John Silk
Responds Quickly
Engel & Volkers Boston
(508) 762-1632
71 Total Sales
7 in Back Bay
$422K - $3.4M Price Range
280 Beacon St Unit 54 Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,312
Sq Ft
1928
Built
Highlights
- Medical Services
- River View
- Open Floorplan
- Property is near a beach
- Waterfront
- Deck
About This Home
As of August 2026Waterside Beacon, This beautiful corner 2 bed 2 bath unit features stone countertops. Large corner living room featuring fireplace and custom lighting. in elevator building with on-site super and common roof deck. Kitchen, living, dining area provide an open living pattern. Great river views from within this unit, overlooking the Charles River and the Cambridge skyline. Custom lighting w/ plenty of storage, granite countertops, perfect for entertaining. Hardwood floors throughout. Master bedroom with en-suite bath and two closets. Generously sized second bedroom. with two closets, In-Unit Laundry as well as common laundry in building. Extra storage in the basement.
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Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,506
Year Built
- Built in 1928
HOA Fees
- $1,145 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 5th floor
- Rubber Roof
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 1,312 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- 1 Fireplace
- Pocket Doors
- River Views
Kitchen
- Stove
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Intercom
- Door Monitored By TV
Parking
- 1 Car Parking Space
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Property is near a beach
- Deck
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- 1 Heating Zone
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Steam
Additional Features
- Waterfront
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 3351092
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
- 33 Units
- Mid-Rise Community
- 7-Story Property
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Common Area
- Shops
- Elevator
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Cats Allowed
Security
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 12, 2008
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 16, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 3, 1990
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Back Bay, MA
-
John Silk
-
Tim McDonald
Tim McDonald
Responds Quickly(508) 796-8265
52 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$1,200,000 Price
-
Tom Jones
Tom Jones
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(508) 978-3115
4 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$1,450,000 Price
-
Franklin Knotts
Franklin Knotts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(781) 752-4079
21 Total Sales
2 in Back Bay
$720K - $1.1M Price Range
-
Barbara Wales
Barbara Wales
Engel & Volkers Newton
(781) 512-8233
103 Total Sales
9 in Back Bay
$440K - $1.5M Price Range
-
Bill Gehan
Bill Gehan
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
(781) 549-0309
71 Total Sales
32 in Back Bay
$761K - $14.4M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $995,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $595,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $320,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 08/06/26 | Sold | $1,545,000 | 0.0% | $1,178 / Sq Ft |
| 04/30/2026 04/30/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2026 04/02/26 | For Sale | $1,545,000 | -- | $1,178 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $17,122 | $1,478,600 | $0 | $1,478,600 |
| 2024 | $14,571 | $1,336,800 | $0 | $1,336,800 |
| 2023 | $14,064 | $1,309,500 | $0 | $1,309,500 |
| 2022 | $14,107 | $1,296,600 | $0 | $1,296,600 |
| 2021 | $13,835 | $1,296,600 | $0 | $1,296,600 |
| 2020 | $14,583 | $1,381,000 | $0 | $1,381,000 |
| 2019 | $14,268 | $1,353,700 | $0 | $1,353,700 |
| 2018 | $13,388 | $1,277,500 | $0 | $1,277,500 |
| 2017 | $13,011 | $1,228,600 | $0 | $1,228,600 |
| 2016 | $12,514 | $1,137,600 | $0 | $1,137,600 |
| 2015 | $12,143 | $1,002,700 | $0 | $1,002,700 |
| 2014 | $11,682 | $928,600 | $0 | $928,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Eric Hersum
Seller's Agent in 2026
Eric Hersum
Back Bay Properties Corp.
(617) 212-4441
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
-
Gabrielle Russo
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Gabrielle Russo
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(978) 475-1400
6 in this area
86 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73495504
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002641-000041
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