NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Beacon St Unit 42 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $458,973 - $511,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
300 Sq Ft
2.3 Acres

Highlights

  • 99,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Deck
  • Shops
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of September 2023

Charming Studio located in the heart of the Back Bay. Steps away from shopping, dining, transportation, and the Charles River. Secure building with key entry, and elevator. Open layout, freshly painted! Don't miss this opportunity to rent in one of the most desirable Boston neighborhoods. Heat & Hot Water INCLUDED! Laundry in basement, $3 per wash, $3 per dry. Common roof deck with beautiful views!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Gabriella Prawdzik

Advisors Living - New Developments Listed on: 03/26/2023

Last Renter's Agent

Evan Bilton

Realty20

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,763

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 2.3

Home Design

  • 300 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Additional Features

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Deck
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,050
  • Property Available on 9/1/23
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3351306

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,763

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2023-09-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(12),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: No
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2050

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Entry Level: 4
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Refrigerator,Freezer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Living Area: 300
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN1921
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 6.83
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 6.83
  • MAIN SO: AN7803

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 42

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3351306
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2012
Sold by
Covitz Lorri S
Bought by
Lsg 261 Beacon Street and Covitz Lorri S
Current Estimated Value
$490,890

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2002
Sold by
Reilly Ronald F and Reilly Susan F
Bought by
Covitz Lorri 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
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 1999
Sold by
Tulman Gary
Bought by
Greenhut Harvey A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1987
Sold by
Strating Herman
Bought by
Bloom Ivor R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
10.69%
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
Lsg 261 Beacon Street -- --
Covitz Lorri S $145,000 --
Greenhut Harvey A $95,000 --
Bloom Ivor R $75,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bloom Ivor R $100,000
Previous Owner Bloom Ivor R $76,000
Previous Owner Bloom Ivor R $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Rented $2,050 0.0% --
04/26/2023 04/26/23 Under Contract -- -- --
03/26/2023 03/26/23 For Rent $2,050 +28.1% --
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Rented -- -- --
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 For Rent $1,600 -11.1% --
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
06/13/2019 06/13/19 Under Contract -- -- --
06/03/2019 06/03/19 For Rent $1,800 +12.5% --
11/05/2016 11/05/16 Rented $1,600 0.0% --
11/01/2016 11/01/16 Under Contract -- -- --
10/27/2016 10/27/16 For Rent $1,600 -- --
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 $4,763 $411,300 $0 $411,300
2024 $4,484 $411,400 $0 $411,400
2023 $4,208 $391,800 $0 $391,800
2022 $4,180 $384,200 $0 $384,200
2021 $4,099 $384,200 $0 $384,200
2020 $3,391 $321,100 $0 $321,100
2019 $3,317 $314,700 $0 $314,700
2018 $3,112 $296,900 $0 $296,900
2017 $3,022 $285,400 $0 $285,400
2016 $3,115 $283,200 $0 $283,200
2015 $2,889 $238,600 $0 $238,600
2014 $2,676 $212,700 $0 $212,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Gabriella Prawdzik

    Advisors Living - New Developments

    (617) 375-7900

    5 Total Sales

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    Tenant's Agent in 2023

    Evan Bilton

    Realty20

    2 Total Sales

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  • Alexandria Cornelio

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Alexandria Cornelio

    JD Advisors, Inc

    (617) 307-5959

    72 Total Sales

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Maia-Leanne Valdepenas-Mellor

    Blue Marble Group, Inc.

  • Frank Carroll Homes Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Frank Carroll Homes Team

    Compass

    (617) 721-7461

    12 in this area

    85 Total Sales

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  • Steven Cohen Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Steven Cohen Team

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (617) 861-3636

    29 in this area

    486 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73091431

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002676-000020

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

261 Beacon St Unit 42, Boston, MA

This home is located at 261 Beacon St Unit 42, Boston, MA 02116 since 26 March 2023 and is currently priced at $489,493. This property was built in 1886. 261 Beacon St Unit 42 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Kingsley Montessori School, Park Street School, and Advent School.

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