NOT LISTED FOR SALE

478 Beacon St Unit 8 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $701,000 - $852,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
616 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 5, 2022

Last sale price $699,990 $1,136 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,374 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 5-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brownstone
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2022

Rarely available high floor unit with Charles River views! This modern 1 bed/1bath condo on Back Bay's Beacon Street offers amazing views of the River with great light and high ceilings. This unit has very charming characteristics such as oversized windows, hardwood floors, crown molding, and a decorative fireplace. This turn-key home includes updated rooms, a coat closet, newer kitchen cabinets with plenty of counter space, fully updated applianced kitchen (including dishwasher/stove/fridge/microwave), and pantry cabinet storage. Bonuses of the unit include washer/dryer in-unit as well as double closets (one walk in) in the bedroom! Building has an elevator and has easy access to The Esplanade, Boylston, Newbury, Copley, Hynes Convention Center, and MIT. Watch the sailboats on the Charles river or July 4th firework show right from your window. Perfect investment for owners or rental unit. Showings start Thursday 6/2, schedule today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lien Vuong

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 06/01/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,828

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Lot Details

  • 436

HOA Fees

  • $497 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 616 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Waterfront
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03685 S:022,3349340

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, security, maintenance structure, road maintenance, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 11 Units
  • Low-Rise Community

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,828

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

436 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$497 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 616
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • MAIN SO: AN6527

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 497
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03685 S:022,3349340
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 616
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6828

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 11
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2022
Closed on
Aug 5, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lien Vuong
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lien Vuong
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
List Price
$699,990
Sold Price
$699,990
Current Estimated Value
$777,239

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,249
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.71%
Original Mortgage
$1,215,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,152,112
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
-$374,873

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2012
Closed on
Aug 1, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amy Goldberg
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Amy Goldberg
Compass
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$423,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-9.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.46%
Original Mortgage
$359,550
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1988
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,400
Interest Rate
10.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$699,990 None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- --
$423,000 --
$423,000 --
-- --
-- --
$148,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,215,000
Previous Owner $359,550
Previous Owner $118,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Sold $699,990 0.0% $1,136 / Sq Ft
06/20/2022 06/20/22 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2022 06/01/22 For Sale $699,990 0.0% $1,136 / Sq Ft
06/02/2018 06/02/18 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
04/04/2018 04/04/18 Under Contract -- -- --
03/06/2018 03/06/18 For Rent $2,800 +3.7% --
08/24/2016 08/24/16 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Under Contract -- -- --
07/21/2016 07/21/16 Price Changed $2,700 -3.6% $5 / Sq Ft
07/12/2016 07/12/16 For Rent $2,800 +5.7% --
08/20/2014 08/20/14 Rented $2,650 -5.4% --
07/21/2014 07/21/14 Under Contract -- -- --
06/25/2014 06/25/14 For Rent $2,800 +4.7% --
10/24/2013 10/24/13 Rented $2,675 -2.7% --
10/24/2013 10/24/13 For Rent $2,750 0.0% --
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Sold $423,000 0.0% $719 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/24/2012 07/24/12 Off Market $423,000 -- --
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Price Changed $450,000 -4.1% $765 / Sq Ft
01/26/2012 01/26/12 For Sale $469,000 -- $798 / 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 $8,437 $728,600 $0 $728,600
2024 $7,191 $659,700 $0 $659,700
2023 $6,941 $646,300 $0 $646,300
2022 $6,962 $639,900 $0 $639,900
2021 $6,828 $639,900 $0 $639,900
2020 $6,316 $598,100 $0 $598,100
2019 $6,180 $586,300 $0 $586,300
2018 $5,799 $553,300 $0 $553,300
2017 $5,635 $532,100 $0 $532,100
2016 $5,420 $492,700 $0 $492,700
2015 $5,692 $470,000 $0 $470,000
2014 $5,696 $452,800 $0 $452,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lien Vuong

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lien Vuong

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (781) 244-2669

    1 in this area

    171 Total Sales

    Lien Vuong
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  • Yoni Haiminis

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Yoni Haiminis

    Compass

    (617) 304-1400

    45 Total Sales

    Yoni Haiminis
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  • Brandon Foley

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Brandon Foley

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (774) 402-0081

    43 Total Sales

    Brandon Foley
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Chris Crowley

    Boston Luxury Residential

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jacquelyn Leahy

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

  • Amy Goldberg

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Amy Goldberg

    Compass

    (617) 206-3333

    3 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Amy Goldberg
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72989600

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003685-000022

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

478 Beacon St Unit 8, Boston, MA

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