280 Beacon St, Unit 65

$1,699,000
Price
2
Beds
1,286 Sq. Ft.
$1,321 / Sq. Ft.
1,286
Sq. Ft.
$1,321
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Seller will consider a 2/1 BUY-DOWN on your mortgage. Sophisticated WATER-VIEW home! This stunning condo offers an open-concept kitchen, living & dining area with breathtaking views of the Charles River & Cambridge skyline. Take the elevator to floor 6; enter the chef-inspired kitchen, ideal for entertaining w/a sprawling island, high-end appliances, ample cabinetry, &elegant granite countertops. Custom built-ins add both charm & generous storage throughout the main living space. Wake up to sweeping...Seller will consider a 2/1 BUY-DOWN on your mortgage. Sophisticated WATER-VIEW home! This stunning condo offers an open-concept kitchen, living & dining area with breathtaking views of the Charles River & Cambridge skyline. Take the elevator to floor 6; enter the chef-inspired kitchen, ideal for entertaining w/a sprawling island, high-end appliances, ample cabinetry, &elegant granite countertops. Custom built-ins add both charm & generous storage throughout the main living space. Wake up to sweeping views in the front-facing primary bedroom, complete with two closets, a cozy reading nook, and a private en-suite bath. The second bedroom is spacious &bright, also with an en-suite bath and sleek glass shower. A beautifully maintained common rooftop deck offers a front-row seat to the river and city beyond. Enjoy unbeatable proximity to the Esplanade, Newbury St, Boston Common, Copley Square, and the Prudential Center. Convenient access to mass transit, elevator building, on-site super.
  1. Listed by Barbara Wales • Engel & Volkers Newton
  2. Listed by Andrew Wales • Engel & Volkers Newton

Property Details for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 65

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 02:24 PM

Property Details for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 65

StatusActive
MLS #73360199
Days on Market254
Taxes$17,864 / year
HOA Fees$1,123 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1930
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Newton, Barbara Wales; Engel & Volkers Newton, Andrew Wales
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Building Information for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 65

Building/Complex280 Beacon Street CondominiumFloor6Stories1Residences33Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1930

Payment Calculator

$11,007 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,395

Property Taxes

$1,489

HOA Dues

$1,123

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Property Information for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 65

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station
  • Living Area: 1286.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 33
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • 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
  • Garage Parking: Rented
  • Parking Features: Rented
  • Parking Features: Rented
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: . On-site,association-owned rental parking is available for a modest fee,but there is a waitlist. Monthly fee: condo fee $867 + reserve fund $256.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:02641 S:052,3351092
  • Assessments: $1,542,700
  • Book: 57295
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: 280 Beacon Street Condominium
  • Management: Professional - Off Site, Other (See Remarks)
  • Units Owner Occupied: 25
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 65
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 6.0

Property History for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 65

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73360199

$1,890,000—
Jun 18, 2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73210016

$1,890,000—
Mar 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73210016

$1,890,000—
Jan 31, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73191073

$1,980,000—
Jan 31, 2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73191073

$1,980,000—
Jan 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73191073

$1,980,000—
Dec 19, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #585904316

$1,500,000

+9.3% / yr

Dec 19, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72037478

$1,500,000—
Oct 12, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72037478

—
Oct 12, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72037478

—
Jul 13, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72037478

$1,650,000—
Aug 9, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #294584644

$850,000—
Aug 9, 2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71073265

$850,000—
Jul 15, 2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71073265

—
Apr 29, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71073265

$945,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73360199

$1,890,000
06/18/2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73210016

$1,890,000
03/07/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73210016

$1,890,000
01/31/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73191073

$1,980,000
01/31/2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73191073

$1,980,000
01/05/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73191073

$1,980,000
12/19/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #585904316

$1,500,000

+9.3% / yr

12/19/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72037478

$1,500,000
10/12/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72037478

—
10/12/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72037478

—
07/13/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72037478

$1,650,000
08/09/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #294584644

$850,000
08/09/2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71073265

$850,000
07/15/2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71073265

—
04/29/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71073265

$945,000

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

Public Records for 280 Beacon Street, Unit 65

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,542,700Total-
Tax Record2025$17,864 ($1,489 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,286 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,286 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,286 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1930Year Renovated2011ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02641 S:052Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 280 Beacon Street, Unit 65

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 65 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed for sale on April 15, 2025 by Engel & Volkers Newton, it's currently listed at $1,699,000. It has been on the market for a total of 254 days and was last sold on December 19, 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 65 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,286 sqft condo built in 1930.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Newton, Barbara Wales; Engel & Volkers Newton, Andrew Wales

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