sale $2,700,000 +20.3% $1,244 / Sq Ft
06/02/2014 06/02/14 Sold $2,245,000 -6.3% $1,035 / Sq Ft
03/28/2014 03/28/14 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2014 01/30/14 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $1,104 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $25,825 $2,230,100 $0 $2,230,100
2024 $24,308 $2,230,100 $0 $2,230,100
2023 $22,811 $2,123,900 $0 $2,123,900
2022 $22,655 $2,082,300 $0 $2,082,300
2021 $22,218 $2,082,300 $0 $2,082,300
2020 $21,067 $1,995,000 $0 $1,995,000
2019 $20,608 $1,955,200 $0 $1,955,200
2018 $19,327 $1,844,200 $0 $1,844,200
2017 $18,776 $1,773,000 $0 $1,773,000
2016 $18,227 $1,657,000 $0 $1,657,000
2015 $20,335 $1,679,200 $0 $1,679,200
2014 $18,538 $1,473,600 $0 $1,473,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71627988

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002806-000008