RENTED OCT 1, 2025

481 Beacon St Unit 34 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $921,000 - $1,022,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
852 Sq Ft
99,999 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold October 28, 2022

Last sale price $848,000 $995 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,033/month

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 99,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit and schools

About This Home

As of October 2025

Beautifully renovated and sunlight-filled TWO-bedroom unit in the heart of Back Bay for rent. With perfect combination of 19th century details and modern refinements, it is an ideal balance of city living and comfortable in-door space, workplace and entertaining. The open concept living and kitchen space has high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, a marble fireplace, oversized windows, parlor doors, and ample room for storage. Updated kitchen is with granite countertops and newer SS appliances. King-sized master bedroom features two deep closets and the second bedroom is well suited for an office or guest room. Perfect scores on Walker’s and Riders Paradise with convenient access to buses and subways. Just minutes-walk to many colleges (BU, MIT, Berkelee Music and NEU), shopping centers including (Newbury Street, Prudential Mall) and game and entertainment epic (Fenway park and Esplanade). Elevator building and heat and hot water are both included.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Weidong Li

WINN Real Estate & Consulting Listed on: 08/02/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Lexi Crivon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 2.3

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 852 Sq Ft Home
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Additional Features

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,800
  • Property Available on 10/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3349225

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

2.3 Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-10-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(12 Mon),Term of Rental(12 Mon)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 4800

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 852
  • Living Area: 852
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN6628
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Screens
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3349225
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2022
Closed on
Oct 12, 2022
Sold by
Graham Philip J and Johnson Christine
Bought by
Cheng Fang
Seller's Agent
Kathy O'Rourke
Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Buyer's Agent
Weidong Li
WINN Real Estate & Consulting
List Price
$858,000
Sold Price
$848,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.17%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$1,003,142

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$155,142
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2017
Sold by
Graham Philip R
Bought by
Graham Philip J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2010
Sold by
Bravard Marjory A
Bought by
Graham Philip J and Graham Philip R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2003
Sold by
Jones Sara M and Brazer William F
Bought by
Bravard Marjory

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 1996
Sold by
Beacon St T and Alex-Barton David
Bought by
Jones Sara M and Brazer William F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
8.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1995
Sold by
Gottlieb A Arthur
Bought by
Paoletti John E
Source: Public Records

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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
Cheng Fang $848,000 None Available
Graham Philip J -- --
Graham Philip J $478,000 --
Bravard Marjory $397,500 --
Jones Sara M $185,000 --
Paoletti John E $122,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Paoletti John E $343,000
Previous Owner Graham Philip J $350,000
Previous Owner Paoletti John E $318,000
Previous Owner Paoletti John E $73,022
Previous Owner Paoletti John E $72,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Rented $4,600 -4.2% --
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $4,800 0.0% $6 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Rent $4,800 +4.3% --
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/02/2025 08/02/25 For Rent $4,600 +2.2% --
06/15/2024 06/15/24 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
04/16/2024 04/16/24 Under Contract -- -- --
04/01/2024 04/01/24 For Rent $4,500 +8.4% --
01/01/2023 01/01/23 Rented $4,150 +3.8% --
12/03/2022 12/03/22 Under Contract -- -- --
11/26/2022 11/26/22 For Rent $4,000 0.0% --
11/21/2022 11/21/22 Off Market $4,000 -- --
11/17/2022 11/17/22 Price Changed $4,000 -7.0% $5 / Sq Ft
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Price Changed $4,300 0.0% $5 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Sold $848,000 0.0% $1,034 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/24/2022 10/24/22 Price Changed $4,500 -3.2% $5 / Sq Ft
10/06/2022 10/06/22 For Rent $4,650 0.0% --
10/03/2022 10/03/22 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2022 09/29/22 For Sale $858,000 0.0% $1,046 / Sq Ft
11/07/2018 11/07/18 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
10/25/2018 10/25/18 Price Changed $3,000 -6.3% $4 / Sq Ft
10/12/2018 10/12/18 Price Changed $3,200 -5.9% $4 / Sq Ft
09/27/2018 09/27/18 For Rent $3,400 +9.7% --
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
04/08/2015 04/08/15 Under Contract -- -- --
03/31/2015 03/31/15 For Rent $3,100 0.0% --
03/03/2015 03/03/15 Rented $3,100 -3.1% --
03/03/2015 03/03/15 For Rent $3,200 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $9,767 $843,400 $0 $843,400
2024 $9,200 $844,000 $0 $844,000
2023 $8,825 $821,700 $0 $821,700
2022 $8,765 $805,600 $0 $805,600
2021 $8,596 $805,600 $0 $805,600
2020 $8,238 $780,100 $0 $780,100
2019 $8,058 $764,500 $0 $764,500
2018 $7,557 $721,100 $0 $721,100
2017 $7,342 $693,300 $0 $693,300
2016 $7,127 $647,900 $0 $647,900
2015 $7,277 $600,900 $0 $600,900
2014 $6,738 $535,600 $0 $535,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73412891

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003644-000152

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