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285 Beacon Street # 3B, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$2,270,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,444
Sq Ft
$1,572
Price/Sq Ft
1885
Year Built
1
Parking
14
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 11, 2026 • MLS# 73485065 Copied! • Updated May 15, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,299,000
Final Sale Price: $2,270,000
Difference: $29,000 (-1.3%)
Performance Metrics
98.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,592
Sale $/sq ft: $1,572
This property sold for $1,572 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.3% below the original asking price.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$1,572/sq ft
Area Average
$128/sq ft
Difference
+1,129.0%

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

About this home

Perfectly positioned between Dartmouth and Exeter Streets, this meticulously renovated two-bedroom, two-bath residence offers refined Back Bay living in a professionally managed, elevator building. An extraordinarily spacious and open living, dining, and kitchen layout is accented with exposed brick, custom built-ins, and fireplace. Large windows invite abundant natural light across the hardwood floors. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, a generous island with added storage, and sleek soft-close cabinetry. The king-sized primary suite includes its own fireplace and a beautifully renovated en-suite bath with heated floors. A well-proportioned second bedroom comfortably fits a queen bed or could double as an office. Enjoy morning coffee on your private deck and the rare convenience of direct-access off-street parking. Central air and in-unit laundry complete this exceptional offering. Just moments from Newbury Street, the Esplanade, and the Public Garden. Welcome home!

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Property History

Market Insights

37.6%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
May 15, 2026
$2,270,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
📋
Status: Active under contract
Mar 16, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Mar 16, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 11, 2026
$2,299,000
Original listing
Agent: Donahue + Greene Group Office: Compass
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 11, 2026
$2,299,000
Original listing
Agent: Donahue + Greene Group Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #71982882
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jul 29, 2016
$1,435,000
MLS #71982882

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $20,658 $1,666,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$20,658
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$717
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,666,000

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1885
Living Area 1,444 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Other
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features Elevator, Other

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Off Street, Assigned, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $20,658
Assessed Value $1,666,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $717 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 11
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures One Assigned, Direct Access Parking Space Included With Purchase Of Unit 3b.
Exclusions Main Living Area Closet Shelving Is Negotiable.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 3B
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Floor plan measurements are approx. and for marketing purposes only.
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Other (see Remarks)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,444 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
5
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Kitchen
Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
Bedroom2
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Other
Interior Features: Elevator, Other
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1885
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 5

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
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
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.6 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
0.9 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
1.1 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
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.6 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 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
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 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
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 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
0.1 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
1.5 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
1.6 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
1.8 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
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
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
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Back Bay

285 Beacon Street # 3B, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Donahue + Greene Group
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TM342371
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated May 15, 2026 12:59 PM 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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