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285 Beacon St # 3B, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,435,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,444
Sq Ft
$994
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1885
Year Built
1
Parking
31
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 5, 2016 • MLS# 71982882 Copied! • Updated Jul 30, 2016

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$994/sq ft
Area Average
$128/sq ft
Difference
+677.1%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

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

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
Features Off Street, Assigned, Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
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
Seller Disclosures New Roof 2015. Elevator Recently Refurbished. New Hvac In-unit 2015. Taxes Do Not Include Residential Exemption.
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
For Sale
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,444 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass
Dining Room
10 x 14
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Kitchen
9 x 10
Flooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom2
16 x 9
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Living Room
23 x 24
Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Master Bedroom
21 x 13
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

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
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
0.2 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
M

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
H

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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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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