$740,000
SOLD SEP 20, 2017

228 Beacon St Unit A1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
2 Baths
858 Sq Ft
$567/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$862 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Brownstone
  • 5-minute walk to Copley Station
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of September 2017

Beautiful parlor duplex on riverside Beacon Street between Clarendon & Dartmouth, w/ direct access to a walkout patio leading to the Esplanade footbridge. The home’s main living level has an open layout w/ bow windows & exposed brick. The renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless appliances including a Subzero refrigerator & a butcher block breakfast bar. There is a full bathroom on this level w/ a stone-tiled shower, marble finishes & contemporary vanity. Take the full staircase to the huge parlor master bedroom, featuring river views & period details such as 12’ ceilings, ornate moldings & a gorgeous fireplace w/ a stone mantel. This level also includes a walk-in closet & master bathroom w/ a soaking tub. Ample closets, hideaway storage & hardwood flooring throughout the unit. Quintessential Back Bay building that is professionally managed & pet-friendly, w/ common laundry. Close to the Charles River, as well as the T, Copley Square, Newbury St. & local universities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Charpentier Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/10/2017

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Donna Charpentier

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Stec

Town Hill Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,101

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

HOA Fees

  • $567 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4759226

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,101

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$567 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street,Upper,Back,Walkout)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Living Area: 858
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 903.26
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 862.47
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 567.14
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: A1
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4759226
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 9999
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4101.12
  • Tax Book Number: 9999

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 16
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 8

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Sold $740,000 -4.5% $862 / Sq Ft
08/21/2017 08/21/17 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Price Changed $775,000 -3.0% $903 / Sq Ft
07/10/2017 07/10/17 For Sale $799,000 +9.5% $931 / Sq Ft
07/25/2016 07/25/16 Sold $730,000 -2.0% $851 / Sq Ft
07/15/2016 07/15/16 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2016 06/23/16 For Sale $745,000 0.0% $868 / Sq Ft
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2016 06/06/16 For Sale $745,000 +29.6% $868 / Sq Ft
11/03/2014 11/03/14 Sold $575,000 0.0% $670 / Sq Ft
10/15/2014 10/15/14 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2014 09/29/14 Off Market $575,000 -- --
08/25/2014 08/25/14 For Sale $599,900 -- $699 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72195425

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)