Ideally located in a premiere elevator building within the heart of Back Bay, this designer finished 1-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of elegance, style and convenience. Greeted by a gracious foyer complete w/ coat closet, there is no shortage of charm and detail throughout. The spacious living room centers around a decorative fireplace with built-ins, offering ample room for both seating and a dining area. The kitchen includes updated appliances and an abundance of both cabinet storage + counter space. The well proportioned bedroom is directly across from the full bathroom, offering two generously sized closets. Additional features include hardwood floors, recessed lighting, newly installed AC & extra private storage. Elevator building w/ professional management & a beautiful common roof deck. Just steps from the Esplanade & all the shops/restaurants that Back Bay has to offer, you don't want to miss the opportunity to live in one of Boston's most sought-after locations!
Sold for $799,000
$799,000
255 Beacon St APT 1, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
653sqft
Condominium
Built in 1939
-- sqft lot
$801,900 Zestimate®
$1,224/sqft
$3,431 Estimated rent
Home value
$801,900
$730,000 - $882,000
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Hardwood floorsDecorative fireplace with built-insWell proportioned bedroomCommon roof deckNewly installed acRecessed lightingExtra private storage
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Listed by:
The Robinette Team 617-515-1411,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-375-6900
Bought with:
The Durling Group
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73360155
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 653
- Total interior livable area: 653 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 653
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Partially Below Grade)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof
Details
- Parcel number: 4759262
- Zoning: RES
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $448 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $682,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,947
- Date on market: 12/20/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $799,000$1,224/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Price change | $799,000-3.2%$1,224/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73360155 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $825,000+21.3%$1,263/sqft |
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| 9/7/2021 | Sold | $680,000+3%$1,041/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2021 | Pending sale | $660,000$1,011/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72861975 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2021 | Contingent | $660,000$1,011/sqft |
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| 7/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $660,000+303.7%$1,011/sqft |
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| 5/17/2016 | Listing removed | $1,925+1.3%$3/sqft |
Source: Ascend Realty Group Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2016 | Price change | $1,900-5%$3/sqft |
Source: Ascend Realty Group #71969302 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2016 | Listed for rent | $2,000$3/sqft |
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| 8/1/1997 | Sold | $163,500$250/sqft |
Source: LINK #16194 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,905 +6.2% | $682,600 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $7,445 +6.6% | $683,000 +5% |
| 2023 | $6,986 +0.7% | $650,500 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,939 +2% | $637,800 |
| 2021 | $6,805 +6% | $637,800 +5% |
| 2020 | $6,417 +2.2% | $607,700 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,277 +6.6% | $595,500 +6% |
| 2018 | $5,887 +555.9% | $561,700 +4% |
| 2017 | $898 -83.8% | $540,000 +7% |
| 2016 | $5,552 +20.2% | $504,700 +32.3% |
| 2015 | $4,620 +8% | $381,500 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $4,277 +3.2% | $340,000 +7.8% |
| 2013 | $4,144 -1.7% | $315,400 -2.5% |
| 2012 | $4,217 +2% | $323,400 |
| 2011 | $4,136 +7.7% | $323,400 |
| 2010 | $3,842 +0.8% | $323,400 -9.8% |
| 2009 | $3,811 -3.1% | $358,500 |
| 2008 | $3,933 -8.9% | $358,500 -8.8% |
| 2007 | $4,318 | $392,900 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 255 Beacon St Apartment 1
