Striking location in the middle of Boston's historic Back Bay. This front-facing one bedroom, one bathroom home is perfectly situated on the second floor of a charming brownstone building only steps from world class education, shopping and hospitals. Five large windows look over Beacon St from a completely open kitchen / living area. A fire place with ornate carvings on the mantle is the focal point of this impressive home. Many furniture arrangements are possible including the option to install a breakfast bar if desired. The curved ceiling has a height of just under ten feet. The bedroom has two large closets and space for dressers and a wall hung TV. There is a coat closet in the entry foyer and central air conditioning via split wall systems. A spacious elevator will take you and guests to a common roof deck with spectacular views of the Boston city skyline and even a glimpse of the Charles River. Hot water tank: 2014. Boiler: 2005. The association is professionally managed.
CondoProperty Type
1886Year Built
535 sq ftLot Size
$1,396Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Paul Whaley / Charlie Ring Team• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Bought with ResCo Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Beautiful Back Bay home at Beacon Street and Dartmouth Street with tremendous sunlight. The condo is located on the second floor of a well maintained elevator building. The common roof-deck has stunning views of the Back Bay and The Charles River. Granite countertops and stainless appliances in the kitchen open to the gorgeous living room. Pets are welcome. Elevator building. Common laundry.
Public Records
Jul 31, 2000
Sold
$275,000
$514/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 1987
Sold
$154,000
$288/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,319 (+0.7%)
$588,400
2022
$6,277 (+2.0%)
$576,900
2021
$6,156 (+13.1%)
$576,900
2020
$5,444 (+2.2%)
$515,500
2019
$5,325 (+6.6%)
$505,200
2018
$4,995 (+3.0%)
$476,600
2017
$4,851 (−3.0%)
$458,100
2016
$5,002 (+2.2%)
$454,700
2015
$4,894 (+10.4%)
$404,100
2014
$4,434 (+0.5%)
$352,500
2013
$4,411 (+8.7%)
$335,700
2012
$4,057 (+2.0%)
$311,100
2009
$3,979 (+10.9%)
$311,100
2006
$3,589
$337,600
Tax history for 261 Beacon St #21
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,319 (+0.7%)
$588,400
2022
$6,277 (+2.0%)
$576,900
2021
$6,156 (+13.1%)
$576,900
2020
$5,444 (+2.2%)
$515,500
2019
$5,325 (+6.6%)
$505,200
2018
$4,995 (+3.0%)
$476,600
2017
$4,851 (−3.0%)
$458,100
2016
$5,002 (+2.2%)
$454,700
2015
$4,894 (+10.4%)
$404,100
2014
$4,434 (+0.5%)
$352,500
2013
$4,411 (+8.7%)
$335,700
2012
$4,057 (+2.0%)
$311,100
2009
$3,979 (+10.9%)
$311,100
2006
$3,589
$337,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
535
Year built
1886
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Suffolk County
APN
3351307
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Y
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Building
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 2
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 535
Construction Materials: Frame
StructureType: Mid-Rise
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 1983
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Entry Level: 2
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,851
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Individual
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $390.98
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Location Information
Directions: Beacon Street at Dartmouth Street
UnparsedAddress: 261 Beacon Street # 21, Boston MA 02116
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 535
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1886
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3351307
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023