259 Beacon St # 23, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$517,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
854
Sq Ft
$605
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1880
Year Built
Condominium
Type
112
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Jun 17, 2009 • MLS# 70935504 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $549,000
Final Sale Price: $517,000
Difference: $32,000 (-5.8%)
Performance Metrics
94.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
112
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $643
Sale $/sq ft: $605
This property sold for $605 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.8% below the original asking price.

At 112 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

This lovely two bedroom home on the corner of Beacon and Dartmouth features hardwood floors, high ceilings, beautiful moldings, wainscoting and a fire place. The eat-in kitchen offers ample storage and plenty of sunlight. Professionally mananged, elevator building with common laundry and common roof deck with amazing city views!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
113
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73592482
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 19, 2026
$4,000
MLS #73592482 - Active
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Current Active Listing - MLS #73544976
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Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$799,000
MLS #73544976 - Active
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Sold
Oct 28, 2009
$517,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 113
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Listed for Sale
Jun 17, 2009
$535,000
Original listing
Agent: Julie Harrison Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $5,103 $480,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,103
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$414
Per month
Assessed Value
$480,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 854 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,103
Assessed Value $480,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $414
Fee Includes Heat, Insurance
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 23
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 113 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
854 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.5 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
0.9 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
1.2 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
St. John Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.5 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
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.3 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
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
1.6 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
1.9 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
2.1 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
2.6 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-
East Boston High School
3.0 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
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

259 Beacon St # 23, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Julie Harrison
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID BB981854
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 8:18 AM EDT
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