$549,000
SOLD FEB 4, 2025

189 Beacon St Unit 6 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
385 Sq Ft
$253/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,426 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Brownstone
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of February 2025

Investment opportunity! Sunny, updated studio with fantastic rental history on the second block of Beacon. Modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances and breakfast bar. Ornate fireplace, high ceilings, central air and oak floors throughout this historic unit. Large windows with southern exposure. Located in the former Franklin Mansion, which was fully renovated in 2005. Makes for the perfect city investment or pied-a-terre. Steps from Copley Square, Public Gardens, Newbury Street and the Charles River Esplanade. Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

calla gillies

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 01/01/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jax Crerar

eXp Realty

eXp Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,144

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

HOA Fees

  • $253 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 385 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Additional Features

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02732 S:012,4591758

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 7 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,144

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$253 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 385
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1425.97
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1425.97
  • MAIN SO: AC0342

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 253.04
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 6
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02732 S:012,4591758
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 385
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 45
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5144
  • Tax Book Number: 43656

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 7
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2008
Sold by
Bierhans Nancy A and Bierhans Bruce A
Bought by
Moltz Evan J and Morita-Moltz Janet
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$572,663

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2006
Sold by
Beacon St Llc 189 and Franklin Residences Co
Bought by
Bierhans Bruce A and Bierhans Nancy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $310,000 --
Deed $310,000 --
Deed $275,000 --
Deed $275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $419,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $419,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $416,250 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $279,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $220,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Sold $549,000 0.0% $1,426 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
01/01/2025 01/01/25 For Sale $549,000 -- $1,426 / 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 $5,445 $470,200 $0 $470,200
2024 $5,144 $471,900 $0 $471,900
2023 $4,827 $449,400 $0 $449,400
2022 $4,794 $440,600 $0 $440,600
2021 $4,701 $440,600 $0 $440,600
2020 $4,376 $414,400 $0 $414,400
2019 $4,280 $406,100 $0 $406,100
2018 $4,015 $383,100 $0 $383,100
2017 $3,900 $368,300 $0 $368,300
2016 $3,786 $344,200 $0 $344,200
2015 $3,632 $299,900 $0 $299,900
2014 $3,202 $254,500 $0 $254,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73322134

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002732-000012