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242 Beacon St # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$2,800
Est. $214/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
535
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
999,999
Lot Sq Ft
Condominium
Type
Expired Price Drop -$200 Listed Dec 29, 2025 • MLS# 73464011 Copied!

About this home

Prime location waterside Beacon St renovated one-bed condo. This professionally managed building is a historic Back Bay mansion that features an elegant New York Style lobby. Ideally located in the heart of Back Bay, moments away from the Charles River, Boston Commons, Copley Square, Newbury St, The Prudential Center, and all of Back Bay’s best restaurants. Enter the unit into an open layout with a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, well-maintained appliances, and a granite breakfast bar with storage underneath. The generously sized living room has a dedicated dining area that could also be used as a second bedroom or office space. The bedroom can comfortably fit a queen-size bed and gets nice light from a picture window. This unit features hardwood floors throughout, Central Air, and ample storage throughout. Common laundry is conveniently located right outside the unit door.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner DREIER STEPHEN I
Mailing Address 2420 BEACON ST #301, CHESTNUT HILL, MA, 02467

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,629,300
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $16,766
CPA Surcharge 1% ($157)
Estimated Annual Tax $16,923

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,629,300 $1,629,300 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 22, 2022 $1,800,000 67837/265
Nov 2, 2021 $2,180,000 66595/59
Sep 22, 2021 $1,750,000 66338/33
May 18, 2021 $1,500,000 65485/4
Feb 22, 2021 $1 64826/213
Jun 29, 2020 $930,000 63253/261
Sep 19, 2019 $1,725,000 61766/217
Oct 15, 2018 $1,850,000 60287/239
May 29, 2018 $9 59640/105
Mar 7, 2018 $1,185,000 59278/099

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Apr 15, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1839512 		Closed $1,800
Mar 12, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1826824 		Closed $450
Feb 20, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1822169 		Closed $5,450
Feb 13, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1820454 		Open $2,500
Apr 22, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1591779 		Closed $87,000
Nov 2, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1536434 		Closed $1,246,068
Mar 31, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INSUL
Insulation
Permit #SF1451561 		Open —
Feb 14, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1440442 		Open $10,000
Sep 30, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1397362 		Open $8,000
Sep 29, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1395893 		Closed $12,000
Sep 20, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1391481 		Open $174,000
Apr 4, 2022 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1306714 		Closed $10,088
Apr 1, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1315822 		Open $3,700
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_exact (85.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
535 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 535 sq ft
Lot Size 999,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Electric
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area
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 None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
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Laundry: Common Area
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Heating: Electric
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Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

242 Beacon St # 2, 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
0.4 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
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
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
1.0 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
1.5 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
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
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 | #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
1.6 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
1.7 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
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
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Property History

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Property Timeline

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Price Reduced
Feb 17, 2026
$2,800 $200 (-6.67%)
From $3,000 to $2,800 (-6.7%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Dec 29, 2025
$3,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Heller Office: Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #72645658
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 4, 2020
$550,000
MLS #72645658
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71988629
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Previously Sold
May 2, 2016
$550,000
MLS #71988629
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 17, 2026 Price Changed $2,800 -$200
Dec 29, 2025 New Listing Added $3,000 —
Sep 4, 2020 Sold $550,000 —
May 2, 2016 Sold $550,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
Price per Sq Ft
$5
Total Price Drop
-$200

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Christopher Heller
Listing Office Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group
Agent MLS ID NB113392
Office MLS ID AN9391
Listing Data Updated Mar 2, 2026 3:05 AM 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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