245 Beacon St, Unit 2

Somerville, MA 02143

$765,000
Last Sold Price
1
Bed
942 Sq. Ft.
$812 / Sq. Ft.
942
Sq. Ft.
$812
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience a serene retreat, from the moment you pull into your parking spot of this 1+ bedroom condo, located in the historic Durrell School Building. With its private entry and spacious, secluded patio, this garden-level unit offers a peaceful escape while being conveniently close to the vibrant Porter, Harvard, Inman, and Union Squares. The open and bright floor plan features a gourmet kitchen, perfect for any home chef, complete with a subway tile backsplash, maple cabinetry, stainless steel...Experience a serene retreat, from the moment you pull into your parking spot of this 1+ bedroom condo, located in the historic Durrell School Building. With its private entry and spacious, secluded patio, this garden-level unit offers a peaceful escape while being conveniently close to the vibrant Porter, Harvard, Inman, and Union Squares. The open and bright floor plan features a gourmet kitchen, perfect for any home chef, complete with a subway tile backsplash, maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a granite peninsula. Enjoy meals in the separate, sunlit dining nook. Refreshed and move-in-ready condo includes a bonus room ideal for an office or additional bedroom, new in-unit washer/dryer, air conditioning, and hardwood floors. Benefit from the convenience and privacy of the deeded parking spot adjacent to your private patio and entry.

Listing Agents

  1. g2Team

    g2Team

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    g2team@compass.com

    P: (617)-852-3936

  2. Marius Gallitano

    Marius Gallitano

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

  3. Scott Grigelevich

    Scott Grigelevich

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Town
Somerville
Area
MA-Somerville
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Ground, Partially Below Grade, Walkout, Corner
LISTING UPDATED: 03/22/2025 07:51 PM

Property Details for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #73334726
Days on Market6
Taxes$8,253 / year
HOA Fees$499 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1894
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Chinatti Realty Group, Inc., Rolls Charles

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Building Information for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Building/ComplexDurrell Place CondominiumFloor0Stories1Residences8Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1894

Payment Calculator

$5,195 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,008

Property Taxes

$688

HOA Dues

$499

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Property Information for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 942.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 8
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 2006
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Corner
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Study
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground,Partially Below Grade,Walkout
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded, Guest, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded, Guest, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded, Guest, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes listed are WITHOUT residential exemption,With exemption would be ~$3,930 annually
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4677169
  • Assessments: $756,500
  • Book: 83431
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Durrell Place Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 5
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 0.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73334726

$765,000—
Feb 18, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73334726

—
Feb 18, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73334726

—
Feb 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73334726

$729,000—
Sep 27, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #339407156

$1

-100.0% / yr

Aug 8, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336176385

$390,000

+1.5% / yr

Aug 8, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71380859

$390,000—
May 23, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71380859

—
May 23, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71380859

—
May 10, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71380859

$399,900—
Aug 22, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #253401192

$367,500—
Jul 30, 2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70525410

$398,900—
Feb 13, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70525410

$399,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73334726

$765,000
02/18/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73334726

—
02/18/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73334726

—
02/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73334726

$729,000
09/27/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #339407156

$1

-100.0% / yr

08/08/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336176385

$390,000

+1.5% / yr

08/08/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71380859

$390,000
05/23/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71380859

—
05/23/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71380859

—
05/10/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71380859

$399,900
08/22/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #253401192

$367,500
07/30/2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70525410

$398,900
02/13/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70525410

$399,900

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

Public Records for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$756,500Total-
Tax Record2025$8,253 ($688 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt942 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt942 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1940CountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:45 B:G L:19 U:2

Schools near 245 Beacon Street, Unit 2

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Winter Hill Community School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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