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259 Beacon St # 4, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$475,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$499,000
Final Sale Price:
$475,000
Difference:
$24,000 (-4.8%)
Performance Metrics
95.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
24
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,006
Sale $/sq ft:
$958
This property sold for $958 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.8% below the original asking price.
With only 24 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Million dollar views at the fraction of the price! Revel in the spectacular panoramic views of the Boston skyline, the Charles River and Cambridge from the building’s common roof deck. Located in the heart of the Back Bay and moments to everything the city has to offer, this fabulous 1 bedroom garden unit will check so many items off your “I want” list. A spacious bedroom that can easily accommodate a king size bed, bureaus AND work from home desk, but also features an enormous closet with 2 doors! Yes, it’s true!! The bathroom is updated too. Entertain your friends in the living room while you enjoy the action from the kitchen. And, don’t worry about climbing endless flights of stairs to get to the amazing roof deck, the building has an elevator. This is a professionally managed building with strong reserves, just moments to the Esplanade, Newbury St, Copley Square and more. Ideal for both savvy investors and owner occupants alike.This building is cat friendly. Sorry, no dogs allowed
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Property History
Market Insights
15%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73583752
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 29, 2026
$559,000
MLS #73583752 - Active
Sold
May 19, 2022
$475,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
Listed for Sale
Mar 31, 2022
$479,900
Original listing
Agent: Beacon Group
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $559,000 | - | - | MLS #73583752 - Active |
| 05/19/2022 | ✓ Sold | $475,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/31/2022 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $479,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,616 | $451,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$1,616
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$277
Monthly
Assessed Value
$451,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1880
Living Area
496 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
First Floor, Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck - Roof
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$1,616
Assessed Value
$451,900
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$277 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Include Residential Exemption. See Agent.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
4
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Other (see Remarks)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
25 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
496 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions8 x 8
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 11
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 13
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
First Floor, Common Area, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1880
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
The Learning Project
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.3 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.5 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.6 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.1 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
3.0 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
259 Beacon St # 4, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Office Phone
617-969-2447
Agent MLS ID
TM311673
Office MLS ID
AN6227
Listing Data Updated
May 24, 2022 10:48 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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