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  • $747,500

    261 Beacon St APT 21, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    550sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $747,500 Zestimate®
    $1,359/sqft
    $3,098 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $747,500

    $703,000 - $800,000

    $3,098/mo

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    What's special

    Decorative fireplaceSplit-system central acGenerous closets for storageGas rangeOversized windowsHardwood and tile flooring

    Live steps from it all in this sun-drenched, front-facing 1 bed / 1 bath condo in a quintessential Back Bay Brownstone. Located on the second floor, this charming home offers soaring 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows overlooking Beacon Street, and a beautiful mix of classic details and modern upgrades. The open-concept living and kitchen area features a gas range, decorative fireplace, hardwood and tile flooring, and three generous closets for storage. Enjoy the convenience of split-system central AC. Unwind on the building's common roof deck with sweeping city and Charles River views. Laundry is available in the building. Permit street parking or nearby rental options are available. Unbeatable location with easy access to the T, Newbury Street, the Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, and some of the city's top universities and hospitals. Last months rent and security deposit due at signing. 12 month lease. Heat and hot water are included in rent

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 550 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P02676S006

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $3,500

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 09/01/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/3/2025Listing removed$3,350$6/sqft
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    7/27/2025Price change$3,350-1.5%$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/13/2025Price change$3,400-2.9%$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/7/2025Listed for rent$3,500+29.6%$6/sqft
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    5/17/2021Listing removed--
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    5/3/2021Listed for rent$2,700-3.6%$5/sqft
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    4/23/2019Listing removed$2,800$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Report a problem
    4/1/2019Listed for rent$2,800+1.8%$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72474036 Report a problem
    6/10/2018Listing removed$2,750$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's Report a problem
    5/10/2018Listed for rent$2,750$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's #72324587 Report a problem
    5/7/2018Sold$715,000+2.3%$1,300/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/27/2018Pending sale$699,000$1,271/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-Back Bay #72296651 Report a problem
    3/22/2018Listed for sale$699,000+45.9%$1,271/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Newbury St. #72296651 Report a problem
    10/18/2013Sold$479,000+74.2%$871/sqft
    Source: LINK #146304 Report a problem
    7/31/2000Sold$275,000+92.3%$500/sqft
    Source: LINK #24164 Report a problem
    11/1/1995Sold$143,000-7.1%$260/sqft
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    8/31/1987Sold$154,000$280/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,151 +6.2%$617,500 -0.1%
    2024$6,735 +6.6%$617,900 +5%
    2023$6,319 +0.7%$588,400 +2%
    2022$6,277 +2%$576,900
    2021$6,156 +13.1%$576,900 +11.9%
    2020$5,444 +2.2%$515,500 +2%
    2019$5,325 +6.6%$505,200 +6%
    2018$4,995 +299.5%$476,600 +4%
    2017$1,250 -75%$458,100 +0.7%
    2016$5,002 +2.2%$454,700 +12.5%
    2015$4,894 +10.4%$404,100 +14.6%
    2014$4,434 +0.5%$352,500 +5%
    2013$4,411 +8.7%$335,700 +7.9%
    2012$4,057 +2%$311,100
    2011$3,979 +7.7%$311,100
    2010$3,696 +3%$311,100 -7.8%
    2009$3,589 -3.1%$337,600
    2008$3,703 -0.8%$337,600 -0.6%
    2007$3,734 $339,800

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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