165 Beacon Street # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

$494,000

Est. $3,126/month

1

Baths

465

Sq Ft

$1,062

Price/Sq Ft

1920

Year Built

Condominium

Type

34

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$55,000 Open House Listed May 15, 2026 • MLS# 73519967 Copied!

About this home

Turn-key elegance just two blocks from the Boston Public Garden. This fully renovated garden-level studio offers a rare in-unit washer/dryer, built-in window A/C, separate sleeping alcove, and beautifully updated finishes in a premier professionally managed brownstone building. Features include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, thoughtful built-ins for exceptional storage, and an updated bathroom. Enjoy low condo fees of just $295/month, including heat and hot water, plus a well-maintained, pet-friendly association. Bonus feature: the current owner utilizes two nearby tandem parking spaces with possible rental transferability. Ideally located near the Charles River Esplanade, shopping, dining, and public transportation, with convenient access to MGH, MIT, and Harvard. Perfect as an urban oasis, pied-à-terre, or high-yield investment opportunity in one of Boston's most iconic neighborhoods.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner KIRBY ELLA L

Mailing Address 165 BEACON ST #4, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102

Description Condominium

Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,556,700

Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000

Base Tax $16,018

CPA Surcharge 1% ($150)

Estimated Annual Tax $16,168

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2023	$0	$1,556,700	$1,556,700	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Jun 28, 2019	$510,000	61350/241
May 17, 2019	$595,000	61133/253
Sep 1, 2017	$1,285,000	58476/101
Apr 11, 2016	$9	55960/296
Jan 2, 2016	$9	33333/333
Dec 29, 2015	$1,260,000	55535/259
May 30, 2014	$450,000	53029/139
Dec 7, 2012	$310,000	50618/130

Building Permit History

Issued	Type / Work	Status	Value
Oct 29, 2024	Short Form Bldg Permit OTHER Other Permit #SF1662182	Closed	$56,200
Oct 29, 2024	Short Form Bldg Permit ROOF Roofing Permit #SF1662181	Closed	$58,500
Aug 25, 2022	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1378655	Closed	$6,000
Jul 22, 2022	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1364196	Open	$7,500
Jun 3, 2022	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1336363	Open	$58,000
Apr 20, 2022	Short Form Bldg Permit INTEXT Interior/Exterior Work Permit #SF1307537	Open	$6,698

Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000

Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523

Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000

CPA Surcharge 1%

County Suffolk

Property Data Comparison

Field	Assessor	MLS	Match
Year built	1,920	1,920	✓

Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1920

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

465 sq ft

Total Rooms

2

Stories

1

Entry Level

1

Open House Schedule

20

Jun

Saturday, June 20

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1920

Living Area 465 sq ft

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement N

Laundry In Unit

Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Rented

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $1,596

Assessed Value $460,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: In Unit

Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920

Structure Type: Brownstone

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Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Rented

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165 Beacon Street # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Price Reduced

Jun 19, 2026

$494,000 $5,000 (-1%)

From $499,000 to $494,000 (-1.0%)

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Jun 3, 2026

$499,000 $50,000 (-9.11%)

From $549,000 to $499,000 (-9.1%)

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May 15, 2026

$549,000

Original listing

Agent: Irina Spiegel Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/19/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$494,000	$5,000	-	From $499,000 to $494,000 (-1.0%)
06/03/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$499,000	$50,000	-	From $549,000 to $499,000 (-9.1%)
05/15/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$549,000	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 19, 2026	Price Changed	$494,000	-$5,000
Jun 3, 2026	Price Changed	$499,000	-$50,000
May 15, 2026	New Listing Added	$549,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

34 days

Price per Sq Ft

$1,062

Total Price Drop

-$55,000

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$1,596	$460,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$1,596

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$295

Monthly

Assessed Value

$460,100

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