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Sold for $962,000
  • $962,000

    121 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    940sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1864
    -- sqft lot
    $1,056,800 Zestimate®
    $1,023/sqft
    $5,143 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,056,800

    $983,000 - $1.14M

    $5,143/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Prime Beacon Street location in the heart of Back Bay! Historic mid-19th century charm meets contemporary living within this parlor-duplex, featuring hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings and original period detail. A private entrance with a gated vestibule leads into the entry foyer as you turn toward the open-concept living & dining area complete with a built-in dry bar. The adjacent recessed kitchen is delivered with granite countertops & stainless appliances and surrounded by abundant cabinet & pantry storage. A rear guest bedroom with exposed brick accent wall also serves as a potential home office behind French doors. Transition upstairs to the primary bedroom suite featuring a wood-carved fireplace, flanked by matching bookcases and oversized front-facing bay windows. The pass-thru closet leads to an updated en-suite bath with a linen closet. This former Charles Kirby home (circa 1864) is a professionally managed building and is conveniently located near Commonwealth Mall and Boston Common & Public Garden and just a few blocks from Newbury Street with a robust selection of shops & restaurants, plus a Star Market next to the Pru. Excellent commuting options via Green & Orange Line T-Stations, the Commuter Rail and Storrow Drive & MA Pike on/off ramps. Rental parking options are available.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Norman D Hodson,

    Keller Williams Back Bay

    Bought with:

    Engel & Volkers

    Source: LINK,MLS#: 233564

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Kitchen
    • Features: O
    Heating
    • Hot Water
    Features
    • BayWin, cL, Det, ExpBrk, FP, HiCeils, HW, Mtl
    • Flooring: DUPLEX
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 940
    • Total interior livable area: 940 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Available to rent.
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P02809S002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    Condition
    • Year built: 1864
    • Major remodel year: 2005

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • HOA fee: $526 monthly
    • Services included: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Management Fee

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: E

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/9/2024Sold$962,000-1.8%$1,023/sqft
    Source: LINK #233564 Report a problem
    6/6/2024Contingent$979,900$1,042/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73219815 Report a problem
    4/25/2024Listed for sale$979,900$1,042/sqft
    Source: LINK #233564 Report a problem
    4/25/2024Pending sale$979,900$1,042/sqft
    Source: LINK #233564 Report a problem
    4/4/2024Listed for sale$979,900+24.8%$1,042/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73219815 Report a problem
    10/12/2016Sold$785,000$835/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/23/2016Pending sale$785,000$835/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Boston - Metro #72051642 Report a problem
    8/11/2016Listed for sale$785,000+37.1%$835/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72051642 Report a problem
    11/12/2015Listing removed$3,350$4/sqft
    Source: Cabot & Company #71916429 Report a problem
    11/4/2015Price change$3,350-4.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Cabot & Company #71916429 Report a problem
    10/8/2015Listed for rent$3,495$4/sqft
    Source: Cabot & Company #71916429 Report a problem
    7/23/2015Listing removed$3,495$4/sqft
    Source: Cabot & Company #71868178 Report a problem
    7/7/2015Listed for rent$3,495$4/sqft
    Source: Cabot & Company #71868178 Report a problem
    5/28/2014Listing removed$3,495$4/sqft
    Source: Cabot & Company #71684888 Report a problem
    5/21/2014Price change$3,495-0.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Cabot & Company #71684888 Report a problem
    5/3/2014Listed for rent$3,500$4/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71674611 Report a problem
    4/30/2012Sold$572,500-4.6%$609/sqft
    Source: LINK #129760 Report a problem
    3/24/2012Listed for sale$599,900-1.7%$638/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro #71333327 Report a problem
    9/14/2006Sold$610,000+19.6%$649/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/31/2005Sold$510,000+9.4%$543/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/8/2004Sold$466,000-2.3%$496/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/5/2003Sold$477,000$507/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,887 +6.2%$853,800
    2024$9,306 +6.6%$853,800 +5%
    2023$8,733 +0.7%$813,100 +2%
    2022$8,674 +2%$797,200
    2021$8,506 +3.7%$797,200 +2.6%
    2020$8,205 +2.2%$777,000 +2%
    2019$8,027 +6.6%$761,600 +6%
    2018$7,528 +305.7%$718,300 -0.5%
    2017$1,855 -75%$722,000 +7%
    2016$7,422 -5.9%$674,700 +3.6%
    2015$7,884 +11.2%$651,000 +15.5%
    2014$7,088 -9.2%$563,400 -5.2%
    2013$7,808 +7.1%$594,200 +6.3%
    2012$7,288 +2%$558,900
    2011$7,148 +7.7%$558,900
    2010$6,640 +26.3%$558,900 +13%
    2009$5,258 -3%$494,600 +0.1%
    2008$5,419 +4.9%$494,000 +5.1%
    2007$5,167 $470,200

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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