Welcome to the Heart of Boston! This charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom condominium on Beacon Street in Back Bay features a gracious entryway, living room with a fireplace, built in and an eat-in kitchen plus hardwood floors throughout. Additional private storage is a bonus, and laundry facilities are available on the lower level. In addition to a convenient elevator, this well-maintained 24-unit building offers a beautiful roof deck with fantastic views. Enjoy renovated entry into complex. Near Boston’s famous shopping areas such as Charles and Newbury Streets plus legendary venues like the Opera House and TD Garden and countless restaurants and cafes, this gem is an ideal year-round home or city getaway.
Sold for $746,000
$746,000
255 Beacon St #53, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
819sqft
Condominium
Built in 1939
-- sqft lot
$751,600 Zestimate®
$911/sqft
$4,234 Estimated rent
Home value
$751,600
$691,000 - $819,000
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Hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Blaze Johnson 978-697-7429,
J. Barrett & Company 978-356-3444
Bought with:
Hilary Dunlavey
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73434791
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Gas Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 819
- Total interior livable area: 819 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 819
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Parcel number: 3351737
- Zoning: 00
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Intercom
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, T-Station
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $502 monthly
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Garden Area
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Sold | $746,000-0.5%$911/sqft |
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| 10/18/2025 | Contingent | $750,000$916/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $750,000-15.4%$916/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $887,000-6.3%$1,083/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $947,000$1,156/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,213 +6.2% | $795,600 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $8,679 +6.6% | $796,200 +5% |
| 2023 | $8,144 +0.7% | $758,300 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,088 +2% | $743,400 |
| 2021 | $7,932 +3.9% | $743,400 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $7,632 +2.2% | $722,700 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,465 +6.6% | $708,300 +6% |
| 2018 | $7,002 +503.4% | $668,100 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,160 -82.4% | $642,300 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,603 +10.4% | $600,300 +21.6% |
| 2015 | $5,979 +8% | $493,700 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $5,536 +0.5% | $440,100 +5% |
| 2013 | $5,507 -12.4% | $419,100 -13.1% |
| 2012 | $6,290 +1.9% | $482,400 |
| 2011 | $6,170 +7.7% | $482,400 |
| 2010 | $5,731 +5.8% | $482,400 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $5,415 -3.1% | $509,400 |
| 2008 | $5,588 -1.4% | $509,400 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $5,668 | $515,700 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel 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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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 255 Beacon St Unit 53
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