280 Beacon St, Unit 1

$699,000
Price
1
Bed
685 Sq. Ft.
$1,020 / Sq. Ft.
685
Sq. Ft.
$1,020
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Back Bay at corner of Exeter Street is a thoughtfully designed 685 Square Foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo. Building and Unit Features: Elevator to spectacular common ROOF DECK with breathtaking Charles River views, on-site Superintendent, updated kitchen opens seamlessly to a spacious living and designated dining area with refinished hardwood floors and high ceilings, creating an inviting flow. A sleek modern bathroom with glass shower, large deeded private storage...Perfectly positioned in the heart of Back Bay at corner of Exeter Street is a thoughtfully designed 685 Square Foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo. Building and Unit Features: Elevator to spectacular common ROOF DECK with breathtaking Charles River views, on-site Superintendent, updated kitchen opens seamlessly to a spacious living and designated dining area with refinished hardwood floors and high ceilings, creating an inviting flow. A sleek modern bathroom with glass shower, large deeded private storage unit, meticulously maintained building, as well as same floor common laundry facilities. On-site rental parking is available for unit owners (waitlist may apply). Just one block from the Fairfield footbridge to the Esplanade and minutes to Newbury Street, this Back Bay gem combines timeless charm with urban sophistication. Building is currently at rental capacity. On Site Bike Storage and more!
  1. Listed by Beth Dickerson • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 01:04 PM

Property Details for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 1

StatusActive
MLS #73440132
Days on Market80
Taxes$7,319 / year
HOA Fees$597 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1930
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Beth Dickerson
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Building Information for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex280 Beacon StFloor1Stories1Residences33Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy DetailsPets Not AllowedYear Built1930

Payment Calculator

$4,661 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,454

Property Taxes

$610

HOA Dues

$597

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Property Information for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 685.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 33
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • 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: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Building is at rental capacity (8 rentals at one given time of the 33 units).
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:02641 S:001,3351092
  • Assessments: $632,000
  • Book: 56949
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73440132

$699,000—
May 31, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73212176

$749,900—
Mar 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73212176

$749,900—
Jan 17, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73149494

$749,900—
Nov 17, 2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73149494

$749,900—
Aug 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73149494

$749,900—
Oct 14, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581383410

$655,000

+11.3% / yr

Oct 14, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72052365

$655,000—
Oct 11, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72052365

—
Oct 11, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72052365

—
Aug 12, 2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #72018700

$685,000—
Aug 12, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72052365

$685,000—
Jun 7, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72018700

$699,000—
May 2, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308697170

$366,000

+3.1% / yr

May 2, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71175269

$366,000—
Apr 6, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71175269

—
Jan 5, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71175269

$379,000—
Dec 18, 2010

Expired

MLS PIN #71101644

$379,000—
Jun 18, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71101644

$419,000—
Apr 30, 2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30381744

$261,000—
Apr 3, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100074246

$261,000

+14.2% / yr

Feb 16, 2000

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30381744

—
Feb 16, 2000

Contingent

MLS PIN #30381744

—
Jan 28, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30381744

$269,000—
Nov 5, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100083953

$166,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73440132

$699,000
05/31/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73212176

$749,900
03/14/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73212176

$749,900
01/17/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73149494

$749,900
11/17/2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73149494

$749,900
08/17/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73149494

$749,900
10/14/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581383410

$655,000

+11.3% / yr

10/14/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72052365

$655,000
10/11/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72052365

—
10/11/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72052365

—
08/12/2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #72018700

$685,000
08/12/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72052365

$685,000
06/07/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72018700

$699,000
05/02/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308697170

$366,000

+3.1% / yr

05/02/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71175269

$366,000
04/06/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71175269

—
01/05/2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71175269

$379,000
12/18/2010

Expired

MLS PIN #71101644

$379,000
06/18/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71101644

$419,000
04/30/2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30381744

$261,000
04/03/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100074246

$261,000

+14.2% / yr

02/16/2000

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30381744

—
02/16/2000

Contingent

MLS PIN #30381744

—
01/28/2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30381744

$269,000
11/05/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100083953

$166,000

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

Public Records for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$632,000Total-
Tax Record2025$7,319 ($610 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt685 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt685 SqFtStories1Lot Size685 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1930Year Renovated2011ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02641 S:001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 280 Beacon Street, Unit 1

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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

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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280 Beacon Street, Unit 1 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed for sale on October 6, 2025 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $699,000. It has been on the market for a total of 80 days and was last sold on October 14, 2016. 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. 280 Beacon Street, Unit 1 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 685 sqft condo built in 1930.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Beth Dickerson

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