NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Beacon St Unit 30 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $670,000 - $770,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
575 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold October 27, 2022

Last sale price $679,000 $1,181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,494/month

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of August 2025

Available 9/1. Large 2 bedroom home on the corner of Beacon and Dartmouth in a professionally managed elevator building. Roof deck provides the best river and city view one can have in Back Bay. Great eat-in kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances and cherry floors. Marble and slate bathroom with custom shower. Newer maple floors in large living room with fireplace. Close to T, Newbury St, Charles River, Storrow Dr, I-93, I-90. Minutes to world-class shopping and restaurants. Furniture in the pictures belongs to the current tenants, not the owner.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Katie Gellenbeck

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 07/30/2025

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Renter's Agent

Joseph Kingston

Red Tree Real Estate

Red Tree Real Estate

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,987

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • Garden

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 575 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Bps Elementary And Middle School
  • Bps High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,300
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, trash collection, snow removal, gardener
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02677 S:026,3351350

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,987

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3300

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Single Living Level, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 575
  • Living Area: 575
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2593
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 5.74
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 5.74
  • MAIN SO: AN0907

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Security Features: Security System

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 30

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02677 S:026,3351350
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 575
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bps
  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bps

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2010
Sold by
Moynes John
Bought by
Shin Soon M
Current Estimated Value
$723,682

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2003
Sold by
Lynch William
Bought by
Moynes John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$277,500
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1998
Sold by
Cordell Actor
Bought by
Lynch William J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1996
Sold by
Inner Sanctum Rt and Stone Alan R
Bought by
Cordell Actor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shin Soon M $370,000 --
Moynes John $370,000 --
Lynch William J $180,000 --
Cordell Actor $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Grace K $474,000
Previous Owner Cordell Actor $277,500
Previous Owner Cordell Actor $171,000
Previous Owner Cordell Actor $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2025 08/24/25 Off Market $3,300 -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Rent $3,300 +6.5% --
10/30/2022 10/30/22 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
10/27/2022 10/27/22 Sold $679,000 0.0% $1,181 / Sq Ft
10/23/2022 10/23/22 For Rent $2,850 0.0% --
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Off Market $2,850 -- --
10/14/2022 10/14/22 For Rent $2,850 0.0% --
09/09/2022 09/09/22 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2022 09/06/22 For Sale $689,000 0.0% $1,198 / Sq Ft
07/14/2015 07/14/15 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
07/14/2015 07/14/15 For Rent $2,600 +2.0% --
04/18/2014 04/18/14 Rented $2,550 0.0% --
03/19/2014 03/19/14 Under Contract -- -- --
03/16/2014 03/16/14 For Rent $2,550 -1.9% --
06/10/2013 06/10/13 Rented $2,600 +4.0% --
06/10/2013 06/10/13 For Rent $2,500 +13.6% --
06/28/2012 06/28/12 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
06/28/2012 06/28/12 For Rent $2,200 -- --
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 $6,987 $603,400 $0 $603,400
2024 $6,580 $603,700 $0 $603,700
2023 $6,176 $575,000 $0 $575,000
2022 $6,133 $563,700 $0 $563,700
2021 $6,015 $563,700 $0 $563,700
2020 $5,946 $563,100 $0 $563,100
2019 $5,817 $551,900 $0 $551,900
2018 $5,456 $520,600 $0 $520,600
2017 $5,300 $500,500 $0 $500,500
2016 $5,145 $467,700 $0 $467,700
2015 $5,454 $450,400 $0 $450,400
2014 $5,068 $402,900 $0 $402,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katie Gellenbeck

    Landlord's Agent in 2022

    Katie Gellenbeck

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 960-2881

    9 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Katie Gellenbeck
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Stivaletta Team

    The Agency Boston

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Steven Kim

    NAMU Real Estate

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Steven Kim
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jack Gregg

    Century 21 Cityside

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Nicole Thomas

    Amo Realty - Boston City Properties

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  • ellen mulder

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    ellen mulder

    Amo Realty - Boston City Properties

    (484) 678-3402

    31 Total Sales

    ellen mulder
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73411178

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002677-000026

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

259 Beacon St Unit 30, Boston, MA

This home is located at 259 Beacon St Unit 30, Boston, MA 02116 since 30 July 2025 and is currently priced at $723,682. This property was built in 1880. 259 Beacon St Unit 30 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Kingsley Montessori School, Park Street School, and Advent School.

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