RENTED OCT 22, 2025

266 Beacon St Unit 5 Somerville, MA 02143

Porter Square Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,326,000 - $1,545,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,515 Sq Ft
2.3 Acres

Last Sold October 15, 2021

Last sale price $1,330,000 $878 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,448/month

Highlights

  • 99,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Edward Alden Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Available now at 266 Beacon Street! Perched on the third floor of this 2017-built building, this sun-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence is ideally located near Porter Square, Harvard, and Kirkland Village. Accessible by elevator, the home offers an open living floor plan with clearly defined yet flowing spaces for kitchen, dining, and living areas. High-end finishes include marble countertops, custom cabinetry, Viking appliances, hardwood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. The living room features a gas fireplace and opens to a spacious private deck, perfect for outdoor dining or entertaining. All three bedrooms are generously sized with abundant natural light, while the primary suite includes a walk-in closet, private balcony, and luxurious en-suite bath with dual vanity. Additional amenities include two heated garage parking spaces and in-unit laundry. Conveniently located just 0.6 miles to the Porter Square Red Line, bus routes, and directly across from Star Market

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Andrew Lin

The Agency Boston Listed on: 09/29/2025

The Agency Boston

Last Renter's Agent

Andrew Lin

The Agency Boston Listed on: 09/29/2025

The Agency Boston

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,595

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 2.3

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,515 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Balcony

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,300
  • Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, parking
  • Assessor Parcel Number 753108

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,595

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(1 Year),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 5300

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Single Living Level
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Level: Third
  • Room Family Room Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Laundry Features: Third Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1515
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Living Area: 1515
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN9009
  • MAIN SO: AN9009

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 753108
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2021
Closed on
Oct 13, 2021
Sold by
Blumenthal Karen and Winokur Howard
Bought by
Chen Hongbing
Seller's Agent
Lauren Holleran Team
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stivaletta Team
The Agency Boston
List Price
$1,288,000
Sold Price
$1,330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$42,000
3.26%
Current Estimated Value
$1,394,722

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,722
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.15%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Chen Hongbing $1,330,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Rented $5,500 +3.8% --
09/29/2025 09/29/25 For Rent $5,300 0.0% --
10/15/2021 10/15/21 Sold $1,330,000 +3.3% $878 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 For Sale $1,288,000 +12.0% $850 / Sq Ft
08/03/2017 08/03/17 Sold $1,150,000 0.0% $759 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/02/2017 05/02/17 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2017 05/02/17 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $759 / 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 $13,595 $1,246,100 $0 $1,246,100
2024 $12,798 $1,216,500 $0 $1,216,500
2023 $11,225 $1,085,600 $0 $1,085,600
2022 $10,741 $1,055,100 $0 $1,055,100
2021 $10,862 $1,065,900 $0 $1,065,900
2020 $10,283 $1,019,100 $0 $1,019,100
2019 $11,551 $1,073,500 $0 $1,073,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew Lin

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Andrew Lin

    The Agency Boston

    (972) 900-5311

    4 Total Sales

    Andrew Lin
    Section Image

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lauren Holleran Team

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 913-2203

    9 in this area

    326 Total Sales

    Lauren Holleran Team
    Section Image

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Stivaletta Team

    The Agency Boston

  • Gail Roberts

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Gail Roberts

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (627) 245-4044

    34 Total Sales

    Gail Roberts
    Section Image
  • Catherine Luther

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Catherine Luther

    Channing Real Estate

    (617) 686-7648

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Catherine Luther
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73437026

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-39 D 7 5

Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville 02138 Porter Square

266 Beacon St Unit 5, Somerville, MA

Not Listed for Sale

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.

Nearby Homes