NOT LISTED FOR SALE

189 Beacon St Unit 6 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $467,000 - $631,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
385 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 4, 2025

Last sale price $549,000 $1,426 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,761 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Brownstone
  • Wood Flooring
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 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 LLC - Corporate Office

eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,144

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 436

HOA Fees

  • $253 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • 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

Additional Features

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 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

436 Sq Ft Lot

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
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 385
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • 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
  • 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 Sq Ft: 385
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5144

Multi Family

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 1, 2025
Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
calla gillies
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jax Crerar
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$549,000
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$556,026

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,026
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.86%
Original Mortgage
$419,000
Interest Rate
0.0672%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$549,000 None Available
$310,000 --
$275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $419,000
Previous Owner $416,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

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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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • calla gillies

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    calla gillies

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (774) 521-6975

    8 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    calla gillies
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jax Crerar

    eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

    (508) 596-6710

    2 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Jax Crerar
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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

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

189 Beacon St Unit 6, Boston, MA

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