48 Beacon St # 12F, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$515,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$599,000
Final Sale Price:
$515,000
Difference:
$84,000 (-14.0%)
Performance Metrics
86.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
35
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$769
Sale $/sq ft:
$661
This property sold for $661 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 14.0% below the original asking price.
The property spent 35 days on market before selling.
About this home
Offering a unique opportunity for the 12th floor penthouse front facing 1 bedroom condominium in a beautifully maintained Beacon Street elevator building. Absolutely unparalleled views of the Boston Common and the Boston skyline from every window! Unit has a fireplaced living room, parquet floors throughout, a well proportioned floor plan, good closet space and separate storage and common laundry in the basement. Parking available directly across the street at the Boston common Garage.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
61.1%
Price Range
37
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73508325
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Apr 28, 2026
$1,325,000
MLS #73508325 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72475843
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Aug 13, 2019
$1,150,000
MLS #72475843
Sold
Jul 8, 2010
$515,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 37
Listed for Sale
Apr 27, 2010
$549,000
Original listing
Agent: Marc Marsan
Office: Red Brick Real Estate, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,325,000 | - | - | MLS #73508325 - Active |
| 08/13/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,150,000 | - | - | MLS #72475843 |
| 07/08/2010 | ✓ Sold | $515,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/27/2010 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $549,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $5,786 | $487,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,786
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$439
Per month
Assessed Value
$487,000
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1901
Living Area
779 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Stories
1
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
60 Amps/less
Water
Public, City/town Water
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,786
Assessed Value
$487,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$439
Fee Includes
Heat, Insurance
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
15
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
This Is An Estate Sale. Unit Needs Renovation. Unit To Be Sold As Is.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["High-Rise"]
Unit/Building
12F
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
37 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1901
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
779 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
12
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1901
Structure Type:
High-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Hot Water
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
None
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, 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
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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.9 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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.0 mi
|
#47 of 352
|
Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 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
1.4 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.5 mi
|
#593 of 825
|
Score: 41.1
Dropped 185 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.7 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
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.2 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.8 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
Edwards Middle
1.5 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 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
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.7 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.2 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.4 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.9 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
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
48 Beacon St # 12F, Boston MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Marc Marsan
Listing Office
Red Brick Real Estate, LLC
Office Phone
617-248-8899
Agent MLS ID
NB111142
Office MLS ID
NB2003
Listing Data Updated
Jul 1, 2025 12:13 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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