$1,070,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

279 Beacon St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,017 Sq Ft
$636/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,052 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of August 2025

Ideally located in the heart of Back Bay, this two bedroom duplex includes a highly coveted direct-access, deeded parking space. Step into the grand parlor level with high ceilings, oversized windows and hardwood floors throughout. The desirable open-concept kitchen and living layout lends perfectly for entertaining with ample space for a dining area. The living room, centered around a beautiful fireplace, flows effortlessly into the kitchen, offering stainless steel appliances and an abundance of cabinet storage. One full bathroom completes this level. The lower level features two well proportioned bedrooms with oversized closets in each, in addition to spacious hallway closets and a second full bathroom. Common laundry is conveniently located just steps from the unit door. Building is professionally managed and perfectly positioned on one of the most desirable blocks in Back Bay. One full, direct-access deeded parking space included. This one is not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Robinette Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/08/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Curran Robinette

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicholas Mattia

Luxury Residential Group, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,876

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

HOA Fees

  • $636 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3351249

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance
  • 19 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,876

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$636 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 509
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 508
  • Living Area: 1017
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: NB5077

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Common
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 635.82
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3351249
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10876.04

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 19
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Jarudi Izzat
Bought by
Billington Michael E
Seller's Agent
The Robinette Team
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Mattia
Luxury Residential Group, LLC
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,070,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-6.96%
Views
98

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
50.50%
Original Mortgage
$806,501
Outstanding Balance
$805,718
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$360,194

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2018
Closed on
May 18, 2018
Sold by
Kreitman Andrea
Bought by
Jarudi Izzat
Seller's Agent
The Jowdy Group
RE/MAX Distinct Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Perkins
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Sold Price
$4,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.49%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2014
Closed on
Dec 8, 2014
Sold by
Eck Heather
Bought by
Kreitman Andrea and Reed Mark
Seller's Agent
Amy Goldberg
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rob Kilgore
Compass
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2004
Sold by
James M Flanigan T and Flanigan John T
Bought by
Eck Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Deed $1,070,000 --
Deed $1,070,000 --
Deed $895,000 --
Deed $895,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $765,000 --
Deed $765,000 --
Deed $560,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $560,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $806,501 New Conventional
Closed $806,501 New Conventional
Previous Owner $550,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $448,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $1,070,000 -2.3% $1,052 / Sq Ft
08/03/2025 08/03/25 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Price Changed $1,095,000 -4.8% $1,077 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $1,150,000 0.0% $1,131 / Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Off Market $2,900 -- --
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Rent $2,900 -32.6% --
01/30/2024 01/30/24 Rented $4,300 0.0% --
01/03/2024 01/03/24 For Rent $4,300 +14.7% --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Rented $3,750 0.0% --
04/11/2021 04/11/21 Under Contract -- -- --
04/04/2021 04/04/21 For Rent $3,750 +4.2% --
10/07/2020 10/07/20 Rented $3,600 0.0% --
10/07/2020 10/07/20 For Rent $3,600 -10.0% --
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Rented $4,000 0.0% --
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/06/2018 06/06/18 Price Changed $4,000 -4.8% $4 / Sq Ft
05/21/2018 05/21/18 For Rent $4,200 0.0% --
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Sold $895,000 -0.4% $880 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2018 03/27/18 Price Changed $899,000 -5.3% $884 / Sq Ft
03/08/2018 03/08/18 For Sale $949,000 0.0% $933 / Sq Ft
03/06/2018 03/06/18 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2018 02/27/18 For Sale $949,000 +24.1% $933 / Sq Ft
12/08/2014 12/08/14 Sold $765,000 -1.3% $752 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/13/2014 11/13/14 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2014 10/01/14 For Sale $775,000 -- $762 / 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 $10,780 $930,900 $0 $930,900
2024 $10,153 $931,500 $0 $931,500
2023 $9,529 $887,200 $0 $887,200
2022 $9,463 $869,800 $0 $869,800
2021 $9,281 $869,800 $0 $869,800
2020 $8,617 $816,000 $0 $816,000
2019 $8,612 $817,100 $0 $817,100
2018 $8,077 $770,700 $0 $770,700
2017 $7,846 $740,900 $0 $740,900
2016 $7,616 $692,400 $0 $692,400
2015 $8,202 $677,300 $0 $677,300
2014 $7,595 $603,700 $0 $603,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73401107

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002666-000022