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242 Beacon St # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$2,850
Est. $214/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
685
Sq Ft
$4
Price/Sq Ft
685
Lot Sq Ft
Condominium
Type
30
Days on Market
Active Listed Jan 28, 2026 • MLS# 73472117 Copied!

About this home

A most charming and gracious front-facing, sunny side 1 BR/1 BA, 685 SF home w elevator. Located in a former Beacon St Mansion once owned by Godfrey Lowell Cabot, the oversized front facing living room has a radiant bay window, refinished rich oak hardwood flrs w walnut stain, crisp white English country style built-in bookshelves & cabinets. The cozy bedroom is tucked away off the living room yet gets great light for an interior space. A curved doorway graces the hallway, leading to a large updated bathroom w tumbled stone tile, charming wall sconces, & a stylish, designer pedestal sink. A large walk-in closet has been converted w shelving & is currently used as an office off the fully applcd spacious kitchen. Central A/C. The Charles River is your backyard and The Back Bay your front. Truly a Home Sweet Home!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner PATEL SUNIL V
Mailing Address BEACON, CHESTNUT HILL, MA, 02467

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,787,800
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $18,396
CPA Surcharge 1% ($174)
Estimated Annual Tax $18,570

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,787,800 $1,787,800 —

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
Nov 6, 2017 $9 58758/145
Jul 24, 2017 $9 58268/323
Jan 25, 2017 $9 57468/304
Jan 9, 2014 $610,000 52569/190
Jun 25, 2013 $9 51668/073
Mar 28, 2013 $1,700,000 51204/319
Jun 27, 2011 $9 48066/034
Feb 3, 2010 $770,000 46040/321
Dec 15, 2006 $1,024,900 40947/123

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 Feb 27, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
685 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 685 sq ft
Lot Size 685 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Off-site
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

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Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

242 Beacon St # 1, 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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Listed for Sale
Jan 28, 2026
$2,850
Original listing
Agent: Andrea Whitcomb Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 28, 2026 New Listing Added $2,850 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
30 days
Price per Sq Ft
$4

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Andrea Whitcomb
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CT002878
Office MLS ID BB5918
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