$849,000

228 Beacon St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated payment $6,102/month

Total Views 74,240
1 Bed
2 Baths
858 Sq Ft
$990 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • 5-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Waterfront
  • Brownstone
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

CHARMING BACK BAY ELEGANCE | This duplex condo (parlor&lower) blends classic character w smart design across two refined levels. Exposed brick, detailed millwork, and a FP framed by bay windows create an inviting atmosphere, while the chef ready kitchen w modern appliances and seamless flow to a private patio, incorporating outdoor space with effortless grace. Enjoy your own garden w direct access to Back St and Esplanade bridge, a rare urban retreat framed for bikers & runners. The bedroom level offers exceptional scale, w soaring ceilings, oversized windows and quiet position removed far back from street noise. The spacious suite offers standout trim work and 2 full bathrooms, including a tub. Thoughtful storage abounds w a walkin closet, 3 additional closets, lots of shelving, built-in cabinets and attic. The building’s vestibule and lobby echo historic charm, establishing elegance from the moment you enter. Perfectly positioned near the Public Garden, Newbury Street, the Esplanade.

Listing Agent

Nicole Blanchard

Compass Listed on: 08/12/2025

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,765

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • Waterfront

HOA Fees

  • $662 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 858 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02624 S:010,4759226

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, gas, water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 16 Units
  • Beacon Waterside Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,765

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$662 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Below Grade,Street,Partially Below Grade)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Cooktop, Range, Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 858
  • Living Area: 858
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 989.51
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 989.51

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 662.02
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02624 S:010,4759226
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 858
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 69

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9765
  • Tax Book Number: 69715

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 16
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 7

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $9,765 $843,300 $0 $843,300
2024 $9,451 $867,100 $0 $867,100
2023 $9,124 $849,500 $0 $849,500
2022 $9,151 $841,100 $0 $841,100
2021 $8,975 $841,100 $0 $841,100
2020 $7,527 $712,800 $0 $712,800
2019 $7,364 $698,700 $0 $698,700
2018 $6,911 $659,400 $0 $659,400
2017 $6,535 $617,100 $0 $617,100
2016 $6,284 $571,300 $0 $571,300
2015 $6,964 $575,100 $0 $575,100
2014 $6,499 $516,600 $0 $516,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $849,000 -- $990 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $850,000 None Available
Deed $575,000 --
Deed $445,000 --
Deed $192,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,200,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $680,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $431,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $331,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $445,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $152,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Nicole Blanchard
Nicole Blanchard

Compass

(508) 392-6037

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A lifelong Boston native, Nicole grew up just 30 minutes north of the city before attending college in Boston. She began her real estate career in 2011 at a boutique agency specializing in luxury rentals. Between 2012 and 2015, she successfully completed over 1,200 rentals, earning a reputation for her unmatched work ethic and results. In 2015, Nicole was approached by a REIT to represent a statewide portfolio and manage three luxury lease-ups with exclusive representation. From 2015 to 2023,

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73416770

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002624-000010

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

228 Beacon St Unit 1, Boston, MA

This home is located at 228 Beacon St Unit 1, Boston, MA 02116 and is currently priced at $849,000, approximately $989 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 228 Beacon St Unit 1 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Park Street School, Advent School, and Kingsley Montessori School.

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