483 Beacon St, Boston MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115 • Back Bay
$850,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$780,000
Final Sale Price:
$850,000
Difference:
+$70,000 (+9.0%)
Performance Metrics
109.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,466
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,598
This property sold for $1,598 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
This Back Bay penthouse unit is perched above the Charles River with panoramic water views from living room and bedroom. A second window features a view right down to Kenmore Square and the iconic Citgo sign. Take advantage of the exclusive roof rights and build a roof deck to further enjoy the views. This is a quintessential Back Bay flat ideally located at the intersection of Beacon and Mass Ave in an elegant elevator building with marble entryway. Numerous upgrades including brand new oak floors, fresh paint, and a newly renovated bathroom. Walk to Kendall Square and all of the shops and restaurants in Back Bay. Offers, if any, are due 5pm MONDAY 2/26. Seller will not review offers prior.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.7%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73517061
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 1, 2026
$2,600
MLS #73517061
Current Active Listing - MLS #73491192
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Mar 25, 2026
$390,000
MLS #73491192 - Active
Sold
Mar 22, 2024
$850,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
Listed for Sale
Feb 20, 2024
$780,000
Original listing
Agent: Samantha Berdinka
Office: Donnelly + Co.
Previous Transaction - MLS #71918720
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 29, 2015
$667,500
MLS #71918720
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,600 | - | - | MLS #73517061 |
| 03/25/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $390,000 | - | - | MLS #73491192 - Active |
| 03/22/2024 | ✓ Sold | $850,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/20/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $780,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/29/2015 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $667,500 | - | - | MLS #71918720 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,570 | $704,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,570
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$467
Monthly
Assessed Value
$704,800
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1895
Living Area
532 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,570
Assessed Value
$704,800
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$467 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
PH2
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Architectural floorplan obtained to measure actual square footage. Measured as 532 vs 505 public rec
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
21 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1895
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
532 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
10
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1895
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
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
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, River
Community Amenities:
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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.9 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
Park Street School
1.0 mi
Grades K-07
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 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
Advent School
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
The Winsor School
1.2 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 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
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.3 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 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
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.9 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
1.4 mi
Edwards Middle
2.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.1 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
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.3 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 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
1.7 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.5 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
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.8 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
483 Beacon St, Boston MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Samantha Berdinka
Listing Office
Donnelly + Co.
Office Phone
617-982-0160
Agent MLS ID
CN218377
Office MLS ID
AN3373
Listing Data Updated
Mar 22, 2024 10:11 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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