$918,000 - $1,157,000
RENTED JAN 9, 2025

259 Beacon St Unit 70 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
822 Sq Ft
828 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 4-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Cooling Available
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of January 2025

Located on the south side of Beacon Street, this sunny, top floor condo combines historic and contemporary charm to create a beautiful 2-bedroom home. Featuring wood floors throughout, this home offers a spacious living room with brick non working fireplace and sliding glass doors that open to a private veranda overlooking the Charles River and Longfellow Bridge. Just off of the living room is an updated kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets accented by grey subway tile backsplash, and a passthrough window - perfect for entertaining. Complete with Frigidaire appliances, including dishwasher and microwave, this beautiful kitchen is bright and welcoming. A set of French doors open to the first bedroom while the bathroom and second bedroom are found down the hallway. 259 Beacon Street is a classic Back Bay brownstone with historic details. The building contains 32 units across seven floors with elevator access. Rent includes heat and hot water. Common laundry and roof deck.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cort Petrocelli Coopersmith Group

Compass Listed on: 10/11/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Diana Coldren

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Sonora Malik

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,535

Year Built

  • 1880

Lot Details

  • 828

Home Design

  • Entry on the 7th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 822 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Waterfront
  • Property is near public transit
  • Cooling Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,500
  • Property Available on 11/1/24
  • Rent includes heat, hot water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3351346

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,535

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2024-11-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 4500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 7
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Living Area: 822
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 5.47
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 5.17
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 70

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3351346
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 822
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2011
Sold by
Mcneil Carol A
Bought by
Mcneil Beacon T and Mcneil Carol A
Current Estimated Value
$1,016,346

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1989
Sold by
Mason Richard A
Bought by
Mcniel Carol A
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
Mcneil Beacon T -- --
Mcniel Carol A $251,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Rented $4,250 -5.6% --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Rent $4,500 +7.1% --
03/01/2023 03/01/23 Rented $4,200 0.0% --
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Under Contract -- -- --
01/26/2023 01/26/23 For Rent $4,200 +12.0% --
12/16/2021 12/16/21 Rented -- -- --
11/16/2021 11/16/21 Under Contract -- -- --
11/04/2021 11/04/21 For Rent $3,750 +7.1% --
05/31/2020 05/31/20 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
05/05/2020 05/05/20 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
01/08/2019 01/08/19 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
01/03/2019 01/03/19 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
01/01/2019 01/01/19 Off Market $3,500 -- --
12/17/2018 12/17/18 Price Changed $3,500 -10.3% $4 / Sq Ft
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Price Changed $3,900 -7.1% $5 / Sq Ft
10/17/2018 10/17/18 For Rent $4,200 -- --
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 $9,535 $823,400 $0 $823,400
2024 $8,981 $823,900 $0 $823,900
2023 $8,428 $784,700 $0 $784,700
2022 $8,370 $769,300 $0 $769,300
2021 $8,208 $769,300 $0 $769,300
2020 $7,992 $756,800 $0 $756,800
2019 $7,609 $721,900 $0 $721,900
2018 $7,136 $680,900 $0 $680,900
2017 $6,932 $654,600 $0 $654,600
2016 $6,730 $611,800 $0 $611,800
2015 $7,507 $619,900 $0 $619,900
2014 $6,968 $553,900 $0 $553,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Diana Coldren

    Compass

    (617) 953-7237

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Diana Coldren
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  • Sonora Malik

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Sonora Malik

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (860) 671-0154

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Sonora Malik
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  • Brigitte Petrocelli

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brigitte Petrocelli

    Compass

    (617) 803-5249

    7 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Brigitte Petrocelli
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jennifer Kush

    Compass

    (774) 258-2421

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Jennifer Kush
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  • Sam Kidder

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sam Kidder

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 877-2185

    4 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Sam Kidder
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73301427

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002677-000058

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

259 Beacon St Unit 70, Boston, MA

This home is located at 259 Beacon St Unit 70, Boston, MA 02116 since 11 October 2024 and is currently priced at $1,016,346. This property was built in 1880. 259 Beacon St Unit 70 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Kingsley Montessori School, Park Street School, and Advent School.

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