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280 Beacon St # U65, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,595,000
Est. $10,997/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,286
Sq Ft
$1,240
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1930
Year Built
Condominium
Type
13 hours 28 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Feb 28, 2026 • MLS# 73481043 Copied!

About this home

Perched on the sixth floor, this refined water-view residence offers an exceptional blend of elegance and location, with sweeping vistas of the Charles River and the Cambridge skyline. The open-concept living and dining space is anchored by a chef-caliber kitchen featuring an oversized island, premium appliances, granite countertops, and custom cabinetry. Bespoke built-ins enhance both sophistication and storage. The primary suite captures river views and includes two closets, a reading nook, and a private en-suite bath. A generous second bedroom offers its own sleek en-suite with glass shower. A beautifully maintained rooftop deck provides panoramic river and city views. Moments from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street, Boston Common, Copley Square, and Prudential Center, with elevator access and on-site superintendent. With attentive management and meticulous upkeep of the building, daily living here feels seamless and refined.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,286 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
6

Open House Schedule

01
Mar
Sunday, March 1
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,286 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features Rented, On Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $19,309
Assessed Value $1,542,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Rented, On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River, Other (See Remarks)
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

280 Beacon St # U65, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Kids Are People School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.0 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.1 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.6 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 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
7.2 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate 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 | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 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: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 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: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.1 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 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: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
C-
East Boston High School
3.1 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 28, 2026
$1,595,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Wales Office: Engel & Volkers Newton

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 28, 2026 New Listing Added $1,595,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
13 hours 28 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,240

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $19,309 $1,542,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$19,309
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$1,123
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,542,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbara Wales
Listing Office Engel & Volkers Newton
Agent MLS ID BB800380
Office MLS ID AN4462
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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