RENTED FEB 16, 2026

255 Beacon St Unit 21 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $839,000 - $1,017,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
825 Sq Ft
1939 Built

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Copley Station
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of February 2026

Spacious and light-filled one-bedroom condo for rent, ideally located at the corner of Beacon Street and Dartmouth in the heart of Back Bay. The home features a cozy fireplace, glass-front bookcase, and warm hardwood floors, creating an inviting living space with excellent natural light throughout. Heat and water are included in the rent. The professionally managed building offers free laundry and a common rooftop deck with sweeping city views. Convenient to the Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, public transportation, and Back Bay’s renowned dining and shopping. No pets, no smoking.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Helen Stefan

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/10/2026

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Non Member

Non Member Office

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 825 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,600
  • Property Available on 4/1/26
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water
  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02681 S:004,3351749

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1939

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2026-04-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12+)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3600

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 825
  • Living Area: 825
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: H11111

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02681 S:004,3351749
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 825
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1999
Sold by
Fanous Akhnough L
Bought by
Astras Stamatis N
Current Estimated Value
$914,951

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$63,263
Interest Rate
8.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$851,688

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1996
Sold by
Carroll Edward W
Bought by
Fanous Akhnoukh L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,250
Interest Rate
7.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1993
Sold by
Jp Birmingham Jr T and Novack Kenneth J
Bought by
Carroll Edward W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,900
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1990
Sold by
Bevilaqua Ralph A
Bought by
Birmingham John
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Astras Stamatis N $295,000 --
Fanous Akhnoukh L $225,000 --
Carroll Edward W $193,500 --
Birmingham John $205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Birmingham John $225,000
Previous Owner Birmingham John $146,250
Previous Owner Birmingham John $178,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/16/2026 02/16/26 Rented $3,600 0.0% --
02/16/2026 02/16/26 Under Contract -- -- --
02/10/2026 02/10/26 For Rent $3,600 +38.5% --
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Rented $2,600 +4.0% --
02/23/2017 02/23/17 Price Changed $2,500 -5.7% $3 / Sq Ft
01/18/2017 01/18/17 Price Changed $2,650 -3.6% $3 / Sq Ft
01/05/2017 01/05/17 For Rent $2,750 0.0% --
12/30/2016 12/30/16 Off Market $2,750 -- --
11/03/2016 11/03/16 Price Changed $2,750 -5.2% $3 / Sq Ft
09/29/2016 09/29/16 Price Changed $2,900 -3.3% $4 / Sq Ft
09/09/2016 09/09/16 For Rent $3,000 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $9,670 $835,100 $0 $835,100
2024 $9,108 $835,600 $0 $835,600
2023 $8,547 $795,800 $0 $795,800
2022 $8,489 $780,200 $0 $780,200
2021 $8,325 $780,200 $0 $780,200
2020 $7,987 $756,300 $0 $756,300
2019 $7,812 $741,200 $0 $741,200
2018 $7,327 $699,100 $0 $699,100
2017 $7,118 $672,100 $0 $672,100
2016 $6,909 $628,100 $0 $628,100
2015 $6,711 $554,200 $0 $554,200
2014 $6,215 $494,000 $0 $494,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Helen Stefan

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 306-2773

    14 Total Sales

    Helen Stefan
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  • N

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Non Member

    Non Member Office

  • Valerie Post

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Valerie Post

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (813) 334-4128

    24 in this area

    182 Total Sales

    Valerie Post
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jessica Anderson

    Compass

    (781) 929-1183

    7 Total Sales

    Jessica Anderson
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73475822

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002681-000004

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

255 Beacon St Unit 21, Boston, MA

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