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280 Beacon St # U65, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,525,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,286
Sq Ft
$1,186
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1930
Year Built
1
Parking
39
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 28, 2026 • MLS# 73481043 Copied! • Updated May 7, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,595,000
Final Sale Price: $1,525,000
Difference: $70,000 (-4.4%)
Performance Metrics
95.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
39
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,240
Sale $/sq ft: $1,186
This property sold for $1,186 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 39 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,186/sq ft
Area Average
$97/sq ft
Difference
+1,128.6%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Perched on the sixth floor, this refined water-view residence offers an exceptional blend of elegance and location, with sweeping vistas of the Charles River and the Cambridge skyline. The open-concept living and dining space is anchored by a chef-caliber kitchen featuring an oversized island, premium appliances, granite countertops, and custom cabinetry. Bespoke built-ins enhance both sophistication and storage. The primary suite captures river views and includes two closets, a reading nook, and a private en-suite bath. A generous second bedroom offers its own sleek en-suite with glass shower. A beautifully maintained rooftop deck provides panoramic river and city views. Moments from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street, Boston Common, Copley Square, and Prudential Center, with elevator access and on-site superintendent. With attentive management and meticulous upkeep of the building, daily living here feels seamless and refined.

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Property History

Market Insights

4.4%
Price Range
40
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 6, 2026
$1,525,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 40
Pending Sale
Apr 9, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Feb 28, 2026
$1,595,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Wales Office: Engel & Volkers Newton
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 28, 2026
$1,595,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Wales Office: Engel & Volkers Newton

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $19,309 $1,542,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$19,309
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$1,123
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,542,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,286 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features Rented, On Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $19,309
Assessed Value $1,542,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,123 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 25
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures There Is Association-owned Rental Parking, For Which There Is A Waitlist And Once Secured Comes With A Modest Fee.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building U#65
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 40 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,286 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
6

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Bedroom2
Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
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

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Rented, On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River, Other (See Remarks)
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station

Nearby Schools

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

280 Beacon St # U65, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbara Wales
Listing Office Engel & Volkers Newton
Office Phone 617-936-4194
Agent MLS ID BB800380
Office MLS ID AN4462
Listing Data Updated May 7, 2026 6:29 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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