A rare parlor-level offering on Beacon Street, this elegant one-bedroom is set just three blocks from the Public Garden in a classic Back Bay brownstone between Dartmouth and Clarendon Streets. Oversized south-facing windows flood the spacious living and dining area with natural light, while soaring parlor-level ceilings, original millwork, and rich period details showcase the home's timeless architecture. A striking mantled fireplace and built-in bookcase anchor the room, complemented by hardwood floors and additional storage. The efficient galley kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and generous cabinetry, while the spacious bedroom features a second original fireplace and ample closet space. Notable upgrades include new windows and the addition of in-unit laundry. Heat and hot water are included in the condo fee, offering effortless city living. Ideally located moments from the Public Garden, Newbury Street, Copley Square, and the Charles River Esplanade, this home offers the quintessential Back Bay lifestyle in one of Boston's most iconic neighborhoods. - OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED
Pending
$749,000
247 Beacon St APT 2, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
650sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$745,900 Zestimate®
$1,152/sqft
$641/mo HOA
What's special
Striking mantled fireplaceSecond original fireplaceIn-unit laundryNew windowsHardwood floorsRich period detailsAmple closet space
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Liz Dehler 813-728-8098,
Donnelly + Co. 617-982-0160
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73555556
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 650
- Total interior livable area: 650 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 650
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Lot
- Size: 650 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:02684 S:004,3346131
- Zoning: CD
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer
- HOA fee: $641 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $611,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,079
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
Estimated market value
$745,900
$709,000 - $783,000
$3,479/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Pending sale | $749,000$1,152/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Contingent | $749,000$1,152/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,000+15.1%$1,152/sqft |
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| 7/9/2024 | Sold | $651,000+0.3%$1,002/sqft |
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| 6/9/2024 | Contingent | $649,000$998/sqft |
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| 6/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000+363.6%$998/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/8/2024 | Price change | $2,975-4%$5/sqft |
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| 3/29/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,100+49.4%$5/sqft |
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| 5/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/9/2021 | Price change | $2,075-13.5%$3/sqft |
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| 4/7/2021 | Price change | $2,400-7.7%$4/sqft |
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| 2/19/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,600-7.1%$4/sqft |
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| 11/9/2018 | Listing removed | $2,800$4/sqft |
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| 9/7/2018 | Price change | $2,800+12%$4/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Price change | $2,500-15.3%$4/sqft |
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| 7/13/2018 | Price change | $2,950-1.7%$5/sqft |
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| 5/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,000+33.3%$5/sqft |
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| 9/3/2017 | Listing removed | $2,250$3/sqft |
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| 8/23/2017 | Price change | $2,250+4.7%$3/sqft |
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| 8/10/2017 | Price change | $2,150-4.4%$3/sqft |
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| 8/4/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,250-21.1%$3/sqft |
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| 9/6/2015 | Listing removed | $2,850$4/sqft |
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| 8/8/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,850$4/sqft |
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| 4/30/2015 | Listing removed | $2,850$4/sqft |
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| 4/19/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,850$4/sqft |
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| 3/6/1990 | Sold | $140,000$215/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,079 +6.2% | $611,300 |
| 2024 | $6,663 +6.6% | $611,300 +5% |
| 2023 | $6,253 +0.7% | $582,200 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,210 +2% | $570,800 |
| 2021 | $6,090 +6.5% | $570,800 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $5,716 +2.2% | $541,300 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,591 +6.6% | $530,500 +6% |
| 2018 | $5,244 +324.1% | $500,400 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,236 -75% | $481,000 +7% |
| 2016 | $4,946 -4.3% | $449,600 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $5,166 +8% | $426,600 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $4,784 +0.5% | $380,300 +5% |
| 2013 | $4,758 -9.6% | $362,100 -10.3% |
| 2012 | $5,263 +2% | $403,600 |
| 2011 | $5,162 +7.7% | $403,600 |
| 2010 | $4,795 +16.5% | $403,600 +4.3% |
| 2009 | $4,115 -3.1% | $387,100 |
| 2008 | $4,246 -1.4% | $387,100 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $4,306 | $391,800 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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