Dimensions13 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
121 Beacon Street # 4, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,265,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,395,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,265,000
Difference:
$130,000 (-9.3%)
Performance Metrics
90.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
33
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,041
Sale $/sq ft:
$944
This property sold for $944 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.3% below the original asking price.
The property spent 33 days on market before selling.
About this home
This spacious and elegant floor thru 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home on a prime Back Bay block just steps from the Boston Public Garden features a wide front facing living area with high ceilings, original detail and beautiful marble fireplace. Adjacent is a separate dining area and a fully applianced kitchen with stainless appliances. There is also a powder room for guests. The master bedroom also has a fireplace, custom home office work space and a large walk in closet. Master bathroom has double vanity and a private water closet. Second bedroom or study also has a sunny exposure. There is one full deeded parking space right behind the building included in the price. 121 Beacon Street is a professionally managed, 5/6 owner occupied building easy walking distance to Newbury and Charles Streets, the Charles River and the Esplanade. Saturday and Sunday Open Houses 12-1:30 and will show beforehand.
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Property History
Market Insights
29.7%
Price Range
34
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73499099
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 15, 2026
$1,800,000
MLS #73499099
Sold
Nov 9, 2020
$1,265,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 34
Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2020
$1,395,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,800,000 | - | - | MLS #73499099 |
| 11/09/2020 | ✓ Sold | $1,265,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/09/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,395,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10,521 | $1,260,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,521
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$615
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,260,200
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1852
Living Area
1,340 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces
2
Basement
N
Laundry
In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Deeded
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,521
Assessed Value
$1,260,200
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$615 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
5
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Fy2020 Taxes Include The Residential Exemption
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
4
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
34 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1852
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,340 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions8 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
LevelThird
Dimensions16 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelThird
Dimensions20 x 11
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelThird
Dimensions24 x 21
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Decorative Molding
LevelMain,Third
Display Options
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1852
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Brick, Stone
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
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
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Deeded
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station
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
Park Street School
0.1 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Advent School
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-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
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
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.3 mi
|
#48 of 352
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 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
2.7 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.3 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 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
Edwards Middle
1.7 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 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
1.8 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
1.8 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
D
Charlestown High School
1.9 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.0 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.7 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.7 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
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi
|
#19 of 25
|
Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
121 Beacon Street # 4, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
TM309563
Office MLS ID
AN6192
Listing Data Updated
Nov 9, 2020 1:09 PM EST
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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