Quintessential Back Bay Brownstone just a half block from the Public Garden with superb volume and 1 deeded parking spot. This light-filled penthouse encompasses 2,169 square feet of open-concept living with soaring ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The open plan first floor is perfect for entertaining and includes a large living room facing Beacon Street, grounded by an antique marble fireplace. Beyond is an open, updated kitchen and built-in dining area. The gracious staircase wraps around the dining area and is crowned by a large skylight, letting light into both the first and second floors. On the first floor is laundry and a powder room. The large, main bedroom features oversized, south-facing windows that let in an abundance of light and frame spectacular skyline views. An updated en-suite bath in marble, plus 2 additional large bedrooms and a full bath complete the second level. The second floor also features full access to a private roof deck with sweeping views.
Sold for $2,550,000
$2,550,000
129 Beacon St APT 4, Boston, MA 02116
3beds
2,169sqft
Condo
Built in 1862
-- sqft lot
$2,664,100 Zestimate®
$1,176/sqft
$7,636 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,664,100
$2.42M - $2.90M
$7,636/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,169 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P02806S008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Materials
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1862
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $573 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,230,100
- Annual tax amount: $25,825
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2023 | Sold | $2,550,000-5.6%$1,176/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73136698 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Contingent | $2,700,000$1,245/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73136698 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,700,000$1,245/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73136698 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2023 | Listing removed | $2,700,000$1,245/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73129208 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,700,000$1,245/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73129208 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2023 | Listing removed | $2,700,000$1,245/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73071154 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,700,000$1,245/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73071154 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2022 | Listing removed | $2,700,000$1,245/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73043610 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2022 | Price change | $2,700,000-5.3%$1,245/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73043610 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000$1,314/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73043610 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2022 | Listing removed | $2,850,000$1,314/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73019579 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000+1.8%$1,314/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73019579 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2020 | Listing removed | $2,799,999$1,291/sqft |
Source: Compass #72728510 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2020 | Price change | $2,799,999-3.1%$1,291/sqft |
Source: Compass #72728510 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,890,000+28.7%$1,332/sqft |
Source: Continental Real Estate Group, Inc. #72668228 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2014 | Sold | $2,245,000-6.3%$1,035/sqft |
Source: LINK #155287 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2014 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+57%$1,104/sqft |
Source: Cabot & Company #71627988 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2010 | Sold | $1,525,000+14.6%$703/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2005 | Sold | $1,331,000+10.9%$614/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2002 | Sold | $1,200,000+50%$553/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/1999 | Sold | $800,000$369/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,825 +6.2% | $2,230,100 |
| 2024 | $24,308 +6.6% | $2,230,100 +5% |
| 2023 | $22,811 +0.7% | $2,123,900 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,655 +2% | $2,082,300 |
| 2021 | $22,218 +5.5% | $2,082,300 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $21,067 +2.2% | $1,995,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $20,608 +6.6% | $1,955,200 +6% |
| 2018 | $19,327 +324.1% | $1,844,200 +4% |
| 2017 | $4,557 -75% | $1,773,000 +7% |
| 2016 | $18,227 -10.4% | $1,657,000 -1.3% |
| 2015 | $20,335 +9.7% | $1,679,200 +14% |
| 2014 | $18,538 +0.5% | $1,473,600 +5% |
| 2013 | $18,442 +7.2% | $1,403,500 +6.4% |
| 2012 | $17,208 +2% | $1,319,600 |
| 2011 | $16,878 +7.7% | $1,319,600 |
| 2010 | $15,677 +15.7% | $1,319,600 +3.5% |
| 2009 | $13,554 -1.7% | $1,275,100 +1.5% |
| 2008 | $13,783 -0.2% | $1,256,400 +0% |
| 2007 | $13,805 | $1,256,100 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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