$1,550,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2025

265 Beacon St Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,054 Sq Ft
$490/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,471 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • City View
  • Deck
  • No Units Above
  • Brownstone
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of July 2025

Renovated 2-bedroom penthouse in Boston’s Back Bay with a large private roof deck offering breathtaking city and river views. This turnkey home boasts high-end finishes and designer furnishings throughout. The open kitchen features stainless steel appliances, new countertops, and a breakfast bar, seamlessly connecting to a living room with exposed brick, oversized windows, and a marble fireplace. A spiral staircase leads up to a headhouse and the spacious roof deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The updated bathroom includes modern tile and a sleek shower. Both bedrooms feature hardwood floors, large windows, and built-in closets. The entryway offers a wall of custom closets for exceptional storage. Combining luxury, comfort, and unmatched views, this penthouse is in one of Boston’s most sought-after neighborhoods with easy access to Dartmouth St foot bridge, Charles River, the shops & restaurants of Newbury, Storrow Drive & all Downtown Boston has to offer

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Roche

Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC Listed on: 05/28/2025

Co-Listed By

Kelly Atlantic Realty Team

Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Jackie Rose

eXp Realty

eXp Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,619

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • No Units Above

HOA Fees

  • $490 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,054 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02674 S:016,3351294

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 8 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,619

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$490 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1054
  • Living Area: 1054
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN8168
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1494.31
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1470.59
  • MAIN SO: AC0342

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, City View(s)
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 489.71
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02674 S:016,3351294
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1054
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 229
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14619
  • Tax Book Number: 65887

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Robinson Carl F
Bought by
George Sean and George Andrea
Seller's Agent
Kelly Atlantic Realty Team
Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Frank Carroll Homes Team
Compass
Sold Price
$5,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.92%
Original Mortgage
$999,000
Outstanding Balance
$910,359
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$619,699

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1999
Sold by
Basler Michael R and Degenova Mary K
Bought by
Robinson Carl F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1994
Sold by
Benshoff Michael J
Bought by
Basler 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
$199,600
Interest Rate
8.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1991
Sold by
Yonkers Ronald C
Bought by
Benshoff Michael J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $1,475,000 None Available
Deed $432,000 --
Deed $249,500 --
Deed $245,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $999,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $338,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $350,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $240,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $199,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 For Rent $7,000 0.0% --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Sold $1,550,000 -1.6% $1,471 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $1,575,000 0.0% $1,494 / Sq Ft
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Rented $6,000 -3.2% --
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Under Contract -- -- --
05/08/2024 05/08/24 For Rent $6,200 +3.3% --
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Rented $6,000 0.0% --
04/14/2022 04/14/22 Under Contract -- -- --
04/12/2022 04/12/22 For Rent $6,000 +9.1% --
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Rented -- -- --
08/13/2021 08/13/21 Under Contract -- -- --
08/11/2021 08/11/21 For Rent $5,500 0.0% --
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Sold $1,475,000 +1.8% $1,399 / Sq Ft
05/02/2021 05/02/21 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $1,449,000 -- $1,375 / 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 $14,619 $1,262,400 $0 $1,262,400
2024 $13,760 $1,262,400 $0 $1,262,400
2023 $12,912 $1,202,200 $0 $1,202,200
2022 $12,824 $1,178,700 $0 $1,178,700
2021 $11,780 $1,104,000 $0 $1,104,000
2020 $10,533 $997,400 $0 $997,400
2019 $10,213 $969,000 $0 $969,000
2018 $9,578 $913,900 $0 $913,900
2017 $9,304 $878,600 $0 $878,600
2016 $9,033 $821,200 $0 $821,200
2015 $9,408 $776,900 $0 $776,900
2014 $8,710 $692,400 $0 $692,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73381631

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002674-000016