For sale

Price cut: $26K (8/25)

$799,000

259 Beacon St APT 23, Boston, MA 02116

2beds

854sqft

$6,073/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1880

-- sqft lot

$778,600 Zestimate^®

$936/sqft

$510/mo HOA

What's special

Charming period detailsSunny eat-in kitchenTwo-bedroom condoProfessionally managed elevator buildingSpacious condoTwo well-appointed bedroomsHigh ceilings

Welcome to your new home in the heart of Back Bay! This two-bedroom condo on coveted Beacon Street. Located in a professionally managed, elevator building, this spacious condo offers a perfect pied-à-terre or investment opportunity. With high ceilings and thoughtful design, the 854 SF space feels even larger, featuring two well-appointed bedrooms, a living room with a decorative fireplace and charming period details, bathroom, and a sunny eat-in kitchen. The building itself is a standout, boasting a very large common roof deck that offers breathtaking views of the cityscape, the Charles River, Cambridge, and the iconic 4th of July fireworks. Additional amenities include common onsite laundry and convenient bike storage in the basement, adding to the ease and comfort of everyday living. The location offers easy access to the renowned shops of Newbury St., green line public transit, the serene Charles River Esplanade, and much more just moments away.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Hot Water

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 854
Total interior livable area: 854 sqft
Finished area above ground: 854

Property

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
Exterior features: Deck - Roof

Details

Parcel number: 3351325
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Frame, Brick, Stone

Condition

Year built: 1880

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA fee: $510 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $936/sqft
Tax assessed value: $791,900
Annual tax amount: $8,632
Date on market: 8/1/2026

Estimated market value

$778,600

$740,000 - $818,000

$4,552/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/25/2026	Price change	$799,000-3.2%$936/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73544976 Report a problem
7/6/2026	Listed for sale	$825,000-2.9%$966/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73544976 Report a problem
10/13/2025	Listing removed	$4,000$5/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73416608 Report a problem
8/12/2025	Listed for rent	$4,000$5/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73416608 Report a problem
9/16/2024	Listing removed	$849,900$995/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73262674 Report a problem
9/10/2024	Listing removed	$4,000$5/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73279725 Report a problem
8/20/2024	Listed for rent	$4,000+5.3%$5/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73279725 Report a problem
7/10/2024	Listed for sale	$849,900+64.4%$995/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73262674 Report a problem
4/20/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 Report a problem
4/13/2022	Listed for rent	$3,800+8.6%$4/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 #72966477 Report a problem
2/26/2020	Listing removed	$3,500$4/sqft
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
11/22/2019	Listed for rent	$3,500$4/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
10/14/2019	Listing removed	$3,500$4/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
9/17/2019	Price change	$3,500-2.8%$4/sqft
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
7/26/2019	Price change	$3,600+2.9%$4/sqft
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
7/3/2019	Price change	$3,500-2.8%$4/sqft
Source: Boston Pads Report a problem
1/14/2019	Listed for rent	$3,600$4/sqft
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
12/8/2018	Listing removed	$3,600$4/sqft
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
8/22/2018	Listed for rent	$3,600+28.6%$4/sqft
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
6/30/2018	Listing removed	$2,800$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
5/29/2018	Listed for rent	$2,800-22.2%$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
2/12/2018	Listing removed	$3,600$4/sqft
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
11/22/2017	Listed for rent	$3,600+26.3%$4/sqft
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
12/2/2016	Listing removed	$2,850-20.8%$3/sqft
Source: Bushari Group Real Estate #72069560 Report a problem
3/24/2016	Listing removed	$3,600$4/sqft
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
10/28/2009	Sold	$517,000+10.7%$605/sqft
Source: LINK #102689 Report a problem
7/20/2004	Sold	$467,000+13.9%$547/sqft
Source: LINK #33186 Report a problem
5/16/2002	Sold	$410,000+44.4%$480/sqft
Source: LINK #22740 Report a problem
11/2/1999	Sold	$284,000+34%$333/sqft
Source: LINK #23753 Report a problem
9/4/1997	Sold	$212,000$248/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,164 +6.2%	$791,400 -0.1%
2024	$8,632 +6.6%	$791,900 +5%
2023	$8,100 +0.7%	$754,200 +2%
2022	$8,045 +2%	$739,400
2021	$7,889 +1.8%	$739,400 +0.8%
2020	$7,748 +2.2%	$733,700 +2%
2019	$7,578 +6.6%	$719,000 +6%
2018	$7,108 +499.6%	$678,200 +4%
2017	$1,185 -82.3%	$652,000 +7%
2016	$6,703 -5.2%	$609,400 +4.3%
2015	$7,073 +8%	$584,100 +12.2%
2014	$6,548 +0.5%	$520,500 +5%
2013	$6,513 +0.6%	$495,700 -0.2%
2012	$6,474 +4.2%	$496,500 +2.2%
2011	$6,213 +15.1%	$485,800 +6.9%
2010	$5,399 +5.8%	$454,500 -5.3%
2009	$5,103 -3.1%	$480,100
2008	$5,267 -1.5%	$480,100 -1.3%
2007	$5,346	$486,400