168 Beacon St, Unit 1

3,105 Sq. Ft.
$1,836 / Sq. Ft.
3,105
Sq. Ft.
$1,836
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A truly exceptional offering on the waterside of Beacon Street, Unit 1 at 168 Beacon is a double-wide, three-bedroom duplex with expansive outdoor space, refined interiors, and captivating Charles River views—an exceedingly rare combination in Boston’s Back Bay. Spanning two levels with soaring ceilings and bespoke finishes, it blends the elegance of a historic brownstone with contemporary sophistication. The parlor level features an open layout anchored by a custom kitchen with Wolf and Thermador...A truly exceptional offering on the waterside of Beacon Street, Unit 1 at 168 Beacon is a double-wide, three-bedroom duplex with expansive outdoor space, refined interiors, and captivating Charles River views—an exceedingly rare combination in Boston’s Back Bay. Spanning two levels with soaring ceilings and bespoke finishes, it blends the elegance of a historic brownstone with contemporary sophistication. The parlor level features an open layout anchored by a custom kitchen with Wolf and Thermador appliances, gas cooking, and double ovens. Living and dining areas extend to a private terrace with IPE hardwood decking, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, sound system, and lush plantings. The lower level offers three bedrooms—two with en-suite baths. The primary suite, currently styled as a family room with wet bar (Seller can convert it back), opens to a second private patio. Two deeded garage parking spaces complete this rare and luxurious city residence.
  1. Listed by Jonathan Caldwell • ACRE Property Advisors LLC
  2. Listed by Alene Caldwell • ACRE Property Advisors LLC

Property Details for 168 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Duplex
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 01/07/2026 05:24 PM

Property Details for 168 Beacon Street, Unit 1

StatusSold
MLS #73400967
Days on Market118
Taxes$57,800 / year
HOA Fees$1,958 / month
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1900
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of ACRE Property Advisors LLC, Jonathan Caldwell; ACRE Property Advisors LLC, Alene Caldwell

Sold By Engel & Volkers Boston, Owen Russell

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Building Information for 168 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex168 Beacon StFloor1Stories2Residences3Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1900

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$35,477 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$28,702

Property Taxes

$4,817

HOA Dues

$1,958

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Property Information for 168 Beacon Street, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3105.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 3
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Marble
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, French Doors, Intercom
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Deeded, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Attached, Deeded, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 425.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 25.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 136.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 280.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 20.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 260.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 112.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 8.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10X5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 754.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 29.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Primary bedroom has been converted into a family room with TV nook,wet bar and built-in desk. Seller can convert the room back prior to closing. Please see virtually staged photos. Inquire with agent for details on extensive,recent capital improvements to building. Agent related to Seller.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:02595 S:002,4759207
  • Assessments: $4,991,400
  • Book: 58582
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 168 Beacon Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73400967

$5,700,000—
Dec 9, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73400967

—
Nov 25, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73400967

$5,895,000—
Nov 24, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73400967

—
Aug 11, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73400967

$6,125,000—
Aug 11, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73400967

$5,995,000—
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73400967

$6,125,000—
Sep 27, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606750271

$4,750,000

+5.4% / yr

Sep 27, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72155664

$4,750,000—
Sep 1, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72155664

—
May 1, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72155664

$5,295,000—
Apr 30, 2017

Expired

MLS PIN #72077070

$5,295,000—
Oct 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72077070

$5,490,000—
Dec 19, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71744225

$4,100,000—
Dec 10, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #485905743

$4,100,000

+1.7% / yr

Oct 9, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71744225

—
Sep 16, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71744225

$4,200,000—
Nov 19, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153990412

$3,445,000

+6.0% / yr

Nov 19, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70077438

$3,400,000—
Nov 17, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70077438

—
Aug 16, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70077438

$3,650,000—
Aug 19, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100078539

$2,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73400967

$5,700,000
12/09/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73400967

—
11/25/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73400967

$5,895,000
11/24/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73400967

—
08/11/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73400967

$6,125,000
08/11/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73400967

$5,995,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73400967

$6,125,000
09/27/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606750271

$4,750,000

+5.4% / yr

09/27/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72155664

$4,750,000
09/01/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72155664

—
05/01/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72155664

$5,295,000
04/30/2017

Expired

MLS PIN #72077070

$5,295,000
10/05/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72077070

$5,490,000
12/19/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71744225

$4,100,000
12/10/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #485905743

$4,100,000

+1.7% / yr

10/09/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71744225

—
09/16/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71744225

$4,200,000
11/19/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153990412

$3,445,000

+6.0% / yr

11/19/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70077438

$3,400,000
11/17/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70077438

—
08/16/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70077438

$3,650,000
08/19/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100078539

$2,400,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 168 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$4,991,400Total-
Tax Record2025$57,800 ($4,817 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,105 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,105 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,105 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated1997ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02595 S:002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 168 Beacon Street, Unit 1

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public1 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of ACRE Property Advisors LLC, Jonathan Caldwell; ACRE Property Advisors LLC, Alene Caldwell

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