NOT LISTED FOR SALE

488 Beacon St Unit 10&11 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,629,906 - $3,224,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,094 Sq Ft
$1,479/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 23, 2021

Last sale price $1,995,000 $953 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,868/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Waterfront
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2021

Own in Boston’s beautiful & historic Back Bay neighborhood and enjoy living in this truly spacious condo home complete with 2 coveted parking spaces. Ideal, ultra-convenient and central location just 1 minute to the superb Esplanade paths along the Charles River & the Bridge to MIT/Harvard/Kendall. Stroll over to Newbury Street for world-class shopping & dining. Convenient to Longwood Medical Area, Symphony, Copley Square, Fenway Park and more - easy highway access too. This fabulous 2 level condominium home has a sweeping front to back floor-plan with partial views of the Charles River. The sunny, open upper level has high ceilings & beautiful design details that work with either a modern or traditional style. The lower level has a flexible layout including a spacious bedroom suite with a luxurious marble spa-like bath. The roomy 2nd bedroom or den opens to the adjacent study which can also be private. This condo gives you space, comfort & convenience for an ideal urban lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ivy A. Turner

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 05/14/2021

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Better Home Team

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,362

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Near Conservation Area

HOA Fees

  • $1,479 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,094 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • City Views
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • 4 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03690 S:020,3349371

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 15 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,362

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,479 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Marble, Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front,Back)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 2094
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: BB5522
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 952.72
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 952.72
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, River, River, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Guest
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Unit Control
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Common, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 1479
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 10&11
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03690 S:020,3349371
  • Zoning: R
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Area: 0.05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2178
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 2094
  • PAGE: 162
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20362
  • Tax Book Number: 58252

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 15
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2016
Closed on
Jul 20, 2017
Sold by
Schaefer Adams M and Schaefer Calla J
Bought by
Greenberg Michael E and Segal Rosalind A
Seller's Agent
Robert Cohen
Engel & Volkers Boston
Buyer's Agent
Ivy A. Turner
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.25%
Current Estimated Value
$2,901,477

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$901,477
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2000
Sold by
Rucker Donald W
Bought by
Adams Douglas M and Schaefer Calla J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
8.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Greenberg Michael E $2,000,000 --
Greenberg Michael E $2,000,000 --
Adams Douglas M $829,500 --
Adams Douglas M $829,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Adams Douglas M $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Sold $1,995,000 0.0% $953 / Sq Ft
07/08/2021 07/08/21 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Price Changed $1,995,000 -9.1% $953 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 For Sale $2,195,000 +9.8% $1,048 / Sq Ft
07/20/2017 07/20/17 Sold $2,000,000 +8.4% $955 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/30/2017 06/30/17 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Price Changed $1,845,000 -5.1% $881 / Sq Ft
01/26/2017 01/26/17 Price Changed $1,945,000 -2.5% $929 / Sq Ft
11/17/2016 11/17/16 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $953 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $24,617 $2,125,800 $0 $2,125,800
2024 $21,445 $1,967,400 $0 $1,967,400
2023 $20,700 $1,927,400 $0 $1,927,400
2022 $20,762 $1,908,300 $0 $1,908,300
2021 $20,362 $1,908,300 $0 $1,908,300
2020 $19,212 $1,819,300 $0 $1,819,300
2019 $18,799 $1,783,600 $0 $1,783,600
2018 $16,977 $1,619,900 $0 $1,619,900
2017 $15,898 $1,501,200 $0 $1,501,200
2016 $15,290 $1,390,000 $0 $1,390,000
2015 $16,603 $1,371,000 $0 $1,371,000
2014 $15,973 $1,269,700 $0 $1,269,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ivy A. Turner

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ivy A. Turner

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (617) 308-4897

    5 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Ivy A. Turner
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Better Home Team

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 266-4430

    6 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Better Home Team
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  • Robert Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Robert Cohen

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 962-0142

    23 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Robert Cohen
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72831851

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003690-000020

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

488 Beacon St Unit 10&11, Boston, MA

This home is located at 488 Beacon St Unit 10&11, Boston, MA 02115 since 14 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,901,477, approximately $1,385 per square foot. This property was built in 1800. 488 Beacon St Unit 10&11 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Kingsley Montessori School, and Park Street School.

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