481 Beacon St # 14, Boston MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115 • Back Bay
$655,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$668,000
Final Sale Price:
$655,000
Difference:
$13,000 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
90
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$968
Sale $/sq ft:
$949
This property sold for $949 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.
The property spent 90 days on market before selling.
About this home
1 BR condo in the heart of lovely Back Bay neighborhood, with stainless appliances and a spacious living room with three large windows affording wonderful sunlight. Beautiful hardwood floors, and two closets in the bedroom. Fine-looking high ceilings and large bright windows, newly renovated with granite countertop kitchen and high-quality French door refrigerator. Easy access to shops/restaurants, Green Line, Back Bay Station, Newbury Street, Charles River, MIT, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Museum of Fine Arts and many more fine institutions and schools.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
13.7%
Price Range
91
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73591096
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 15, 2026
$759,000
MLS #73591096 - Active
Sold
Feb 2, 2018
$655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 91
Listed for Sale
Oct 19, 2017
$668,000
Original listing
Agent: Minnie Kwon
Office: Newstar JBL Realty in Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $759,000 | - | - | MLS #73591096 - Active |
| 02/02/2018 | ✓ Sold | $655,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/19/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $668,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $3,939 | $601,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,939
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$369
Monthly
Assessed Value
$601,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1890
Living Area
690 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,939
Assessed Value
$601,700
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$369 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
32
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Listing Agent Is Related To The Seller. Tax Amount Is Residential Exemption Applied.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
14
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures
Fire place is decoration only
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs (2)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
91 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
690 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
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
Park Street School
1.0 mi
Grades K-07
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 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
Advent School
1.0 mi
Grades K-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
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
The Winsor School
1.2 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 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
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.3 mi
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
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.9 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
1.4 mi
Edwards Middle
2.3 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.1 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
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.3 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 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
1.7 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.5 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
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.8 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
481 Beacon St # 14, Boston MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115
Listing Information
Agent MLS ID
CN202652
Office MLS ID
AN3296
Listing Data Updated
Feb 2, 2018 2:11 PM EST
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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