242 Beacon St, Unit 2

535 Sq. Ft.
$1,028 / Sq. Ft.
535
Sq. Ft.
$1,028
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, this unit is only steps 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,...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, this unit is only steps 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. Parking available for rent $350 per month.

Listing Agents

  1. Miller & Co.

    Miller & Co.

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    millercompany@compass.com

    P: (617)-276-4460

  2. Jaclyn LeClair

    Jaclyn LeClair

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Street
LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2022 11:04 PM

Property Details for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #72645658
Days on Market112
Taxes$5,130 / year
HOA Fees$315 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1884
CountySuffolk County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Regatta Realty, Anthony Zarbano

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Building Information for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex242 Beacon StFloor1Stories1Residences9Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1884

Payment Calculator

$3,423 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,681

Property Taxes

$428

HOA Dues

$315

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Property Information for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 535.0
  • Total Units: 9
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement Features: N
  • 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
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Street
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit Control
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Please to view the Matterport Tour!
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3351008
  • Assessments: $482,000
  • Book: 56065
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: 0102
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72645658

$550,000—
Aug 19, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677495279

$550,000—
Jul 27, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72645658

—
Apr 20, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72645658

$630,000—
May 2, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #571104457

$550,000

+21.2% / yr

May 2, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71988629

$550,000—
Apr 14, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71988629

—
Apr 14, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71988629

—
Apr 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71988629

$529,000—
Dec 27, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #392530887

$350,000

+13378270.6% / yr

Dec 27, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71608060

$350,000—
Nov 17, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71608060

—
Nov 13, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71608060

$299,000—
Nov 27, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343144062

$1

-41.1% / yr

Feb 14, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084477

$12,142—
Feb 14, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084476

$12,142—
Feb 14, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084478

$12,142—
Feb 14, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084474

$12,142—
Feb 14, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084479

$12,142—
Feb 14, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084473

$12,142—
Feb 14, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084475

$12,142

-59.5% / yr

Dec 23, 1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100091705

$84,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72645658

$550,000
08/19/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677495279

$550,000
07/27/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72645658

—
04/20/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72645658

$630,000
05/02/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #571104457

$550,000

+21.2% / yr

05/02/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71988629

$550,000
04/14/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71988629

—
04/14/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71988629

—
04/14/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71988629

$529,000
12/27/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #392530887

$350,000

+13378270.6% / yr

12/27/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71608060

$350,000
11/17/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71608060

—
11/13/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71608060

$299,000
11/27/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343144062

$1

-41.1% / yr

02/14/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084477

$12,142
02/14/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084476

$12,142
02/14/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084478

$12,142
02/14/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084474

$12,142
02/14/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084479

$12,142
02/14/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084473

$12,142
02/14/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100084475

$12,142

-59.5% / yr

12/23/1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100091705

$84,500

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

Public Records for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$597,800Total-
Tax Record2025$6,923 ($577 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt535 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt535 SqFtStories1Lot Size535 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1884Year Renovated2014ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02630 S:004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

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.

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