NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Beacon St Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $835,000 - $1,072,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
964 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 13, 2023

Last sale price $825,000 $856 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,459 / mo

115 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jogging Path
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of October 2023

Conveniently located in the heart of Back Bay, this thoughtfully designed 1 bedroom plus "office/nursery" residence includes a proper dining room, large living room with marble mantle and gas fireplace, bonus room with glass French doors, kitchen with Sub Zero fridge and Miele appliances and separate in-unit side by side laundry room. The bright corner bedroom features three large windows and a spacious walk-in closet. The large marble bathroom has a double vanity, heated towel bar and large soaking tub and is tastefully designed with marble basketweave tile floors. Additional features:Hardwood floors and tall ceilings through-out, architectural details such as scalloped ceiling trim, built-in bookshelves, Elevator to a common roof deck with Charles River views and a private storage unit in basement. Professionally managed and weekly on-site superintendent. One car parking available in building parking $150 month. No Dogs only cats :(, Building is at rental capacity at this time,

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Dickerson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/15/2023

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Monaco

Arbor Hill Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 871

HOA Fees

  • $842 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 964 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

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

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02641 S:005,3351096

Community Details

Overview

  • Other Mandatory Fees include Additional Parking Space
  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, trash, reserve funds
  • 33 Units
  • Mid-Rise Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,077

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$842 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 964
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: AC0864

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
  • Association Fee: 842
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • OPT FEE INCLUDES: Additional Parking Space
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site, Owner Association, Resident Superintendent
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02641 S:005,3351096
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 964
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9077

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 33
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2023
Closed on
Oct 13, 2023
Sold by
Grant Laura
Bought by
Monaco Jay
Seller's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tom Monaco
Arbor Hill Real Estate
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$124,000
-13.07%
Views
233
Current Estimated Value
$923,876

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,876
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Outstanding Balance
$540,620
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$383,256

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2021
Closed on
Apr 20, 2021
Sold by
Keithley Ft and Keithley
Bought by
Grant Laura
Seller's Agent
Brian Dougherty
Corcoran Property Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-7.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2019
Sold by
Keithley Carolyn L
Bought by
Keithley Ft

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$524,950
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2013
Closed on
Jul 16, 2013
Sold by
Plotkin Laurence
Bought by
Kethley Carolyn
Seller's Agent
Lexi Crivon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Lane
Michelle Lane Real Estate
List Price
$773,000
Sold Price
$699,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-9.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.21%
Original Mortgage
$524,250
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2010
Sold by
Solano Ricardo
Bought by
Porter Glen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
4.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2002
Sold by
Schattner Emil and Schattner Dorothy A
Bought by
Solano Ricardo and Hayes Timothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Monaco Jay $825,000 None Available
Grant Laura $875,000 None Available
Keithley Ft -- None Available
Kethley Carolyn $699,000 --
Kethley Carolyn $699,000 --
Porter Glen $550,000 --
Haynes Timothy -- --
Porter Glen $550,000 --
Porter Glen $550,000 --
Haynes Timothy -- --
Solano Ricardo $375,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Monaco Jay $555,000
Previous Owner Keithley Ft $524,950
Previous Owner Kethley Carolyn $524,250
Previous Owner Haynes Timothy $385,000
Previous Owner Solano Ricardo $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/13/2023 10/13/23 Sold $825,000 -4.0% $856 / Sq Ft
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2023 09/07/23 Price Changed $859,000 -1.8% $891 / Sq Ft
08/07/2023 08/07/23 Price Changed $875,000 -2.7% $908 / Sq Ft
07/13/2023 07/13/23 Price Changed $899,000 -2.7% $933 / Sq Ft
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Price Changed $924,000 -2.6% $959 / Sq Ft
05/15/2023 05/15/23 For Sale $949,000 +8.5% $984 / Sq Ft
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Sold $875,000 -2.2% $908 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2021 03/22/21 Price Changed $895,000 -5.8% $928 / Sq Ft
02/11/2021 02/11/21 For Sale $950,000 +35.9% $985 / Sq Ft
07/16/2013 07/16/13 Sold $699,000 0.0% $725 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/10/2013 06/10/13 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2013 06/02/13 Price Changed $699,000 -6.7% $725 / Sq Ft
05/20/2013 05/20/13 Price Changed $749,000 -2.1% $777 / Sq Ft
05/07/2013 05/07/13 Price Changed $765,000 -1.0% $794 / Sq Ft
04/24/2013 04/24/13 For Sale $773,000 -- $802 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $9,035 $780,200 $0 $780,200
2024 $9,405 $862,800 $0 $862,800
2023 $9,077 $845,200 $0 $845,200
2022 $9,104 $836,800 $0 $836,800
2021 $8,929 $836,800 $0 $836,800
2020 $9,506 $900,200 $0 $900,200
2019 $9,300 $882,400 $0 $882,400
2018 $9,351 $892,300 $0 $892,300
2017 $9,087 $858,100 $0 $858,100
2016 $8,741 $794,600 $0 $794,600
2015 $8,390 $692,800 $0 $692,800
2014 $7,349 $584,200 $0 $584,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73111554

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002641-000005

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