$662,000 - $1,031,000
RENTED AUG 11, 2025

164 Beacon St Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
702 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Marina
  • 9,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 4-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Fully-furnished, short term rental: elegant Back Bay one-bedroom with unparalleled Charles River Views. Gracious, professionally-managed building on one of Boston's finest streets. Located at the foot of Beacon Hill, just a few blocks from the Esplanade, the Public Garden and Newbury Street's shops and cafes. Warm and inviting home has soaring ceilings and an original fireplace and new, (2018) windows provide amazing views of the Charles River and the Esplanade. Elegant wooden floors throughout complement the stylishly updated kitchen. Rent includes hot water. Direct access parking space available for an additional fee. No smoking and no pets.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Christine Mcconville

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 05/05/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Renter's Agent

miles dassoni

Downtown Boston Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,661

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 702 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,500
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, extra storage, furnishings (see remarks), laundry facilities
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4759205

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,661

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Lease Term: Short Term Lease,Term of Rental(3+)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 1500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 112
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 48
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 425
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 702
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 702
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 5.98
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 5.98
  • MAIN SO: AC0953

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Extra Storage, Furnishings (See Remarks), Laundry Facilities
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4759205
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2015
Sold by
Kates Caroline P
Bought by
Caroline P Kates Ret
Current Estimated Value
$932,864

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2003
Sold by
Fischoeder Julia R
Bought by
Kates Caroline P and Kates Caroline

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2002
Sold by
Adams Alexandra P
Bought by
Fischoeder Julia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1998
Sold by
Adams Nancy W
Bought by
Adams Alexandra P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 1993
Sold by
Maffeo Henry
Bought by
Wang Nancy S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Caroline P Kates Ret -- --
Kates Caroline P $480,000 --
Fischoeder Julia $370,000 --
Adams Alexandra P $155,000 --
Wang Nancy S $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wang Nancy S $332,000
Previous Owner Wang Nancy S $334,000
Previous Owner Wang Nancy S $384,000
Previous Owner Wang Nancy S $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Rented $4,200 0.0% --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $4,200 -6.7% $6 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Rent $4,500 0.0% --
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
04/09/2024 04/09/24 Under Contract -- -- --
03/30/2024 03/30/24 For Rent $4,500 0.0% --
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Rented $4,500 +12.6% --
07/18/2023 07/18/23 For Rent $3,995 +28.9% --
03/06/2018 03/06/18 Rented $3,100 +3.3% --
03/06/2018 03/06/18 Under Contract -- -- --
01/15/2018 01/15/18 For Rent $3,000 -- --
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 $9,661 $834,300 $0 $834,300
2024 $8,417 $772,200 $0 $772,200
2023 $8,124 $756,400 $0 $756,400
2022 $8,148 $748,900 $0 $748,900
2021 $7,991 $748,900 $0 $748,900
2020 $7,481 $708,400 $0 $708,400
2019 $7,319 $694,400 $0 $694,400
2018 $6,868 $655,300 $0 $655,300
2017 $6,674 $630,200 $0 $630,200
2016 $6,419 $583,500 $0 $583,500
2015 $6,484 $535,400 $0 $535,400
2014 $6,237 $495,800 $0 $495,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73369946

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002593-000008