NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 Beacon St Unit 1C Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,520,000 - $1,586,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,268 Sq Ft
$392/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 12, 2021

Last sale price $1,280,000 $1,009 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,761/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of May 2021

Enjoy the best of the Back Bay in this sunny and spacious 2 bed, 1.5 bath duplex located moments to the Esplanade, Newbury Street and Beacon Hill. The main level combines the living and dining areas in a wide-open floor plan that highlights large windows, high ceilings, a gorgeous decorative fireplace and access to the private patio. The updated kitchen has a huge breakfast bar with flawless new counters, ample storage and plenty of room for entertaining. Unit entry with coat closet and a charming half bath finish off the main level. A full staircase leads to the lower floor with two large bedrooms including a primary bedroom with walk-in closet, decorative fireplace and patio access. Full second bedroom, perfect for office or guests, and a handsome marble bathroom with double vanity complete the lower level. Other highlights include an adorable private patio, central a/c, in-unit laundry and a professionally managed building.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Cunningham

Compass Listed on: 02/25/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

Cassie Comstock

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Later

JL+CoRE

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,831

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 1,307

HOA Fees

  • $392 per month

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in unit
  • Year Round Access
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02664 S:006

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,831

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$392 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Brownstone
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1021.29
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 1C
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1885

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • No Living Levels: 2
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: AN5151
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1268.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Patio

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 392.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Management Fee
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1121800.00
  • Acre: 0.03
  • Lot Size: 1268.00
  • Page: 126
  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02664 S:006
  • Zoning: res

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11846.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3351227
  • Tax Year: 2020

Multi Family

  • No Units: 15
  • No Units Owner Occ: 9

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2021
Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Jochum Alessandra G and Kirby Duncan L
Bought by
Rich David and Rich Katherine M
Seller's Agent
Joe Cunningham
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Later
JL+CoRE
List Price
$1,325,000
Sold Price
$1,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-3.4%
Current Estimated Value
$1,546,135

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$266,135
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.30%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Outstanding Balance
$507,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,038,635

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2018
Closed on
Jul 26, 2018
Sold by
Harrison Benjamin E and Harrison Allison S
Bought by
Kirby Duncan L and Jochum Alessandra
Seller's Agent
Collin Bray
Century 21 Cityside
Buyer's Agent
Olinto/ Cunningham
Compass
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-3.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2014
Closed on
Apr 15, 2014
Sold by
Shain Lee and Shain Catherine
Bought by
Harrison Benjamin E and Harrison Allison S
Seller's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Collin Bray
Century 21 Cityside
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-4.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$712,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2012
Closed on
Oct 26, 2012
Sold by
Michaels Laurence
Bought by
Shain Lee and Shain Catherine
Seller's Agent
Lina Kriva
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Lina Kriva
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$874,000
Sold Price
$795,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-9.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1997
Sold by
Dunne Louise M
Bought by
Michaels Laurence

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,750
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1991
Sold by
National Rt
Bought by
Dunne Louise M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,300
Interest Rate
9.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1987
Sold by
Larson Spencer H
Bought by
Roberts Paul D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
10.97%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rich David $1,280,000 None Available
Kirby Duncan L $1,155,000 --
Harrison Benjamin E $890,000 --
Shain Lee $795,000 --
Michaels Laurence $322,500 --
Dunne Louise M $154,800 --
Roberts Paul D $285,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rich David $560,000
Previous Owner Kirby Duncan L $840,000
Previous Owner Harrison Benjamin E $712,000
Previous Owner Roberts Paul D $225,750
Previous Owner Roberts Paul D $146,200
Previous Owner Roberts Paul D $139,300
Previous Owner Roberts Paul D $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Sold $1,280,000 -1.2% $1,009 / Sq Ft
03/25/2021 03/25/21 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Price Changed $1,295,000 -2.3% $1,021 / Sq Ft
02/25/2021 02/25/21 For Sale $1,325,000 +14.7% $1,045 / Sq Ft
07/26/2018 07/26/18 Sold $1,155,000 -3.3% $911 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2018 03/26/18 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2018 03/07/18 For Sale $1,195,000 +34.3% $942 / Sq Ft
04/15/2014 04/15/14 Sold $890,000 0.0% $702 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/24/2014 02/24/14 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2014 02/10/14 Off Market $890,000 -- --
01/13/2014 01/13/14 For Sale $929,000 +16.9% $733 / Sq Ft
10/26/2012 10/26/12 Sold $795,000 -5.2% $627 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/21/2012 09/21/12 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2012 07/26/12 Price Changed $839,000 -1.2% $662 / Sq Ft
06/21/2012 06/21/12 Price Changed $849,000 -2.9% $670 / Sq Ft
05/17/2012 05/17/12 For Sale $874,000 -- $689 / 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 $14,831 $1,280,700 $0 $1,280,700
2024 $13,969 $1,281,600 $0 $1,281,600
2023 $13,108 $1,220,500 $0 $1,220,500
2022 $13,019 $1,196,600 $0 $1,196,600
2021 $12,347 $1,157,200 $0 $1,157,200
2020 $11,846 $1,121,800 $0 $1,121,800
2019 $10,523 $998,400 $0 $998,400
2018 $9,869 $941,700 $0 $941,700
2017 $9,587 $905,300 $0 $905,300
2016 $9,307 $846,100 $0 $846,100
2015 $8,211 $678,000 $0 $678,000
2014 $7,602 $604,300 $0 $604,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72790226

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002664-000006