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281 Beacon Street # 17, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$535,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
541
Sq Ft
$989
Price/Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
29
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 15, 2020 • MLS# 72644164 Copied! • Updated Jun 11, 2020

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $565,000
Final Sale Price: $535,000
Difference: $30,000 (-5.3%)
Performance Metrics
94.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
29
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,044
Sale $/sq ft: $989
This property sold for $989 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.3% below the original asking price.

With only 29 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$989/sq ft
Area Average
$128/sq ft
Difference
+673.1%

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

About this home

Ideal Back Bay location and fantastic full 1 bedroom layout, awaiting your custom touches. Soaring ceilings 10+ foot ceilings in both the large living room and bedroom, over-sized windows allow for abundant natural light, custom built-in shelving, charming fireplace, 3 generous closets, and hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy in building laundry and proximity to all of the world-class amenities Back Bay has to offer. 3D virtual Tour/Video Walkthrough available.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73545262
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$2,800
MLS #73545262 - Active
Sold
Jun 10, 2020
$535,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Apr 15, 2020
$565,000
Original listing
Agent: Collin Fishman Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $5,413 $508,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,413
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$299
Monthly
Assessed Value
$508,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 541 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Common
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
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
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,413
Assessed Value $508,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $299 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 5
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 17
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 30 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
541 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Common
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, 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

3 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.2 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Newman School
0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Commonwealth School
0.1 mi
Grades 09-12
C-
Snowden International High School
0.2 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 37.9
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
421 students Diverse
7 sports • 78 athletes
Rising School
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

281 Beacon Street # 17, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Collin Fishman
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID CN208473
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Jun 11, 2020 2:35 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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