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242 Beacon St # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$550,000
Est. $3,724/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
535
Sq Ft
$1,028
Price/Sq Ft
1884
Year Built
110
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 20, 2020 • MLS# 72645658 Copied!

About this home

Prime location waterside Beacon St renovated one-bed condo. This professionally managed building is a historic Back Bay mansion that features an elegant New York Style lobby. Ideally located in the heart of Back Bay, this unit is only steps from the Charles River, Boston Commons, Copley Square, Newbury St, The Prudential Center, and all of Back Bay’s best restaurants. Enter the unit into an open layout with a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, well-maintained appliances, and a granite breakfast bar with storage underneath. The generously sized living room has a dedicated dining area that could also be used as a second bedroom or office space. The bedroom can comfortably fit a queen-size bed and gets nice light from a picture window. This unit features hardwood floors throughout, Central Air, and ample storage throughout. Common laundry is conveniently located right outside the unit door. Parking available for rent $350 per month.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner PAKES ARIEL
Mailing Address BEACON, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,607,600
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $26,832
CPA Surcharge 1% ($258)
Estimated Annual Tax $27,090

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $2,607,600 $2,607,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 27, 2022 $3,010,000 67860/78
Sep 28, 2021 $3,250,000 66370/210
Apr 16, 2021 $3,249,000 65256/76
Mar 26, 2021 $1 65084/256
Sep 4, 2020 $550,000 63712/294
Jun 30, 2020 $1,940,000 63271/140
Nov 14, 2014 $2,162,500 53704/219

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Sep 23, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1774248
Closed $7,800
Jun 12, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1730738
Closed $200,000
May 23, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #ALT1720276
Closed $1,820,873
Nov 19, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1671686
Open $1,200
Apr 11, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1311224
Open $2,000
Mar 25, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1307911
Open $35,450
Feb 3, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1290928
Closed $1,500
Jan 7, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1281538
Open $27,478
Sep 26, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1245907
Open $88,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1884
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
535 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $630,000
Final Sale Price: $550,000
Difference: $80,000 (-12.7%)
Performance Metrics
87.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
110
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,178
Sale $/sq ft: $1,028
This property sold for $1,028 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.7% below the original asking price.

At 110 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$1,028/sq ft
Area Average
$224/sq ft
Difference
+359.8%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1884
Living Area 535 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard
Cooling Unit Control
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
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

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,130
Assessed Value $482,000

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1884
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
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: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

242 Beacon St # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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
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: 20.2
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
1.0 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
1.1 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
1.2 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
St. John Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.0 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
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.3 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
0.2 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
1.6 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
1.7 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
1.9 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
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
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
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Property History

Market Insights

3.5%
Price Range
112
Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Sep 4, 2020
$550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 112
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 20, 2020
$570,000
Original listing
Agent: Miller & Co. Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #71988629
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 2, 2016
$550,000
MLS #71988629

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 2, 2026 Sold $2,800
Apr 20, 2020 New Listing Added $570,000
May 2, 2016 Sold $550,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
110 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,028

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $5,130 $482,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,130
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$315
Monthly
Assessed Value
$482,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Miller & Co.
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM326144
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Sep 4, 2020 4:49 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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