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259 Beacon Street # 72, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$810,000
Est. $5,546/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
772
Sq Ft
$1,049
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
121
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 24, 2022 • MLS# 73029043 Copied!

About this home

Excellent location in the heart of Back Bay for this lovely 2 beds, 1 bath condominium on the Top (7th) Floor, with lovely views of the Charles River from its cozy balcony. Have your morning coffee in style ! - Bright Living room with Decorative Fireplace and a Wall A/C - Fully equipped Open Kitchen. - The Main Bedroom accommodates a queen bed, dresser and night tables and has a large double closet. The second bedroom is best suited for an Office or can be used as a Guest Room. In Unit Laundry. - Elevator - The building has a large common roof deck with 360 degrees views of the area and is located just a brief walk to Copley Square, Commonwealth Ave Mall and the Boston Gardens ! World Class Shopping and Dining venues on Newbury Street are also just minutes away ! - This Condominium will offer you the Quintessential Back Bay living in the heart of our Beautiful City of Boston !

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner FIFTY ONE BEACON LLC
Mailing Address BEACON, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $766,100
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $7,883
CPA Surcharge 1% ($69)
Estimated Annual Tax $7,952

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $766,100 $766,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 27, 2022 $679,000 68352/210
Oct 4, 2022 $10 68278/210
Sep 22, 2022 $10 68235/338
Jun 1, 2022 $1 67727/101
May 19, 2022 $475,000 67672/46
Jan 18, 2022 $470,000 67036/85
Nov 14, 2019 $899,000 62065/319
Aug 16, 2019 $645,000 61596/46
May 31, 2019 $895,000 61194/71
Feb 1, 2019 $400,000 60708/318

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
May 28, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1853015
Open $3,000
May 19, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1850936
Open $1,500
May 12, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1848307
Open $22,000
Feb 12, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1820604
Closed $8,000
Mar 18, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1682239
Open $4,700
May 24, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1602186
Open $2,000
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
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
772 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $915,000
Final Sale Price: $810,000
Difference: $105,000 (-11.5%)
Performance Metrics
88.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
121
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,185
Sale $/sq ft: $1,049
This property sold for $1,049 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.5% below the original asking price.

At 121 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
$1,049/sq ft
Area Average
$232/sq ft
Difference
+351.5%

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 1880
Living Area 772 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Wood Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,876
Assessed Value $717,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Wood Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building, In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: High-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

259 Beacon Street # 72, 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
0.5 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: 20.2
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
0.9 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 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
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 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
2.9 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
4.2 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
1.5 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
1.6 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
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
122
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73532913
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Currently Listed
Jun 10, 2026
$4,500
MLS #73532913 - Active
Sold
Jan 30, 2023
$810,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 122
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Listed for Sale
Aug 24, 2022
$835,000
Original listing
Agent: Irina Constantin Office: Boston Homes Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 10, 2026 Sold $4,500
Aug 24, 2022 New Listing Added $835,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
121 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,049

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $7,876 $717,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,876
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$594
Monthly
Assessed Value
$717,700

Listing Information

Listing Office Boston Homes Realty
Agent MLS ID NB110347
Office MLS ID BB4697
Listing Data Updated Jan 30, 2023 3:14 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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