Conveniently located in the heart of Back Bay, this thoughtfully designed 1 bedroom plus office/study/nursery residence has a proper dining room, large living room with a marble mantle and gas fireplace, a separate office / bonus room with French doors, a kitchen with Sub Zero and Miele appliances and an in-unit laundry room. The bright corner bedroom features three large windows and a spacious walk-in closet. The large marble bathroom has a double vanity, heated towel bar and large soaking tub and is tastefully designed with marble basketweave tile floors. Additional features:Hardwood floors, tall ceilings and architectural details are found throughout this residence and building with scalloped trim, built-in bookshelves, and updated hardware. Elevator to a common roof deck with Charles River views and a significant private storage unit complement this rare offering. Professionally managed with an on-site superintendent. One car parking is available for on a first come basis to rent.
Sold for $825,000
$825,000
280 Beacon St #5, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
964sqft
Condominium
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$934,100 Zestimate®
$856/sqft
$4,288 Estimated rent
Home value
$934,100
$859,000 - $1.03M
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Gas fireplaceSeparate officeHeart of back bayLarge marble bathroomBonus roomBuilt-in bookshelvesProper dining room
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Listed by:
Beth Dickerson,
Gibson Sothebys Boston Back Bay
Bought with:
Arbor Hill Real Estate
Source: LINK,MLS#: 230393
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: F
Heating
- Electric
Features
- A, D/D, Det, E, FP, GasFP, HW, Mtl, NoDogs, pvtStrg, Study, W/D
- Flooring: First floor unit
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 964
- Total interior livable area: 964 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Available for rent $150 per month
Features
- Exterior features: cRfDk
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P02641S005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1930
- Major remodel year: 1985
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Reserve Funds, Management
- HOA fee: $738 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $856/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $780,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,077
- Date on market: 6/2/2023
- Listing agreement: E
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2023 | Sold | $825,000-4%$856/sqft |
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| 10/9/2023 | Pending sale | $859,000$891/sqft |
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| 9/13/2023 | Contingent | $859,000$891/sqft |
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| 8/31/2023 | Price change | $859,000-1.8%$891/sqft |
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| 8/7/2023 | Price change | $875,000-2.7%$908/sqft |
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| 7/13/2023 | Price change | $899,000-2.7%$933/sqft |
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| 6/28/2023 | Price change | $924,000-2.6%$959/sqft |
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| 5/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $949,000+8.5%$984/sqft |
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| 5/17/2021 | Sold | $875,000-2.2%$908/sqft |
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| 4/6/2021 | Pending sale | $895,000$928/sqft |
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| 3/31/2021 | Contingent | $895,000$928/sqft |
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| 3/22/2021 | Price change | $895,000-5.8%$928/sqft |
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| 2/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $950,000-2.6%$985/sqft |
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| 12/25/2020 | Listing removed | $975,000$1,011/sqft |
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| 11/25/2020 | Price change | $975,000-2.5%$1,011/sqft |
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| 10/6/2020 | Price change | $1,000,000-7%$1,037/sqft |
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| 9/3/2020 | Price change | $1,075,000-2.3%$1,115/sqft |
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| 8/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+57.4%$1,141/sqft |
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| 7/31/2019 | Listing removed | $3,900$4/sqft |
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| 7/18/2019 | Price change | $3,900-2.5%$4/sqft |
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| 7/8/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,000$4/sqft |
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| 7/16/2013 | Sold | $699,000$725/sqft |
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| 6/11/2013 | Pending sale | $699,000$725/sqft |
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| 6/3/2013 | Price change | $699,000-6.7%$725/sqft |
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| 5/22/2013 | Price change | $749,000-2.1%$777/sqft |
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| 5/8/2013 | Price change | $765,000-1%$794/sqft |
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| 4/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $773,000+40.5%$802/sqft |
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| 8/27/2010 | Sold | $550,000+46.7%$571/sqft |
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| 6/28/2002 | Sold | $375,000$389/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,035 -3.9% | $780,200 -9.6% |
| 2024 | $9,405 +3.6% | $862,800 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $9,077 -0.3% | $845,200 +1% |
| 2022 | $9,104 +2% | $836,800 |
| 2021 | $8,929 -6.1% | $836,800 -7% |
| 2020 | $9,506 +2.2% | $900,200 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,300 -0.5% | $882,400 -1.1% |
| 2018 | $9,351 +451.8% | $892,300 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,695 -80.6% | $858,100 +8% |
| 2016 | $8,741 +4.2% | $794,600 +14.7% |
| 2015 | $8,390 +14.2% | $692,800 +18.6% |
| 2014 | $7,349 +14.4% | $584,200 +19.5% |
| 2013 | $6,425 +0.9% | $489,000 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $6,369 +15.2% | $488,400 +13% |
| 2011 | $5,528 +5.5% | $432,200 -2% |
| 2010 | $5,240 +20% | $441,100 +7.3% |
| 2009 | $4,368 -3.1% | $410,900 |
| 2008 | $4,508 -2.3% | $410,900 -2.1% |
| 2007 | $4,613 | $419,700 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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