21 Beacon St # 5T, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108 • Beacon Hill
$658,500
1
Beds
1
Baths
591
Sq Ft
$1,114
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1899
Year Built
84
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 23, 2024 • MLS# 73293814 Copied! • Updated Jan 13, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $669,000
Final Sale Price: $658,500
Difference: $10,500 (-1.6%)
Performance Metrics
98.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
84
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,132
Sale $/sq ft: $1,114
This property sold for $1,114 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 84 days on market before selling.

About this home

Sunny, spacious one bed facing the State House and the Boston Common. This freshly painted, updated unit features an open kitchen/living layout with refinished and gleaming wood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, good closet space and large windows. The bedroom can easily accomodate a king size bed with room to spare. 21 Beacon is a fantastic concierge elevator building with a beautiful lobby, onsite management and building superintendent. The standout feature is a common roofdeck with amazing panaramic views of downtown Boston and beyond!. Prime A+ location - Downtown Boston is your front door - a stone's throw to the state house, Boston Common, MGH Brigham, transportation, shopping, restaurants, the Financial District, Government Center, and other commuter routes. Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.

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Property History

Market Insights

27.7%
Price Range
86
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Jan 13, 2025
$658,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 86
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 24, 2024
$669,000
Original listing
Agent: Chuck Silverston Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #71817913
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 22, 2015
$484,000
MLS #71817913

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,929 $543,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,929
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$769
Monthly
Assessed Value
$543,900

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 591 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Parquet
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Cooktop
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features Internet Available - Unknown, Elevator

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Tar/gravel
Features Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $5,929
Assessed Value $543,900

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $769 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Electricity, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee $25
Optional Fee Includes Clubroom, Extra Storage
Owner-Occupied Units 63
Seller Disclosures Assocation Must Okay Any Pet. One Window Ac Is Permitted Per Unit. The Unit Is Currently Set Up As A Furnished Rental, But Not Occupied.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 5T
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (6)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 86 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
591 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
5
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Parquet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Cooktop
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Elevator
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Effective Year (Renovated): 1982
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Tar/Gravel
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
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 | #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
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.1 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
Kingsley Montessori School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 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
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.3 mi | #589 of 824 | Score: 41.5
Dropped 181 spots from last year
-16.7 below state avg
334 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.4 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
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: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 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: 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
3.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.0 mi | #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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
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
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 | #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
C-
East Boston High School
2.1 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.3 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
2.4 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 School
2.4 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
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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.1 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
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Beacon Hill

21 Beacon St # 5T, Boston MA 02108

Boston, MA 02108

Listing Information

Listing Agent Chuck Silverston Team
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-264-7900
Agent MLS ID TM309710
Office MLS ID AN8363
Listing Data Updated Jan 13, 2025 10:25 PM EST
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