$713,000 - $804,000
RENTED SEP 5, 2025

261 Beacon St Unit 21 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
550 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold May 07, 2018

Last sale price $715,000 $1,300 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,501/month

Highlights

  • 9,999 Sq Ft lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of September 2025

Heat and Hot water included in rent! Live steps from it all in this sun-drenched, front-facing 1 bed / 1 bath condo in a quintessential Back Bay Brownstone. Located on the second floor, this charming home offers soaring 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows overlooking Beacon Street, and a beautiful mix of classic details and modern upgrades. The open-concept living and kitchen area features a gas range, decorative fireplace, hardwood and tile flooring, and three generous closets for storage. Enjoy the convenience of split-system central AC. Unwind on the building's common roof deck with sweeping city and Charles River views. Laundry is available in the building. Permit street parking or nearby rental options are available. Unbeatable location with easy access to the T, Newbury Street, the Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, and some of the city's top universities and hospitals.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Nicole Paler

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team Listed on: 07/27/2025

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

Last Renter's Agent

George Sarkis

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,151

Year Built

  • 1886

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 550 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,350
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3351306

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,151

Year Built

1886

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: No
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3350

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1886

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 550
  • Living Area: 550
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN4282
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 6.09
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 5.91
  • MAIN SO: AN4282

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 21

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3351306
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2018
Closed on
May 8, 2018
Sold by
Cooper Jaime M
Bought by
Chelian Suren and Thakore Vihangi
Seller's Agent
Resco Homes
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Connie Irwin
Irwin & Company
Sold Price
$2,700
Current Estimated Value
$738,641

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$735,941
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.44%
Original Mortgage
$536,250
Outstanding Balance
$462,260
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$276,381

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2017
Sold by
Dartmouth Corner Llc
Bought by
Cooper Jamie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$343,000
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2014
Sold by
Cooper Jaime M
Bought by
Dartmouth Corner Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2013
Closed on
Oct 18, 2013
Sold by
Porter Michael R
Bought by
Cooper Jaime M
Seller's Agent
Eliott Levine
Olde Forge Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eliott Levine
Olde Forge Realty
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$479,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.67%
Original Mortgage
$359,250
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2000
Sold by
Ward Samuel S
Bought by
Porter Michael R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1995
Sold by
Kido James A
Bought by
Ward Samuel S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1987
Sold by
Gildenhuys Rupert R
Bought by
Kidd James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,500
Interest Rate
10.24%
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
Chelian Suren $715,000 --
Cooper Jamie M -- --
Dartmouth Corner Llc -- --
Cooper Jaime M $479,000 --
Cooper Jaime M $479,000 --
Porter Michael R $275,000 --
Ward Samuel S $143,000 --
Kidd James A $154,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chelian Suren $536,250
Previous Owner Cooper Jamie M $343,000
Previous Owner Cooper Jaime M $359,250
Previous Owner Kidd James A $220,000
Previous Owner Kidd James A $100,000
Previous Owner Kidd James A $115,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Rented $3,250 -3.0% --
08/03/2025 08/03/25 Under Contract -- -- --
07/27/2025 07/27/25 For Rent $3,350 +3.1% --
12/21/2024 12/21/24 Off Market $3,250 -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Rent $3,250 +20.4% --
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/03/2021 05/03/21 For Rent $2,700 -3.6% --
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
04/01/2019 04/01/19 For Rent $2,800 +3.7% --
05/29/2018 05/29/18 Rented $2,700 -1.8% --
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Under Contract -- -- --
05/10/2018 05/10/18 For Rent $2,750 0.0% --
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Sold $715,000 +2.3% $1,336 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2018 03/26/18 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2018 03/21/18 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $1,307 / Sq Ft
12/23/2013 12/23/13 Rented $2,475 -11.6% --
11/23/2013 11/23/13 Under Contract -- -- --
10/28/2013 10/28/13 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
10/18/2013 10/18/13 Sold $479,000 -2.0% $895 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/26/2013 08/26/13 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2013 08/15/13 For Sale $489,000 -- $914 / Sq Ft
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 $7,151 $617,500 $0 $617,500
2024 $6,735 $617,900 $0 $617,900
2023 $6,319 $588,400 $0 $588,400
2022 $6,277 $576,900 $0 $576,900
2021 $6,156 $576,900 $0 $576,900
2020 $5,444 $515,500 $0 $515,500
2019 $5,325 $505,200 $0 $505,200
2018 $4,995 $476,600 $0 $476,600
2017 $4,851 $458,100 $0 $458,100
2016 $5,002 $454,700 $0 $454,700
2015 $4,894 $404,100 $0 $404,100
2014 $4,434 $352,500 $0 $352,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nicole Paler

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Nicole Paler

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

    (716) 868-2171

    15 Total Sales

    Nicole Paler
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  • George Sarkis

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    George Sarkis

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

    (781) 603-8702

    19 in this area

    640 Total Sales

    George Sarkis
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  • Resco Homes

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Resco Homes

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 817-1813

    135 Total Sales

    Resco Homes
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  • Rachel Lura

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Rachel Lura

    Compass

    (508) 905-9442

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Rachel Lura
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Pat McWilliams

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

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  • Paul Whaley

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Paul Whaley

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 460-4238

    38 in this area

    325 Total Sales

    Paul Whaley
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73409965

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002676-000006

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

261 Beacon St Unit 21, Boston, MA

This home is located at 261 Beacon St Unit 21, Boston, MA 02116 since 27 July 2025 and is currently priced at $738,641. This property was built in 1886. 261 Beacon St Unit 21 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Kingsley Montessori School, Park Street School, and Advent School.

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