Ellie Cornish Chu
MGS Group Real Estate LTD
(857) 663-0737
14 Total Sales
2 in Back Bay
$4.9M - $5.3M Price Range
408 Beacon St Unit 2 Boston, MA 02115
Back Bay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,775,000 - $4,867,092
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,704
Sq Ft
2,614
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Medical Services
- River View
- Property is near public transit and schools
- Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
- Brownstone
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of June 2025Exquisitely renovated 3 bedroom plus interior den, 2.5 bath upper duplex with 2 garage parking, direct elevator access to all floors. Enjoy stunning views of the Charles River from the living room and primary bedroom. Immerse yourself in the expansive layout that embraces the feeling of a true home. The spacious living and dining features a gas fireplace, a Juliet Balcony, and custom built-ins. The large eat-in kitchen/family room, complete with top of the line Viking, SubZero appliances,sunny bright family room with Back Bay views, a powder room and a coat closet. A staircase leads to the second floor, with the master bedroom suite with radiant floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, a spacious walk-in closet, and a luxurious primary bath. Two additional bedrooms, an interior den/playroom/office, and laundry. Two (tandem) garage parking included.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 03/31/2025
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Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $47,359
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 2,614
HOA Fees
- $2,333 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brownstone
- Entry on the 3rd floor
Interior Spaces
- 2,704 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Flooring
- River Views
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Intercom
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
Additional Features
- Balcony
- Two or More Common Walls
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03499 S:018,3346579
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include gas, water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal
- 3 Units
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 31, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ellie Cornish Chu
MGS Group Real Estate LTD
List Price
$5,395,000
Sold Price
$4,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$520,000
-9.64%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$918,727
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.47%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 1, 2013
Closed on
Oct 10, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.36%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,781,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 28, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 1989
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Back Bay, MA
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Ellie Cornish Chu
-
Kiki Williams
Kiki Williams
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(857) 386-7165
15 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$545,000 Price
-
Jake Stamos
Jake Stamos
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
(617) 404-4513
3 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$1,150,500 Price
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The Linder-Simao Sales Solutions Team
The Linder-Simao Sales Solutions Team
Prestige Property Solutions, Inc.
(857) 214-8547
14 Total Sales
2 in Back Bay
$800K - $1.1M Price Range
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William Luther
William Luther
Channing Real Estate
(857) 971-6745
18 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$825,000 Price
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Lina Kriva Homes International
Lina Kriva Homes International
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
(857) 214-8673
28 Total Sales
4 in Back Bay
$530K - $3.4M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4,875,000 | -- | ||
| $2,740,000 | -- | ||
| $1,900,000 | -- | ||
| $1,530,000 | -- | ||
| $840,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $2,275,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,781,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | Sold | $4,875,000 | -9.6% | $1,803 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/31/2025 03/31/25 | For Sale | $5,395,000 | 0.0% | $1,995 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/15/2023 12/15/23 | Rented | $16,000 | -3.0% | -- | |
| 12/10/2023 12/10/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/14/2023 11/14/23 | Price Changed | $16,500 | -8.3% | $6 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/03/2023 11/03/23 | Price Changed | $17,995 | -2.7% | $7 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/11/2023 08/11/23 | Price Changed | $18,500 | -2.6% | $7 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/14/2023 07/14/23 | For Rent | $19,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 07/10/2023 07/10/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/02/2023 06/02/23 | For Rent | $19,000 | +2.7% | -- | |
| 05/31/2022 05/31/22 | Rented | $18,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 05/09/2022 05/09/22 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/04/2022 05/04/22 | For Rent | $18,500 | +23.3% | -- | |
| 02/12/2021 02/12/21 | Rented | $15,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 02/11/2021 02/11/21 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/04/2020 12/04/20 | For Rent | $15,000 | -10.4% | -- | |
| 06/26/2019 06/26/19 | Rented | $16,750 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 06/11/2019 06/11/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/29/2019 04/29/19 | For Rent | $16,750 | +1.5% | -- | |
| 09/01/2018 09/01/18 | Rented | $16,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 05/09/2018 05/09/18 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/30/2018 04/30/18 | For Rent | $16,500 | +10.0% | -- | |
| 02/01/2014 02/01/14 | Rented | $15,000 | -99.5% | -- | |
| 01/02/2014 01/02/14 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/10/2013 10/10/13 | Sold | $2,740,000 | 0.0% | $1,013 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/04/2013 10/04/13 | For Rent | $12,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 09/25/2013 09/25/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/24/2013 09/24/13 | Off Market | $2,740,000 | -- | -- | |
| 09/03/2013 09/03/13 | For Sale | $2,750,000 | +0.4% | $1,017 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/31/2013 08/31/13 | Off Market | $2,740,000 | -- | -- | |
| 08/23/2013 08/23/13 | Price Changed | $2,750,000 | -5.0% | $1,017 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/01/2013 08/01/13 | For Sale | $2,895,000 | -- | $1,071 / 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 | $47,359 | $4,089,700 | $0 | $4,089,700 |
| 2024 | $40,525 | $3,717,900 | $0 | $3,717,900 |
| 2023 | $39,117 | $3,642,200 | $0 | $3,642,200 |
| 2022 | $39,234 | $3,606,100 | $0 | $3,606,100 |
| 2021 | $38,477 | $3,606,100 | $0 | $3,606,100 |
| 2020 | $40,056 | $3,793,200 | $0 | $3,793,200 |
| 2019 | $39,190 | $3,718,200 | $0 | $3,718,200 |
| 2018 | $36,773 | $3,508,900 | $0 | $3,508,900 |
| 2017 | $35,736 | $3,374,500 | $0 | $3,374,500 |
| 2016 | $35,591 | $3,235,560 | $0 | $3,235,560 |
| 2015 | $32,652 | $2,696,300 | $0 | $2,696,300 |
| 2014 | $29,506 | $2,345,500 | $0 | $2,345,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Beth Dickerson
Seller's Agent in 2025
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 510-8565
40 in this area
92 Total Sales
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Ellie Cornish Chu
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ellie Cornish Chu
MGS Group Real Estate LTD
(617) 416-1318
2 in this area
14 Total Sales
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Kimberly Bavis
K
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Kimberly Bavis
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 429-0639
11 in this area
48 Total Sales
-
Eric Hersum
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Eric Hersum
Back Bay Properties Corp.
(617) 212-4441
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
-
Dave Beeching
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Dave Beeching
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 543-7282
30 Total Sales
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Bing and Sanchez Team
B
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Bing and Sanchez Team
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 680-5424
10 in this area
91 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73352213
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003499-000018
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