
279 Beacon St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of May 2018This 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.
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
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Boston, MA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $895,000 | -- | |
Not Resolvable | $765,000 | -- | |
Deed | $560,000 | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- |
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 |
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 |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
The Robinette Team
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Curran Robinette
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 515-1411
6 in this area
23 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Gabrielle Rundle
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 375-6900
5 in this area
31 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2024
Steven Cohen Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
(617) 861-3636
29 in this area
483 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Joseph Maiorana
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Bob Ley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
(617) 708-5531
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71751225

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002666-000022
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