Waterside Beacon, This beautiful corner 2 bed 2 bath unit features stone countertops. Large corner living room featuring fireplace and custom lighting. in elevator building with on-site super and common roof deck. Kitchen, living, dining area provide an open living pattern. Great river views from within this unit, overlooking the Charles River and the Cambridge skyline. Custom lighting w/ plenty of storage, granite countertops, perfect for entertaining. Hardwood floors throughout. Master bedroom with en-suite bath and two closets. Generously sized second bedroom. with two closets, In-Unit Laundry as well as common laundry in building. Extra storage in the basement.
Pending
$1,545,000
280 Beacon St #54, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,312sqft
Condominium
Built in 1928
-- sqft lot
$1,751,000 Zestimate®
$1,178/sqft
$1,145/mo HOA
What's special
In-unit laundryElevator buildingGranite countertopsCommon roof deckHardwood floors throughoutGreat river viewsCustom lighting
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Listed by:
Eric R. Hersum 617-728-7200,
Back Bay Properties Corp. 617-728-7200
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73495504
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Recessed Lighting
- Area: 218.24
- Dimensions: 17.6 x 12.4
Bedroom 2
- Area: 156.8
- Dimensions: 14 x 11.2
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Overhead
- Area: 31.16
- Dimensions: 6.11 x 5.1
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
- Area: 38.25
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Area: 143.51
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.3
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove
- Area: 146.64
- Dimensions: 18.8 x 7.8
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Area: 300.96
- Dimensions: 20.9 x 14.4
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Elevator
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,312
- Total interior livable area: 1,312 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,312
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River, Bay, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Details
- Parcel number: 3351090
- Zoning: RES
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom, TV Monitor
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $1,145 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,478,600
- Annual tax amount: $18,505
- Date on market: 5/9/2026
Estimated market value
$1,751,000
$1.58M - $1.96M
$6,681/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2026 | Pending sale | $1,545,000$1,178/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73495504 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2026 | Contingent | $1,545,000$1,178/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73495504 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,545,000+55.3%$1,178/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73495504 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2008 | Sold | $995,000+67.2%$758/sqft |
Source: LINK #89183 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/1999 | Sold | $595,000+85.9%$454/sqft |
Source: LINK #20036 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/1990 | Sold | $320,000$244/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,122 +17.5% | $1,478,600 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $14,571 +3.6% | $1,336,800 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $14,064 -0.3% | $1,309,500 +1% |
| 2022 | $14,107 +2% | $1,296,600 |
| 2021 | $13,835 -5.1% | $1,296,600 -6.1% |
| 2020 | $14,583 +2.2% | $1,381,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,268 +6.6% | $1,353,700 +6% |
| 2018 | $13,388 +328% | $1,277,500 +4% |
| 2017 | $3,128 -75% | $1,228,600 +8% |
| 2016 | $12,514 +3.1% | $1,137,600 +13.5% |
| 2015 | $12,143 +3.9% | $1,002,700 +8% |
| 2014 | $11,682 +5.1% | $928,600 +9.8% |
| 2013 | $11,111 +5% | $845,600 +4.2% |
| 2012 | $10,586 +2% | $811,800 |
| 2011 | $10,383 +5.5% | $811,800 -2% |
| 2010 | $9,841 +13.3% | $828,400 +1.4% |
| 2009 | $8,686 -3.1% | $817,100 |
| 2008 | $8,964 -1.5% | $817,100 -1.3% |
| 2007 | $9,100 | $828,000 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
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- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 280 Beacon St Unit 54







