229 Beacon St, Unit 2

Boston, MA 02116

$1,325,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,236 Sq. Ft.
$1,072 / Sq. Ft.
1,236
Sq. Ft.
$1,072
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Architectural Gem in prime Back Bay location. Spacious and elegant parlor, two bedroom, one and a half bath duplex. Grand south facing living room with soaring ceilings and original detailed fireplace, dining area in bay window area with plantation shutters. Chef’s kitchen with gas cooking and stainless appliances with abundant storage. Master bedroom with spectacular original mirrors, marble fireplace, walk in closet with additional attic storage. The second bedroom facing Beacon Street, has a charming...Architectural Gem in prime Back Bay location. Spacious and elegant parlor, two bedroom, one and a half bath duplex. Grand south facing living room with soaring ceilings and original detailed fireplace, dining area in bay window area with plantation shutters. Chef’s kitchen with gas cooking and stainless appliances with abundant storage. Master bedroom with spectacular original mirrors, marble fireplace, walk in closet with additional attic storage. The second bedroom facing Beacon Street, has a charming fireplace and half bath that could easily be made into a full bath. 229 Beacon is 100% owner occupied, pet friendly and professionally managed. Recent improvements include new roof, new gutters, copper downspouts with major common area renovations and professional landscaping of front garden. Steps to Newbury and the Charles River/Esplanade. Rental Parking completes this perfect home.
  1. Listed by Richard Egan • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
  2. Listed by Mark Ott • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 229 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Townhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 04/14/2022 02:43 PM

Property Details for 229 Beacon Street, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #72467784
Days on Market21
Taxes$10,028 / year
HOA Fees$639
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Richard Egan; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Mark Ott

Sold By Compass, Tsung-Megason + Sanzone Group

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Building Information for 229 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex229 Beacon StFloor1Stories2Residences4Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1890

Payment Calculator

$8,417 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,942

Property Taxes

$836

HOA Dues

$639

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Property Information for 229 Beacon Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1236.0
  • Total Units: 4
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:02693 S:004,3351783
  • Assessments: $889,500
  • Book: 58685
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 4
  • Owner Occupied Source: Seller
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 229 Beacon Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 14, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72467784

$1,325,000—
Jun 11, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646898480

$1,325,000

+3.0% / yr

Apr 10, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72467784

—
Apr 10, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72467784

—
Mar 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72467784

$1,295,000—
Oct 20, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608080760

$1,262,500

+7.7% / yr

Oct 20, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72222578

$1,262,500—
Sep 17, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72222578

—
Sep 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72222578

$1,300,000—
Apr 30, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #532424988

$1,050,000

+4.9% / yr

Apr 30, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71793342

$1,050,000—
Feb 23, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71793342

—
Feb 18, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71793342

$997,000—
Dec 1, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100161026

$525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/14/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72467784

$1,325,000
06/11/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646898480

$1,325,000

+3.0% / yr

04/10/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72467784

—
04/10/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72467784

—
03/20/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72467784

$1,295,000
10/20/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608080760

$1,262,500

+7.7% / yr

10/20/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72222578

$1,262,500
09/17/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72222578

—
09/05/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72222578

$1,300,000
04/30/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #532424988

$1,050,000

+4.9% / yr

04/30/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71793342

$1,050,000
02/23/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71793342

—
02/18/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71793342

$997,000
12/01/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100161026

$525,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 229 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,097,800Total-
Tax Record2025$12,713 ($1,059 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,108 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,108 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,108 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated2021ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02693 S:004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 229 Beacon Street, Unit 2

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
William Mckinley
Public2 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Richard Egan; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Mark Ott

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