$1,100,000
$50K PRICE DROP

486 Beacon St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated payment $6,812/month

Total Views 2,311
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,036 Sq Ft
$1,062 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

Live large for less! Rare value in a grand Back Bay duplex with one deeded parking space and extra spaces for guests. Entertain upstairs in a showpiece dining parlor with elegant period details, including 11’ ceilings, refurbished bowfront windows overlooking the sunny side of Beacon Street, triple crown moulding, decorative fireplace with original marble, and hardwood floors. Tall custom built-in for books and storage. Well-equipped galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, and quartz countertop. Relax in twice the space downstairs, with a large bedroom and heated walk-in closet, a flexible sleep, lounge, and/or office space, and a bathroom with two vanities, an enclosed shower/tub, and linen shelf. Common laundry on same level. Great for socializing, shopping, and commuting: near restaurants, stores, Charles River Esplanade, Cambridge, and major roads. And since pets are welcome, enjoy walking your dog in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Boston.

Listing Agent

Leavitt + Co Team

Compass Listed on: 04/29/2026

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Benjamin Leavitt

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom located in the basement
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03690 S:002,3349362

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 15 Units
  • Low-Rise Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,816

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Below Grade,Street,Front)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 345
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 691
  • Living Area: 1036
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: BWSC

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 612
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03690 S:002,3349362
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9816

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 15
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

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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 $9,816 $847,700 $0 $847,700
2024 $8,551 $784,500 $0 $784,500
2023 $8,254 $768,500 $0 $768,500
2022 $8,279 $760,900 $0 $760,900
2021 $8,119 $760,900 $0 $760,900
2020 $7,482 $708,500 $0 $708,500
2019 $7,320 $694,500 $0 $694,500
2018 $6,869 $655,400 $0 $655,400
2017 $6,675 $630,300 $0 $630,300
2016 $6,420 $583,600 $0 $583,600
2015 $7,440 $614,400 $0 $614,400
2014 $7,158 $569,000 $0 $569,000
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/07/2026 07/07/26 Price Changed $1,100,000 -4.3% $1,062 / Sq Ft
04/29/2026 04/29/26 For Sale $1,150,000 0.0% $1,110 / Sq Ft
11/29/2024 11/29/24 Off Market $3,400 -- --
09/26/2024 09/26/24 For Rent $3,400 -0.6% --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 Rented $3,420 +0.6% --
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Rent $3,400 0.0% --
07/15/2024 07/15/24 Off Market $3,400 -- --
05/24/2024 05/24/24 For Rent $3,400 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed $80,000 --
Deed $987,800 --
Deed $440,000 --
Deed $188,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $447,153 No Value Available
Closed $465,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73509221

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003690-000002

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