Barbara Wales
Engel & Volkers Newton
(781) 512-8233
103 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$875,000 Price
260 Beacon St Unit 201 Somerville, MA 02143
Porter Square Neighborhood
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,529
Sq Ft
2019
Built
Highlights
- Medical Services
- No Units Above
- Landscaped Professionally
- Somerville High School Rated A-
- City View
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
About This Home
As of May 2026Experience penthouse living at its best in this sun-filled corner duplex featuring a private entrance and an extraordinary oversized patio perfect for entertaining. Flooded with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, this luxury home features an open floor plan with custom Italian cabinetry, white quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and sleek Porcelanosa tile from Spain. The main level showcases a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, complemented by a stylish half bath and direct access to the expansive private patio. Upstairs features two bedrooms, two full baths including a primary en-suite, plus a den ideal for an office and in-unit laundry. Newly refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and garage parking complete this move-in ready home near Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, shops, dining, and transit.
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Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,935
Year Built
- Built in 2019
Lot Details
- No Units Above
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
HOA Fees
- $726 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Tuck Under Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Assigned Parking
Home Design
- Entry on the 3rd floor
- Frame Construction
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Blown Fiberglass Insulation
- Batts Insulation
- Rubber Roof
- Double Stud Wall
- Cement Board or Planked
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 1,529 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Insulated Windows
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Wood Flooring
- City Views
- Intercom
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on fourth floor
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
- Dryer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Cooling System Powered By Renewable Energy
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 2 Cooling Zones
- 2 Heating Zones
- Heat Pump System
- Hydro-Air Heating System
- Individual Controls for Heating
- 100 Amp Service
- Internet Available
Additional Features
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 039D00009000201,5122266
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
- 17 Units
- Mid-Rise Community
- Beacon260 Community
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Community Garden
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
- Elevator
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 12, 2026
Closed on
May 12, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Alpha Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Carol Henriquez
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-3.12%
Views
22
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.50%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 5, 2018
Closed on
Sep 17, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gary Vrotsos
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Wenxian Wu
Compass
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-3.67%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.38%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Porter Square, MA
-
Barbara Wales
-
Rachel Hillman Foy
Rachel Hillman Foy
Hillman Homes
(774) 806-8325
138 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$1,625,000 Price
-
Team Tom Truong
Team Tom Truong
eXp Realty LLC
(781) 430-4830
42 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$1,050,000 Price
-
Michelle Doyle
Michelle Doyle
Flow Realty, Inc.
(978) 690-4362
50 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$625,000 Price
-
Minka vanBeuzekom
Minka vanBeuzekom
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 657-2667
55 Total Sales
2 in Porter Square
$920K - $1.4M Price Range
-
John Collins
John Collins
Capital Residential Group, LLC
(781) 604-1284
22 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$1,800,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condominium Deed | $1,210,000 | -- | |
| Condominium Deed | $1,180,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 05/27/26 | Sold | $1,210,000 | -3.1% | $791 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/20/2026 04/20/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/12/2026 03/12/26 | For Sale | $1,249,000 | 0.0% | $817 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/22/2024 03/22/24 | Rented | $4,950 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 02/15/2024 02/15/24 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/08/2023 11/08/23 | Price Changed | $4,950 | -10.0% | $3 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/30/2023 10/30/23 | Price Changed | $5,500 | -4.3% | $4 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/16/2023 10/16/23 | Price Changed | $5,750 | -4.2% | $4 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/13/2023 09/13/23 | Price Changed | $6,000 | -7.7% | $4 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/06/2023 08/06/23 | For Rent | $6,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 10/18/2019 10/18/19 | Sold | $1,180,000 | -3.7% | $772 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/16/2019 09/16/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/12/2019 09/12/19 | Price Changed | $1,225,000 | 0.0% | $801 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/12/2019 09/12/19 | For Sale | $1,225,000 | -3.9% | $801 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/01/2019 05/01/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/05/2018 11/05/18 | For Sale | $1,275,000 | -- | $834 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $12,154 | $1,114,000 | $0 | $1,114,000 |
| 2024 | $11,719 | $1,114,000 | $0 | $1,114,000 |
| 2023 | $11,423 | $1,104,700 | $0 | $1,104,700 |
| 2022 | $10,748 | $1,055,800 | $0 | $1,055,800 |
| 2021 | $10,426 | $1,023,200 | $0 | $1,023,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Alpha Group
A
Seller's Agent in 2026
Alpha Group
Compass
(617) 997-5325
1 in this area
113 Total Sales
-
Catherine Chen
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Catherine Chen
Compass
(617) 515-3614
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
-
Summer Xia
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Summer Xia
Compass
(617) 319-3601
1 in this area
17 Total Sales
-
Carol Henriquez
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Carol Henriquez
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 605-1507
1 in this area
108 Total Sales
-
Wenxian Wu
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Wenxian Wu
Compass
(617) 997-5325
6 Total Sales
-
Penney Gould Team
P
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Penney Gould Team
Compass
(781) 389-8224
84 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73486221
APN: SOME M:39 B:D L:9 U:201
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