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  • $790,000

    286 Beacon St APT 1, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    794sqft
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    $6,023/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1890
    -- sqft lot
    $774,900 Zestimate®
    $995/sqft
    $523/mo HOA

    What's special

    Glass-enclosed showerSpacious renovated kitchenTiled hall bathroomStainless steel appliancesGenerous eat-at islandFarmhouse sinkBuilt-in bookshelves
    Elegant first-floor 1BR/1BA condo in a professionally managed Back Bay building, offering nearly 800 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space. A gracious foyer welcomes you with built-in bookshelves and a wall of custom closets, providing exceptional storage. The open-concept living/dining area features beautiful hardwood floors and a classic bay window. The spacious renovated kitchen is appointed with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, stone countertops, white subway-tile backsplash, and a generous eat-at island. The bedroom offers its own bay window and a large closet with built-in organization system.Tiled hall bathroom features a glass-enclosed shower. Bright, comfortable, and exceptionally well-appointed, this home combines classic Back Bay character with modern convenience. Ideally located near Newbury Street, the Esplanade, Public Garden, and Boston Common, with outstanding dining, shopping, and recreation just outside your door. An ideal full-time residence or sophisticated pied-à-terre.
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    Listed by:

    Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team 617-844-2712,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73587670

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Baseboard
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Common Area, In Building
      Features
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 794
      • Total interior livable area: 794 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 794

      Property

      Features
      • Entry location: Unit Placement(Front,Ground)
      Details
      • Parcel number: 3350487
      • Zoning: Res

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • Year built: 1890

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Amenities included: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
      • Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
      • HOA fee: $523 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Boston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $995/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $768,800
      • Annual tax amount: $9,533
      • Date on market: 10/7/2026

        Estimated market value

        $774,900

        $736,000 - $814,000

        $3,696/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/7/2026Listed for sale$790,000-6.9%$995/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73587670 Report a problem
        7/17/2026Listing removed$849,000$1,069/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73485947 Report a problem
        6/27/2026Price change$849,000-1.2%$1,069/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73485947 Report a problem
        5/18/2026Price change$859,000-3.4%$1,082/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73485947 Report a problem
        4/16/2026Price change$889,000-1.1%$1,120/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73485947 Report a problem
        3/12/2026Listed for sale$899,000+9.6%$1,132/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73485947 Report a problem
        7/7/2023Sold$820,000+3.9%$1,033/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73112833 Report a problem
        5/20/2023Contingent$789,000$994/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73112833 Report a problem
        5/17/2023Listed for sale$789,000+516.4%$994/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73112833 Report a problem
        12/20/1993Sold$128,000+7.6%$161/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/27/1990Sold$119,000$150/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,903 +14.7%$768,800 +8%
        2024$7,762 +3.6%$712,100 +2.1%
        2023$7,492 -0.3%$697,600 +1%
        2022$7,514 +2%$690,600
        2021$7,369 +0.1%$690,600 -1%
        2020$7,365 +2.2%$697,400 +2%
        2019$7,205 +6.6%$683,600 +6%
        2018$6,761 +520.6%$645,100 +4%
        2017$1,089 -82.8%$620,400 +8%
        2016$6,320 +5.1%$574,500 +15.7%
        2015$6,015 +4%$496,700 +8%
        2014$5,786 +7.2%$459,900 +11.9%
        2013$5,399 +1.6%$410,900 +0.8%
        2012$5,314 +2%$407,500
        2011$5,212 +5.5%$407,500 -2%
        2010$4,940 +18.7%$415,800 +6.2%
        2009$4,162 -3.1%$391,500
        2008$4,295 -1.5%$391,500 -1.3%
        2007$4,360 $396,700
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Back Bay

        Getting around

        96 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        100 / 100
        Rider's Paradise
        86 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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