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  • $1,082,300

    279 Beacon St APT 1, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    1,017sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1880
    -- sqft lot
    $1,082,300 Zestimate®
    $1,064/sqft
    $5,325 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,082,300

    Estimated sales range

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    $5,325/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Available 08/01/2022 Your chance to live in one of America's top neighborhoods! Welcome to this duplex apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms! Enter parlor level with soaring 12' ceilings and large bay windows with plenty of direct sunlight. Open floor plan offers a spacious living/dining area with fireplace and a kitchen with stone counters, a convenient breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. One full bathroom completes this level. The lower level has two large bedrooms, one of which offers bay windows and a beautiful brick fireplace. Both bedrooms offer plenty of closet space. Additional storage, a second full bathroom & access to common laundry also on this level. One parking space, brand new heating system, heat & hot water included. Steps to the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street, the Boston Common & Public Garden. Pets negotiable, to be reviewed by landlord on a case to case basis.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,017 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 871 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P02666S022

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    Materials
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1880

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $43 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating included in rent
    • Hot water included in rent
    • Laundry: In Unit

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/8/2025Listing removed$1,150,000$1,131/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73385921 Report a problem
    6/5/2025Listed for sale$1,150,000+28.5%$1,131/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73385921 Report a problem
    1/30/2024Listing removed--
    Source: MLS PIN #73190255 Report a problem
    1/3/2024Listed for rent$4,300+10.3%$4/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73190255 Report a problem
    5/10/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    5/8/2022Listed for rent$3,900+4%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    4/12/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem
    4/4/2021Listed for rent$3,750+7.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium #72808309 Report a problem
    10/10/2020Listing removed$3,500$3/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72707672 Report a problem
    8/19/2020Price change$3,500-11.4%$3/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72707672 Report a problem
    7/22/2020Price change$3,950-4.8%$4/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72656626 Report a problem
    6/18/2020Price change$4,150-2.4%$4/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72656626 Report a problem
    5/15/2020Listed for rent$4,250+6.3%$4/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72656626 Report a problem
    6/19/2018Listing removed$4,000$4/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Distinct Advantage #72331480 Report a problem
    6/6/2018Price change$4,000-4.8%$4/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Distinct Advantage #72331480 Report a problem
    5/21/2018Listed for rent$4,200+7.7%$4/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Distinct Advantage #72331480 Report a problem
    5/18/2018Sold$895,000-0.4%$880/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/6/2018Pending sale$899,000$884/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72286337 Report a problem
    3/27/2018Price change$899,000-5.3%$884/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72286337 Report a problem
    3/6/2018Pending sale$949,000$933/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72286337 Report a problem
    2/27/2018Listed for sale$949,000+24.1%$933/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72286337 Report a problem
    12/8/2014Sold$765,000-1.3%$752/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/5/2014Listing removed$3,900$4/sqft
    Source: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services #71763261 Report a problem
    11/14/2014Listed for rent$3,900$4/sqft
    Source: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services #71763261 Report a problem
    10/2/2014Listed for sale$775,000+38.4%$762/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #71751225 Report a problem
    11/4/2004Sold$560,000$551/sqft
    Source: LINK #21713 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,780 +6.2%$930,900 -0.1%
    2024$10,153 +6.5%$931,500 +5%
    2023$9,529 +0.7%$887,200 +2%
    2022$9,463 +2%$869,800
    2021$9,281 +7.7%$869,800 +6.6%
    2020$8,617 +0.1%$816,000 -0.1%
    2019$8,612 +6.6%$817,100 +6%
    2018$8,077 +471.3%$770,700 +4%
    2017$1,414 -81.4%$740,900 +7%
    2016$7,616 -7.1%$692,400 +2.2%
    2015$8,202 +8%$677,300 +12.2%
    2014$7,595 +0.5%$603,700 +5%
    2013$7,554 +3.8%$574,900 +3%
    2012$7,279 +2%$558,200
    2011$7,139 +7.7%$558,200
    2010$6,631 -1%$558,200 -11.4%
    2009$6,696 -3.1%$629,900
    2008$6,910 -1.4%$629,900 -1.2%
    2007$7,007 $637,600

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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