501 Beacon St, Unit 1

Boston, MA 02215

$479,000
Price
1
Bed
560 Sq. Ft.
$855 / Sq. Ft.
560
Sq. Ft.
$855
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The condo is at the best location in Boston at Harvard bridge/MIT at backbay. This condo has four rooms. Students like to study after midnight. I have study rooms. This condo is at walking distance to MIT or BU. People can buy the condo. He or she can stay in one room and another room can rent to student. The four rooms are one living room, one bedroom, and two extra small rooms. You can walk to downtown to work. You can go to everywhere to Boston by T. You can easily find tenants from MIT and BU...The condo is at the best location in Boston at Harvard bridge/MIT at backbay. This condo has four rooms. Students like to study after midnight. I have study rooms. This condo is at walking distance to MIT or BU. People can buy the condo. He or she can stay in one room and another room can rent to student. The four rooms are one living room, one bedroom, and two extra small rooms. You can walk to downtown to work. You can go to everywhere to Boston by T. You can easily find tenants from MIT and BU or people who work in Downtown. Walk at jog trails of Charles river to work at Mass General Hospital. In the summer, you can rent boats to play in the Charles river. Backbay is best social location
  1. Listed by Jeffrey Zhang • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 501 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone, Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 12/18/2025 03:08 AM

Property Details for 501 Beacon Street, Unit 1

StatusActive
MLS #73415626
Days on Market141
Taxes$4,655 / year
HOA Fees$452 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1950
CountySuffolk County

Location

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Building Information for 501 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex501 Beacon StFloor1Stories1Residences9Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1950

Payment Calculator

$3,207 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,367

Property Taxes

$388

HOA Dues

$452

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Property Information for 501 Beacon Street, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 560.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 9
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Bu Academy
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • 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
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area
  • Fencing: Security, Fenced
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, No parking
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, No parking
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, No parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: i
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05P:03886S:002,3361894
  • Assessments: $433,000
  • Book: 52592
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 501 Beacon Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73415626

$479,000—
Jun 5, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73311739

$479,000—
Nov 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73311739

$479,000—
Nov 30, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73158055

$479,000—
Sep 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73158055

$479,000—
Jul 7, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #72951434

$539,000—
Jul 27, 2022

Price Change

MLS PIN #72951434

$549,000—
Mar 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72951434

$539,000—
Sep 22, 2021

Expired

MLS PIN #72817876

$484,000—
Apr 21, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72817876

$519,000—
Jan 17, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #404821518

$315,000

+4.0% / yr

Jan 17, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71597876

$315,000—
Dec 5, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71597876

—
Dec 5, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71597876

—
Oct 17, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71597876

$389,000—
Jun 22, 2010

Expired

MLS PIN #70979071

$279,000—
Sep 22, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70979071

$290,000—
Dec 7, 2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70402351

$289,900—
Jun 7, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70402351

$309,900—
Jun 28, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #101043445

$200,000

+24.4% / yr

Oct 29, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100079063

$90,000

+14.0% / yr

Sep 30, 1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100091339

$40,500

-16.5% / yr

Dec 3, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100093369

$47,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73415626

$479,000
06/05/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73311739

$479,000
11/12/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73311739

$479,000
11/30/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73158055

$479,000
09/11/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73158055

$479,000
07/07/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #72951434

$539,000
07/27/2022

Price Change

MLS PIN #72951434

$549,000
03/10/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72951434

$539,000
09/22/2021

Expired

MLS PIN #72817876

$484,000
04/21/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72817876

$519,000
01/17/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #404821518

$315,000

+4.0% / yr

01/17/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71597876

$315,000
12/05/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71597876

—
12/05/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71597876

—
10/17/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71597876

$389,000
06/22/2010

Expired

MLS PIN #70979071

$279,000
09/22/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70979071

$290,000
12/07/2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70402351

$289,900
06/07/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70402351

$309,900
06/28/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #101043445

$200,000

+24.4% / yr

10/29/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100079063

$90,000

+14.0% / yr

09/30/1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100091339

$40,500

-16.5% / yr

12/03/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100093369

$47,000

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

Public Records for 501 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$430,400Total-
Tax Record2025$4,984 ($415 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt560 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt560 SqFtStories1Lot Size560 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1950Year Renovated2004ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03886 S:002

Schools near 501 Beacon Street, Unit 1

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public - 2 to 12
Carter School
Public - 7 to 12
Boston Arts Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Snowden Int'L High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Carter School
Public7 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
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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More information about 501 Beacon Street, Unit 1, Boston, MA 02215

501 Beacon Street, Unit 1 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02215. This property was listed for sale on August 8, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, it's currently listed at $479,000. It has been on the market for a total of 141 days and was last sold on January 17, 2014. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mel H King Elementary, Carter School and Boston Arts Academy. 501 Beacon Street, Unit 1 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 560 sqft condo built in 1950.

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Jeffrey Zhang

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