299 Beacon St, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$4,500,000

10

Beds

8

Baths

6,672

Sq Ft

$674

Price/Sq Ft

0.06

Acres

1870

Year Built

5-9 Family

Type

33

Days on Market

Sold 2024 Listed Jul 2, 2024 • MLS# 73259701 Copied! • Updated Sep 6, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $5,395,000

Final Sale Price: $4,500,000

Difference: $895,000 (-16.6%)

Performance Metrics

83.4%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

33

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $809

Sale $/sq ft: $674

This property sold for $674 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 33 days on market before selling.

About this home

Excellent opportunity for a developer or investor to purchase this legacy asset corner brownstone building originally built in 1870 with a building addition added in 1984. Located in central Back Bay location on the southwest corner of Beacon St at Exeter St, this 4-story building consists of 6 units over five levels including lower level. Owner's unit has a private entrance with direct elevator access to a duplex 2-bed/2.5-bath with original woodwork, fireplace, central air and private roof deck. Additional units include parlor studio, garden level one bed, and three 2-bed apts on parlor, third and top floors. 60 day TAW leases. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

16.6%

Price Range

91

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73596081

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏡

Currently Listed

Oct 28, 2026

$5,200,000

MLS #73596081 - Active

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✓

Sold

Sep 5, 2024

$4,500,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 91

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jul 2, 2024

$5,395,000

Original listing

Agent: Frank Carroll Homes Team Office: Compass

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/28/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$5,200,000	-	-	MLS #73596081 - Active
09/05/2024	✓ Sold	$4,500,000	-	-	Property sold
07/02/2024	🏠 Listed for Sale	$5,395,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2024	$24,110	$2,211,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$24,110

Tax Year 2024

Assessed Value

$2,211,900

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 5-9 Family

Year Built 1870

Living Area 6,672 sq ft

Lot Size 0.06 acres

Bedrooms 10

Full Baths 7

Half Baths 2

Total Rooms 22

Investment Metrics

Units 6

Unit 1 Rent — · Y

Unit 2 Rent $2,850/mo · Y

Unit 3 Rent $1,980/mo · Y

Unit 4 Rent — · N

Total Monthly Rent $4,830/mo

Gross Income $125,160

Net Operating Income $68,616

Operating Expenses $56,544

Water/Sewer Expense $4,800

Electric Expense $3,930

Insurance Expense $7,604

Cap Rate 1.27%

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring Tile, Carpet

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

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 5

Basement None

Laundry None

Features Pantry, Cathedral/vaulted Ceilings, Crown Molding, Walk-in Closet(s), Elevator, Kitchen, Living Rm/dining Rm Combo, Living Room

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Balcony/deck

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $24,110

Assessed Value $2,211,900

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Buyers To Do Their Own Due Diligence. Building Is Sold As Is And Seller Makes No Representations Of Any Current/former Warranties Or Otherwise. Current Rent Rolls Are Well Under Market And Ownerss Unit Has No Current Rental Income As It Is Owner Occupied.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Sq Ft Disclosures Measured by architect

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 91 days

Property Overview

Property Type

5-9 Family

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1870

Bedrooms

10

Full Bathrooms

7

Half Bathrooms

2

Living Area

6,672 sq ft

Total Rooms

22

Stories

6

Levels

6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet

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

Interior Features: Pantry, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Crown Molding, Walk-In Closet(s), Elevator, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Living Room

Windows: Picture Window

Basement:

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1870

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation: Slab

Stories: 6

Utilities & Systems

Heating:

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck

Patio & Porch:

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, 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

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

Kingsley Montessori School

0.2 mi

Grades PK-06

The Learning Project

0.2 mi

Grades K-06

Park Street School

0.6 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: 20.4

Improved 363 spots from last year

-37.8 below state avg

80 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-12

Kids Are People School

0.8 mi

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

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

1.1 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

D

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

1.6 mi | #325 of 352 | Score: 28.8

Improved 14 spots from last year

-29.4 below state avg

716 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Middle School Academy

2.1 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

2.2 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

2.4 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

3.1 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

3.1 mi

Epiphany School

4.2 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

7.2 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

1.6 mi

Edwards Middle

2.0 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

Newman School

< 0.1 mi

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

1.0 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

1.8 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

2.2 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

2.5 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

Meridian Academy

3.0 mi

Grades 06-09

C-

East Boston High School

3.1 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

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

299 Beacon St, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Frank Carroll Homes Team

Listing Office Compass

Office Phone 617-206-3333

Agent MLS ID TM348979

Office MLS ID AN2383

Listing Data Updated Sep 6, 2024 7:28 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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