244 Beacon # 2B, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$680,000

1

Beds

1

Baths

639

Sq Ft

$1,064

Price/Sq Ft

1979

Year Built

Condominium

Type

35

Days on Market

Sold Listed Oct 4, 2020 • MLS# 72737168 Copied! • Updated Dec 3, 2020

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $708,000

Final Sale Price: $680,000

Difference: $28,000 (-4.0%)

Performance Metrics

96.0%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

35

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $1,108

Sale $/sq ft: $1,064

This property sold for $1,064 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 35 days on market before selling.

About this home

Beautiful river facing 1+ Bedroom on Beacon St. Located on the second floor of an elevator building in the heart of Back Bay! Spacious and sunny living room faces the river with gorgeous views! Kitchen has new appliances and plenty of cabinet space. Bonus office space with extra storage area. Laundry is in the building. Located near public transportation, the esplanade, shops, restaurants and Copley square are at your fingertips. Sorry, no pets. No cats or dogs.

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Property History

Market Insights

14.9%

Price Range

36

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73587621

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏡

Currently Listed

Oct 7, 2026

$799,000

MLS #73587621 - Active

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✓

Sold

Dec 3, 2020

$680,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 36

🏠

Listed for Sale

Oct 4, 2020

$703,000

Original listing

Agent: Eric R. Hersum Office: Back Bay Properties Corp.

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/07/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$799,000	-	-	MLS #73587621 - Active
12/03/2020	✓ Sold	$680,000	-	-	Property sold
10/04/2020	🏠 Listed for Sale	$703,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2020	$6,452	$603,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$6,452

Tax Year 2020

HOA Fee

$403

Monthly

Assessed Value

$603,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1979

Living Area 639 sq ft

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement N

Laundry Common Area, In Building

Features Closet, Office

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

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 For Electric Range, For Electric Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $6,452

Assessed Value $603,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $403 Monthly

Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)

Optional Fee Includes None

Owner-Occupied Units 11

Pets No

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]

Unit/Building 2B

Sq Ft Source Master Deed

Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (6)

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 36 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1979

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

639 sq ft

Total Rooms

3

Stories

1

Entry Level

2

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 1 level · 3 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Closet, Office

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Security: Intercom, TV Monitor

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1979

Effective Year (Renovated): 1979

Structure Type: Mid-Rise

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

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: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

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

0.5 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: 20.4

Improved 363 spots from last year

-37.8 below state avg

80 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-12

Kids Are People School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-12

F

Blackstone Elementary School

1.0 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2

Improved 13 spots from last year

-32 below state avg

572 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

C

Hurley K-8 School

1.0 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7

Dropped 24 spots from last year

-22.5 below state avg

337 students Moderate

Grades PK-08

D

Perkins Elementary School

1.2 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2

Improved 35 spots from last year

-27 below state avg

201 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

St. John Elementary School

1.6 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: 23.2

Improved 3 spots from last year

-35 below state avg

246 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: 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

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 | #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

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 | #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

Cathedral High School

1.0 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

1.6 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

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

1.7 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

1.9 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

D

Charlestown High School

2.1 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

A+

Boston Latin Academy

2.6 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

C-

East Boston High School

3.0 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

Meridian Academy

3.1 mi

Grades 06-09

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

244 Beacon # 2B, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eric R. Hersum

Listing Office Back Bay Properties Corp.

Office Phone 617-728-7200

Agent MLS ID NB112033

Office MLS ID NB2757

Listing Data Updated Dec 3, 2020 4:05 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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