21 Beacon Street # 2J, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$501,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
588
Sq Ft
$852
Price/Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
32
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 15, 2020 • MLS# 72710391 Copied! • Updated Oct 28, 2020

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $569,000
Final Sale Price: $501,000
Difference: $68,000 (-12.0%)
Performance Metrics
88.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
32
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $968
Sale $/sq ft: $852
This property sold for $852 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 32 days on market before selling.

About this home

Best Buy on Beacon Hill!! Prestigous Hotel Bellevue of 1899, now 21 Beacon Street Condominiums, sits high on Beacon Hill next to the State House. This well managed luxurious building offers a Grand elegant lobby, Concierge Services, On Site management, building link and a common roof deck with tremendous city views. 2J has a Beacon St + Bowdoin St facing view that overlooks the State House. This is one of the larger one bedrooms with an open kitchen/living room and spacious bedroom. Your Heat, Hot water and electricity are all included in your condo fee! Laundry facilities on every floor and elevator service are a few of the conveniences in the neighborhood. This building has a rich rental history and perfect for an in town pied-à-terre or busy city goer looking for convenience. Lots to love about this building and location as its convenient to Hospitals, Financial district, Boston Common, Back Bay and Downtown. This unit has plenty of room for value add!

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Property History

Market Insights

11.7%
Price Range
33
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73534387
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 14, 2026
$565,000
MLS #73534387
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Sold
Oct 21, 2020
$501,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 33
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 15, 2020
$498,988
Original listing
Agent: Zechariah Cook Office: Bulfinch Boston Realty, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $6,461 $611,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,461
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$626
Monthly
Assessed Value
$611,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 588 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
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
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,461
Assessed Value $611,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $626 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Electricity, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Laundry, Elevator(s), Clubroom
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Covid19: All Visitors Must Sign In And Comply With Building Safety Policies. Masks Are Required. Please Wait Outside For Showings To Limit Time In The Lobby. Elevator Is Limited To 1 Person At A Time.
Exclusions Does Not Include Any Furniture.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 2J
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 33 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
588 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
11
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom, Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 11

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Heating Zones: 1
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:
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
Advent School
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
St. John Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.7 mi | #47 of 352 | Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.1 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
Kingsley Montessori School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.3 mi | #593 of 825 | Score: 41.1
Dropped 185 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.4 mi | #86 of 352 | Score: 50.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
544 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 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
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.3 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.0 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
Edwards Middle
1.5 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 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
Newman School
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.5 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.1 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.3 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
2.4 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.4 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.1 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
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Beacon Hill

21 Beacon Street # 2J, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108

Listing Information

Listing Office Bulfinch Boston Realty, Inc.
Office Phone 617-247-3177
Agent MLS ID CT000212
Office MLS ID NB1087
Listing Data Updated Oct 28, 2020 10:18 AM 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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