486 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Boston, MA 02115

$655,000
Last Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
628 Sq. Ft.
$1,043 / Sq. Ft.
628
Sq. Ft.
$1,043
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A signature Back Bay home on highly sought after Beacon Street. Great for a pied-a-terre, investment, empty nester or first time home buyer. This spacious third floor level condo boasts a kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. The open living area features glorious high ceilings, 3 bay windows, a decorative non working fireplace, and warm wood floors. Large, long bedroom with a walk in closet. Front facing home which gets a lot of light. Be in the heart of the historic Back Bay. Just steps to the...A signature Back Bay home on highly sought after Beacon Street. Great for a pied-a-terre, investment, empty nester or first time home buyer. This spacious third floor level condo boasts a kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. The open living area features glorious high ceilings, 3 bay windows, a decorative non working fireplace, and warm wood floors. Large, long bedroom with a walk in closet. Front facing home which gets a lot of light. Be in the heart of the historic Back Bay. Just steps to the Charles River Esplanade, close to the Boston Commons, Boston Public Garden, the T, Storrow Drive and all the amazing restaurants and shopping Boston has to offer. This home is in a beautiful classic brownstone that is dripping with character. The building is professionally managed and has a common laundry room. Private w/d can be installed with permission. Heat and hot water is included in the condo fees. Tenanted until 7/1/23. Vacant photos were taken prior to tenants moving in.
  1. Listed by Ted Pietras • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 486 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Townhouse, Low-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Upper, Front

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Ted Pietras

Sold By Symphony Properties, Daniel Tully

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/15/2023 11:24 AM

Property Details for 486 Beacon Street, Unit 5

StatusSold
MLS #73089304
Days on Market32
Taxes$6,529 / year
HOA Fees$452 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1880
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Ted Pietras

Sold By Symphony Properties, Daniel Tully

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Building Information for 486 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Building/Complex486-488 Beacon Street CondoFloor3Stories1Residences15Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1880

Payment Calculator

$4,571 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,575

Property Taxes

$544

HOA Dues

$452

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Property Information for 486 Beacon Street, Unit 5

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 628.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 15
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 1979
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • 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: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Upper,Front
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Unit is tenanted until 7/1/23,at $2,900 per month rent. Vacant photos were taken prior to tenants moving in. Pets need to be approved by trustees in writing. It's a non-smoking bldg. Minimum 6 month leases and no undergraduates as tenants
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:03690 S:010,3349363
  • Assessments: $607,900
  • Book: 56876
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: 486-488 Beacon Street Condo
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 7
  • Owner Occupied Source: mngt co
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 486 Beacon Street, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 486 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$607,900Total-
Tax Record2023$6,529 ($544 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt628 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt628 SqFtStories1Lot Size628 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1979ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03690 S:010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 486 Beacon Street, Unit 5

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
William Mckinley
Public1 to 12

Carter Developmental Center
Public7 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Hurley K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Ted Pietras

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