$765,000
SOLD DEC 8, 2014

279 Beacon St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,017 Sq Ft
1880 Built

Recently Sold

$752 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2018

This wonderful front facing 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home comes with direct access to a full parking space. The parlor level features a newly renovated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops that opens to the large, fireplaced living and dining room. There is also a full bath on this level. Both bedrooms and a 2nd full bath are on the lower level. The master is large and has a fireplace while the 2nd bedroom offers 2 large closets. Beautiful detail throughout the home includes high ceilings, 2 fireplaces, huge windows including a bay window, hardwood floors and period moldings. Located in the heart of the Back Bay near public transportation, Newbury Street shops and restaurants, and the Charles River and Esplanade.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Goldberg

Compass Listed on: 10/01/2014

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Last Buyer's Agent

Rob Kilgore

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,780

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Front
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 19
  • Unit Building: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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
3.43%
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

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $895,000 --
Not Resolvable $765,000 --
Deed $560,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $545,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $550,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $600,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $448,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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: 71751225

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002666-000022