242 Beacon St, Unit 2

$3,000
Price
1
Bed
535 Sq. Ft.
$67 / Sq. Ft.
535
Sq. Ft.
$67
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Christopher Heller • Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group
  2. Listed by Nicholas Folkes • Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group

Property Details for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 01/02/2026 03:05 AM

Property Details for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

StatusActive
MLS #73464011
Days on Market5
Rental Incentives-
Available Date01/01/2026
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Condominium
Year Built-
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group, Christopher Heller; Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group, Nicholas Folkes
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Building Information for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex242 Beacon StFloor1Stories-Residences-Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsYes w/ RestrictionsYear Built-Lot Size22.96 AC / 999,999 SF

Property Information for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 535.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Features: 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
Utilities
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating: Yes
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Unit comes furnished with couch,dining table,bedroom furniture. If request for unit to be unfurnished that option can be discussed upon applying
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3351012
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: No
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Availability Date: 01-01-2026
  • Available Now: No

Property History for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73464011

$3,000—
Aug 1, 2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72860762

$2,500—
Jul 16, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72860762

—
Jul 16, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72860762

—
Jul 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72860762

$2,550—
Feb 1, 2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72767532

$2,000—
Feb 1, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72767532

—
Feb 1, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72767532

—
Dec 16, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72767532

$2,550—
Mar 6, 2014

Rented

MLS PIN #71625216

$2,300—
Mar 6, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71625216

—
Jan 22, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71625216

$2,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73464011

$3,000
08/01/2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72860762

$2,500
07/16/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72860762

—
07/16/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72860762

—
07/06/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72860762

$2,550
02/01/2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72767532

$2,000
02/01/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72767532

—
02/01/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72767532

—
12/16/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72767532

$2,550
03/06/2014

Rented

MLS PIN #71625216

$2,300
03/06/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71625216

—
01/22/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71625216

$2,500

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Schools near 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

242 Beacon Street, Unit 2 is available for rent in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed on December 29, 2025 by Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group, it's currently listed at $3,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last rented on August 1, 2021. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mel H King Elementary, Quincy Upper School and Snowden Int'L High School. 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 535 sqft a property.

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Listing Courtesy of Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group, Christopher Heller; Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group, Nicholas Folkes

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