48 Beacon St Unit 1R Boston, MA 02108
Beacon Hill Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,448
Sq Ft
1,307
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of March 2015Experience the ideal Beacon Hill lifestyle from this beautiful condo located across from the breathtaking Boston public garden, a short walk from the Charles River Esplanade and surrounded by world class shopping and dining. This spacious, two floor home boasts an open floor plan with a raised dining room, adjacent living room with high ceilings, new lighting and lots of Beacon Hill charm. Enjoy a very large kitchen with granite counter tops, new cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. The condo's large master bedroom features a bay window and a custom walk in closet. Spacious closets and storage areas throughout including a separate, locked basement storage area. In unit washer and dryer. Underground, secure parking is available for rent 10 feet from the front door. The home is perfect for entertaining and enjoying downtown Boston. A rare opportunity, not to be missed!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/09/2014
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$18,624
Year Built
1930
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 1
- Unit Placement: Street, Back
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1930
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 2
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, Intercom
Exterior Features
- Construction: Brick, Stone/Concrete
- Exterior: Brick
Garage/Parking
- Parking: On Street Permit
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal
- Association Pool: No
- Management: Professional - Off Site
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- No Units: 18
- Unit Building: 1R
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Zoe Barry 2017 T
Bought by
Shinde Chetan and Shinde Priya Anasha
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,161,600
Outstanding Balance
$1,035,514
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$813,596
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 2017
Sold by
Barry Zoe
Bought by
Zoe Barry 2017 T
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 17, 2014
Closed on
Mar 18, 2015
Sold by
Garofalo Philip J and Garofalo Kim A
Bought by
Barry Zoe A
Seller's Agent
Louise Touchette
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
Buyer's Agent
Margery Connors
Allison James Estates & Homes of MA, LLC
List Price
$1,349,000
Sold Price
$1,220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$129,000
-9.56%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.08%
Original Mortgage
$976,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 9, 2014
Closed on
Sep 24, 2014
Sold by
Mohit Jain and Sharma Sonia
Bought by
Garofalo Philip J and Garofalo Kim A
Seller's Agent
William Montero
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Louise Touchette
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
List Price
$1,065,000
Sold Price
$1,057,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-0.7%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.69%
Original Mortgage
$657,500
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 18, 2008
Sold by
Harbecke Paula
Bought by
Jain Mohit and Sharma Sonia
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2005
Sold by
Berman Mandy L
Bought by
Harbecke Paula
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 12, 2000
Sold by
Evans Wendy A
Bought by
Berman Seth P and Berman Mandy L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 18, 1996
Sold by
Park Sowhey and Park Kyongsook C
Bought by
Evans Wendy A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 7, 1988
Sold by
Gottwald Thomas E
Bought by
Park Sowhey
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $1,452,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $1,220,000 | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $1,057,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $775,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $815,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $600,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $315,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $270,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,161,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $976,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $657,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $523,750 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $523,750 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $620,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $270,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2025 07/30/25 | For Rent | $6,525 | -3.3% | -- |
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Price Changed | $6,750 | 0.0% | $5 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | For Rent | $6,750 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | For Rent | $6,750 | -3.4% | -- |
| 11/12/2024 11/12/24 | Off Market | $6,990 | -- | -- |
| 10/31/2024 10/31/24 | Off Market | $6,990 | -- | -- |
| 10/03/2024 10/03/24 | For Rent | $6,990 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/27/2024 09/27/24 | For Rent | $6,990 | +5.9% | -- |
| 09/02/2024 09/02/24 | Rented | $6,600 | +1.5% | -- |
| 08/20/2024 08/20/24 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/30/2024 07/30/24 | Price Changed | $6,500 | -3.7% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 07/26/2024 07/26/24 | For Rent | $6,750 | 0.0% | -- |
| 03/18/2015 03/18/15 | Sold | $1,220,000 | 0.0% | $843 / Sq Ft |
| 02/13/2015 02/13/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/21/2015 01/21/15 | Off Market | $1,220,000 | -- | -- |
| 12/05/2014 12/05/14 | Price Changed | $1,249,000 | -3.8% | $863 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2014 10/30/14 | Price Changed | $1,299,000 | -3.7% | $897 / Sq Ft |
| 10/17/2014 10/17/14 | For Sale | $1,349,000 | +27.6% | $932 / Sq Ft |
| 09/24/2014 09/24/14 | Sold | $1,057,500 | 0.0% | $730 / Sq Ft |
| 08/28/2014 08/28/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/18/2014 08/18/14 | Off Market | $1,057,500 | -- | -- |
| 08/15/2014 08/15/14 | For Sale | $1,065,000 | +0.7% | $735 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2014 07/18/14 | Off Market | $1,057,500 | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2014 07/09/14 | For Sale | $1,065,000 | 0.0% | $735 / Sq Ft |
| 12/01/2013 12/01/13 | Rented | $4,000 | -14.9% | -- |
| 11/01/2013 11/01/13 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/27/2013 08/27/13 | For Rent | $4,700 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $18,624 | $1,608,300 | $0 | $1,608,300 |
| 2024 | $16,810 | $1,542,200 | $0 | $1,542,200 |
| 2023 | $15,918 | $1,482,100 | $0 | $1,482,100 |
| 2022 | $15,503 | $1,424,900 | $0 | $1,424,900 |
| 2021 | $15,366 | $1,440,100 | $0 | $1,440,100 |
| 2020 | $15,318 | $1,450,600 | $0 | $1,450,600 |
| 2019 | $14,698 | $1,394,500 | $0 | $1,394,500 |
| 2018 | $13,789 | $1,315,700 | $0 | $1,315,700 |
| 2017 | $13,529 | $1,277,500 | $0 | $1,277,500 |
| 2016 | $13,133 | $1,193,900 | $0 | $1,193,900 |
| 2015 | $12,717 | $1,050,100 | $0 | $1,050,100 |
| 2014 | $12,235 | $972,600 | $0 | $972,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2024
Chris Roy
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
-
Seller's Agent in 2015
Louise Touchette
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
(617) 605-0555
224 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Margery Connors
Allison James Estates & Homes of MA, LLC
(770) 337-2563
29 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2014
William Montero
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 312-7232
5 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Zachary Friedman
Compass
(617) 877-0582
4 in this area
35 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71710995
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001490-000006
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