Perfectly situated between the Esplanade and the shops and restaurants of Newbury Street, this pet-friendly property INCLUDES a coveted *parking space* and easy access to all that downtown Boston has to offer. This oversized one bedroom has high ceilings, bowed windows, and looks out over the Charles River. The unit showcases hardwood floors throughout, three total closets, a fireplace, and an updated kitchen and bathroom. Residents will enjoy an elevator, common laundry, and a stately foyer. The association boasts healthy reserves and includes heat in the condo fee. Don't miss the opportunity to have this tree-lined, charming Beacon Street address be your new home.
Sold for $849,000
$849,000
478 Beacon St APT 2, Boston, MA 02115
1beds
697sqft
Condominium
Built in 1892
-- sqft lot
$891,300 Zestimate®
$1,218/sqft
$3,383 Estimated rent
Home value
$891,300
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mariel Yovino 617-717-4317,
Compass 617-206-3333,
The Modern Group 617-717-4317
Bought with:
Diamond Estates & Associates
Keller Williams Gateway Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73209203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 697
- Total interior livable area: 697 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 3349343
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $639 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $793,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,721
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/12/2024 | Price change | $2,900-3.3%$4/sqft |
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| 4/19/2024 | Sold | $849,000$1,218/sqft |
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| 4/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,000+11.1%$4/sqft |
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| 3/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $849,000+82.6%$1,218/sqft |
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| 1/31/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/6/2023 | Price change | $2,700-1.8%$4/sqft |
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| 11/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,750-1.8%$4/sqft |
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| 7/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/18/2022 | Price change | $2,800-1.8%$4/sqft |
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| 7/14/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,850+42.5%$4/sqft |
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| 10/5/2020 | Listing removed | $2,000$3/sqft |
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| 10/1/2020 | Price change | $2,000-9.1%$3/sqft |
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| 9/21/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,200-26.7%$3/sqft |
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| 3/8/2020 | Listing removed | $3,000$4/sqft |
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| 3/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,000+11.1%$4/sqft |
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| 5/23/2016 | Listing removed | $2,700-15.6%$4/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $3,200$5/sqft |
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| 11/7/2013 | Listed for rent | $3,200+28%$5/sqft |
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| 4/12/2013 | Listing removed | $2,500$4/sqft |
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| 4/3/2013 | Price change | $2,500-3.8%$4/sqft |
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| 3/31/2013 | Sold | $465,000$667/sqft |
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| 3/19/2013 | Price change | $2,600+6.1%$4/sqft |
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| 2/26/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,450$4/sqft |
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| 1/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $465,000+4.7%$667/sqft |
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| 9/1/2009 | Sold | $444,000$637/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,925 +14.8% | $857,100 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $8,646 +3.6% | $793,200 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $8,346 -0.3% | $777,100 +1% |
| 2022 | $8,371 +2% | $769,400 |
| 2021 | $8,209 +12.2% | $769,400 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $7,315 +2.2% | $692,700 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,157 +6.6% | $679,000 +6% |
| 2018 | $6,716 +331.7% | $640,800 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $1,556 -75% | $611,000 +8% |
| 2016 | $6,223 -8.1% | $565,700 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $6,768 +14.4% | $558,900 +18.8% |
| 2014 | $5,916 +4.4% | $470,300 +9% |
| 2013 | $5,669 -4.1% | $431,400 -4.8% |
| 2012 | $5,911 +1.9% | $453,300 |
| 2011 | $5,798 +2% | $453,300 -5.3% |
| 2010 | $5,685 +19.7% | $478,500 +7.1% |
| 2009 | $4,749 -3.1% | $446,800 |
| 2008 | $4,901 -1.5% | $446,800 -1.3% |
| 2007 | $4,975 | $452,700 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
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- 02115
- Back Bay
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