Renovated 2-bedroom penthouse in Boston’s Back Bay with a large private roof deck offering breathtaking city and river views. This turnkey home boasts high-end finishes and designer furnishings throughout. The open kitchen features stainless steel appliances, new countertops, and a breakfast bar, seamlessly connecting to a living room with exposed brick, oversized windows, and a marble fireplace. A spiral staircase leads up to a headhouse and the spacious roof deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The updated bathroom includes modern tile and a sleek shower. Both bedrooms feature hardwood floors, large windows, and built-in closets. The entryway offers a wall of custom closets for exceptional storage. Combining luxury, comfort, and unmatched views, this penthouse is in one of Boston’s most sought-after neighborhoods with easy access to Dartmouth St foot bridge, Charles River, the shops & restaurants of Newbury, Storrow Drive & all Downtown Boston has to offer
Sold for $1,550,000
$1,550,000
265 Beacon St APT 5, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,054sqft
Condominium
Built in 1885
-- sqft lot
$1,646,000 Zestimate®
$1,471/sqft
$4,516 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,646,000
$1.46M - $1.88M
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Listed by:
Kelly Roche 781-630-0471,
Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC 781-630-0471
Bought with:
Jacqueline Rose
eXp Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73381631
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,054
- Total interior livable area: 1,054 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,054
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, City View(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 1,054 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:02674 S:016,3351294
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University, Other
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $490 monthly
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | Listing removed | $6,500$6/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,500+12.1%$6/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $5,800$6/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $5,800-3.3%$6/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $6,000-7.7%$6/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $6,500-4.4%$6/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $6,800-2.9%$6/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,000+12.9%$7/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Sold | $1,550,000-1.6%$1,471/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Contingent | $1,575,000$1,494/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000+6.8%$1,494/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,200+3.3%$6/sqft |
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| 4/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/13/2022 | Listed for rent | $6,000+9.1%$6/sqft |
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| 8/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/11/2021 | Listed for rent | $5,500$5/sqft |
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| 7/15/2021 | Sold | $1,475,000+1.8%$1,399/sqft |
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| 5/8/2021 | Pending sale | $1,449,000$1,375/sqft |
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| 5/3/2021 | Contingent | $1,449,000$1,375/sqft |
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| 4/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,449,000+235.4%$1,375/sqft |
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| 3/26/1999 | Sold | $432,000+73.1%$410/sqft |
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| 11/4/1994 | Sold | $249,500+1.6%$237/sqft |
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| 6/28/1991 | Sold | $245,500$233/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,619 +6.2% | $1,262,400 |
| 2024 | $13,760 +6.6% | $1,262,400 +5% |
| 2023 | $12,912 +0.7% | $1,202,200 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,824 +8.9% | $1,178,700 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $11,780 +11.8% | $1,104,000 +10.7% |
| 2020 | $10,533 +3.1% | $997,400 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $10,213 +6.6% | $969,000 +6% |
| 2018 | $9,578 +441.8% | $913,900 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,768 -80.4% | $878,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $9,033 -4% | $821,200 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $9,408 +8% | $776,900 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $8,710 +0.5% | $692,400 +5% |
| 2013 | $8,666 -1.7% | $659,500 -2.5% |
| 2012 | $8,816 +2% | $676,100 |
| 2011 | $8,647 +7.7% | $676,100 |
| 2010 | $8,032 +9.3% | $676,100 -2.2% |
| 2009 | $7,351 -3.1% | $691,500 +0% |
| 2008 | $7,585 +0.9% | $691,400 +1.1% |
| 2007 | $7,515 | $683,800 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
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- 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: 0.7 mi
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