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48 Beacon St # 1R, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$1,824,900
Est. $12,146/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,448
Sq Ft
$1,260
Price/Sq Ft
1930
Year Built
25
Days on Market
Pending Listed Apr 23, 2026 • MLS# 73506331 Copied!

About this home

INCREDIBLE two-bedroom duplex ideally positioned directly across from the Boston Common. This elegant residence welcomes you with a grand open-concept living and dining area, showcasing wide-plank hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a beautiful decorative fireplace. The expansive layout offers exceptional flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining. The thoughtfully renovated kitchen features gas cooking, abundant cabinetry, and ample workspace—perfect for the discerning home chef. Upstairs, generously sized bedrooms provide a peaceful retreat, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet. Located just moments from the charm and boutiques of Charles Street, this home offers an unparalleled blend of convenience, style, and location.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner FORTY-EIGHT BEACON CONDO TR
Mailing Address 48 BEACON, BOSTON, MA, 02108

Land Use

Use Code 995
Description N/A
Style High Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $0
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $957,600 $957,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 8, 2022 $1,725,000 67452/174
Oct 2, 2020 $1,452,000 63891/342
Aug 31, 2020 $1,775,000 63673/308
Jan 6, 2020 $1,690,000 62358/121
Aug 14, 2019 $1,150,000 61585/319
Jun 27, 2019 $1,060,000 61340/29
Nov 30, 2017 $985,000 58867/105
Nov 29, 2017 $925,000 58856/193
May 30, 2014 $406,000 53035/015
Oct 20, 2011 $603,750 48535/334

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Mar 19, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1829555
Closed $1,000
Jan 29, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1817343
Open $38,000
Dec 22, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1807855
Closed $1,500
Nov 8, 2024 Long Form/Alteration Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #ALT1622993
Open $89,815
Sep 16, 2024 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1649243
Open $800
Mar 6, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1576942
Closed $13,000
Feb 21, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1573466
Closed $8,000
Jan 26, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1563644
Open $68,000
Oct 2, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1530015
Closed $3,800
Aug 31, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1520993
Open $48,867
Aug 31, 2023 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1520997
Open $48,867
Jul 24, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1498190
Open $401,701
Jul 5, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1492195
Closed $6,000
Jun 7, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1427847
Open $6,250
May 4, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1468298
Open $118,400
Mar 9, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1300386
Closed $3,000
Mar 1, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1300699
Closed $4,900
Jan 10, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1285727
Closed $58,740
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

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,999 1,930
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,448 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,448 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Hot Water, Steam, Heat Pump, Ductless
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Other
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $16,134
Assessed Value $164,040

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: High-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Other
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Hot Water, Steam, Heat Pump, Ductless
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

48 Beacon St # 1R, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108

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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
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.9 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
St. John Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.0 mi | #48 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 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
1.3 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
1.5 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.6 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
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.1 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.8 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
Edwards Middle
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.6 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
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.7 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.1 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.2 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.4 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.9 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
May 7, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
May 5, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Apr 23, 2026
$1,824,900
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Roy Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 7, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0
Apr 23, 2026 New Listing Added $1,824,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
25 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,260

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $16,134 $164,040

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,134
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$1,374
Per month
Assessed Value
$164,040

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christopher Roy
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CN206436
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated May 20, 2026 3:05 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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