FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass
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285 Beacon St # 3B, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,435,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,550,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,435,000
Difference:
$115,000 (-7.4%)
Performance Metrics
92.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
31
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,073
Sale $/sq ft:
$994
This property sold for $994 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.4% below the original asking price.
The property spent 31 days on market before selling.
About this home
Beautiful Back Bay 2BR/2BA with private deck, direct elevator access and deeded off-street parking behind building with direct entry! Perfectly maintained exposed brick is featured throughout the unit as well as recessed lighting, hardwood floors in the living areas and lush carpet in the bedrooms. This well cared for, sophisticated home offers an open concept floor plan with excellent use of space. It boasts a large living room with a fireplace that leads out onto your private deck. The kitchen is updated with a pass-through and breakfast bar as well as new backsplash. The dining area easily fits a formal dining table for six and is perfect for entertaining. The large master bedroom is complete with another fireplace, bright windows, double closets and en-suite full bath. The second bedroom is well proportioned with a full closet. In-unit laundry and good closet space round out this luxurious home.
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Property History
Market Insights
36.8%
Price Range
33
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73485065
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
May 15, 2026
$2,270,000
MLS #73485065
Sold
Jul 29, 2016
$1,435,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 33
Listed for Sale
Apr 5, 2016
$1,550,000
Original listing
Agent: Jenny Searles Margulies
Office: First Boston Realty International
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,270,000 | - | - | MLS #73485065 |
| 07/29/2016 | ✓ Sold | $1,435,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/05/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,550,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $13,008 | $1,182,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$13,008
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$482
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,182,500
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1885
Living Area
1,444 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces
2
Basement
N
Laundry
First Floor, In Unit
Features
Closet, Entrance Foyer
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
Off Street, Assigned, Deeded
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$13,008
Assessed Value
$1,182,500
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$482 Monthly
Fee Includes
Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
11
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
New Roof 2015. Elevator Recently Refurbished. New Hvac In-unit 2015. Taxes Do Not Include Residential Exemption.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
3B
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures
Does not include 100 sq ft private deck
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Association Financial Statements (4)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
33 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,444 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions10 x 14
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions9 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
Dimensions16 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelFirst
Dimensions23 x 24
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions21 x 13
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet, Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
First Floor, In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1885
Effective Year (Renovated):
1980
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Assigned, Deeded
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, 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
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 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: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 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
1.0 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#772 of 824
|
Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.6 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 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
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 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
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
7.2 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
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.5 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.6 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.1 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+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 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
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
C-
East Boston High School
3.0 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
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
285 Beacon St # 3B, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jenny Searles Margulies
Listing Office
First Boston Realty International
Office Phone
617-482-3333
Agent MLS ID
CT006806
Office MLS ID
NB1863
Listing Data Updated
Jul 30, 2016 3:24 PM 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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