$1,320,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2022

157 Beacon St Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,014 Sq Ft
$412/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,302 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Deck
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Brownstone
  • Central Air
  • 4-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of September 2023

Beautiful Back Bay penthouse unit offering 360° city views from a spectacular private roof deck. This tastefully renovated two bedroom one & a half bath unit features open kitchen, living & dining area with high ceilings, exposed brick, beautiful hardwood floors and in-unit laundry. Amazing city location, steps away from the Boston Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, and the shops and restaurants on Newbury and Charles streets. Walkability score of 97 with easy access to the airport and major routes in and out of Boston, plus a quick walk to both the Red and Green lines.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yvonne Muir

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate License #449513571 Listed on: 04/29/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Cohen Team

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,080

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

HOA Fees

  • $412 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,014 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • No Units Above

Community Details

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance
  • 5 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02748 S:010,3352846

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,080

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$412 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Living Area: 1014
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN1049
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1375.74
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1301.78
  • MAIN SO: BB5522

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 412
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02748 S:010,3352846
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1014
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 165
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9080
  • Tax Book Number: 53807

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2023
Closed on
Sep 8, 2023
Sold by
Liu Yusu
Bought by
Lehan Connor and Clayton Katherine
Seller's Agent
Steven Cohen Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Fiona Romeri
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
List Price
$1,365,000
Sold Price
$1,349,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,000
-1.17%
Total Days on Market
23
Views
110
Current Estimated Value
$1,450,641

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,641
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2005
Sold by
Defina George E
Bought by
Zablatsky Marc H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2001
Sold by
Driemeyer David W
Bought by
Stickney Shari M and Depina George E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1988
Sold by
Schmitt Steven J
Bought by
Driemeyer David W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
10.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Condominium Deed $1,349,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed $440,000 --
Deed $242,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,056,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $275,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $85,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Sold $1,349,000 0.0% $1,330 / Sq Ft
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2023 08/07/23 Price Changed $1,349,000 -1.2% $1,330 / Sq Ft
07/19/2023 07/19/23 For Sale $1,365,000 +3.4% $1,346 / Sq Ft
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Sold $1,320,000 -5.4% $1,302 / Sq Ft
05/23/2022 05/23/22 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2022 05/11/22 Price Changed $1,395,000 -6.7% $1,376 / Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 For Sale $1,495,000 +45.9% $1,474 / Sq Ft
12/09/2014 12/09/14 Sold $1,025,000 0.0% $1,011 / Sq Ft
11/10/2014 11/10/14 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2014 11/02/14 Off Market $1,025,000 -- --
10/28/2014 10/28/14 For Sale $949,000 -- $936 / 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 $14,330 $1,237,500 $0 $1,237,500
2024 $13,204 $1,211,400 $0 $1,211,400
2023 $12,391 $1,153,700 $0 $1,153,700
2022 $12,306 $1,131,100 $0 $1,131,100
2021 $12,069 $1,131,100 $0 $1,131,100
2020 $11,744 $1,112,100 $0 $1,112,100
2019 $11,488 $1,089,900 $0 $1,089,900
2018 $10,773 $1,028,000 $0 $1,028,000
2017 $10,466 $988,300 $0 $988,300
2016 $10,001 $909,200 $0 $909,200
2015 $9,726 $803,100 $0 $803,100
2014 $8,809 $700,200 $0 $700,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72974214

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002748-000010