265 Beacon St, Unit 5

Boston, MA 02116

$1,550,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,054 Sq. Ft.
$1,471 / Sq. Ft.
1,054
Sq. Ft.
$1,471
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 7/16/25Virtual Tour
Sold 7/16/25Virtual Tour

Description

Renovated 2-bedroom penthouse in Boston’s Back Bay with a large private roof deck offering breathtaking city and river views. This turnkey home boasts high-end finishes and designer furnishings throughout. The open kitchen features stainless steel appliances, new countertops, and a breakfast bar, seamlessly connecting to a living room with exposed brick, oversized windows, and a marble fireplace. A spiral staircase leads up to a headhouse and the spacious roof deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing....Renovated 2-bedroom penthouse in Boston’s Back Bay with a large private roof deck offering breathtaking city and river views. This turnkey home boasts high-end finishes and designer furnishings throughout. The open kitchen features stainless steel appliances, new countertops, and a breakfast bar, seamlessly connecting to a living room with exposed brick, oversized windows, and a marble fireplace. A spiral staircase leads up to a headhouse and the spacious roof deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The updated bathroom includes modern tile and a sleek shower. Both bedrooms feature hardwood floors, large windows, and built-in closets. The entryway offers a wall of custom closets for exceptional storage. Combining luxury, comfort, and unmatched views, this penthouse is in one of Boston’s most sought-after neighborhoods with easy access to Dartmouth St foot bridge, Charles River, the shops & restaurants of Newbury, Storrow Drive & all Downtown Boston has to offer
  1. Listed by Kelly Roche • Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC
  2. Listed by Kelly Atlantic Realty Team • Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC
  3. Listed by Jessica Paulson • Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC

Property Details for 265 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse
LISTING UPDATED: 07/16/2025 07:41 PM

Property Details for 265 Beacon Street, Unit 5

StatusSold
MLS #73381631
Days on Market17
Taxes$14,619 / year
HOA Fees$490 / month
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1885
CountySuffolk County
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Listing Courtesy of Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC, Kelly Roche; Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC, Kelly Atlantic Realty Team; Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC, Jessica Paulson

Sold By eXp Realty, Jacqueline Rose

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Building Information for 265 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Building/Complex265 Beacon StFloor5Stories1Residences8Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1885

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$9,513 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,805

Property Taxes

$1,218

HOA Dues

$490

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Property Information for 265 Beacon Street, Unit 5

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1054.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 8
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • 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: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, City View(s)
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Deck - Composite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Available furnished or unfurnished. No elevator in building. Owner has never occupied the unit. Currently rented until June 30,2025. Showings begin Friday 5/30 3-5pm and Saturday 5/31 11-1
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:02674 S:016,3351294
  • Assessments: $1,262,400
  • Book: 65887
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 5.0

Property History for 265 Beacon Street, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73381631

$1,550,000—
Jul 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906821983

$1,550,000

+1.2% / yr

Jun 14, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73381631

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73381631

$1,550,000
07/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906821983

$1,550,000

+1.2% / yr

06/14/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73381631

—

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Public Records for 265 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,262,400Total-
Tax Record2025$14,619 ($1,218 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,054 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,054 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,054 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1885Year Renovated2020ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02674 S:016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 265 Beacon Street, Unit 5

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public - 1 to 12
Quincy Upper School
Public - 6 to 12
Snowden Int'L High School
Public - 9 to 12
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
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

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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Listing Courtesy of Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC, Kelly Roche; Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC, Kelly Atlantic Realty Team; Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC, Jessica Paulson

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