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242 Beacon St, Unit 1

Boston, MA 02116

$455,000
Last Sold Price
1
Bed
1
685 Sq. Ft.
$664 / Sq. Ft.
685
Sq. Ft.
$664
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A most charming and gracious front-facing, sunny side 1 BR/1 BA, 685 SF home w elevator. Located in a former Beacon St Mansion once owned by Godfrey Lowell Cabot, the oversized front facing living room has a radiant bay window, refinished rich oak hardwood flrs w walnut stain, crisp white English country style built-in bookshelves & cabinets. The cozy bedroom is tucked away off the living room yet gets great light for an interior space. A curved doorway graces the hallway, leading to a large updated...A most charming and gracious front-facing, sunny side 1 BR/1 BA, 685 SF home w elevator. Located in a former Beacon St Mansion once owned by Godfrey Lowell Cabot, the oversized front facing living room has a radiant bay window, refinished rich oak hardwood flrs w walnut stain, crisp white English country style built-in bookshelves & cabinets. The cozy bedroom is tucked away off the living room yet gets great light for an interior space. A curved doorway graces the hallway, leading to a large updated bathroom w tumbled stone tile, charming wall sconces, & a stylish, designer pedestal sink. A large walk-in closet has been converted w shelving & is currently used as an office off the fully applcd spacious kitchen. Low condo fees, Central A/C, w/d conveniently located in building, parking behind the building is available for approx $300 by wait list or readily available in the area as well. The Charles River is your backyard and The Back Bay your front. Truly a Home Sweet Home!

Property Details for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Street, Front, Middle

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Robert Cohen; Engel & Volkers Boston, Norma Cohen

Sold By Engel & Volkers Boston, Robert Cohen

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2022 07:36 PM

Property Details for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 1

StatusSold
MLS #71613865
Days on Market19
Taxes$4,343 / year
HOA Fees$232 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1884
CountySuffolk County

Building Information for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex242 Beacon StFloor1Stories1Residences9Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1884

Payment Calculator

$2,978 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,384

Property Taxes

$362

HOA Dues

$232

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 685.0
  • Total Units: 9
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Oil Water Heater
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • 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: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building, Washer Hookup
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Entry Location: Street,Front
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, River, Walk to, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Rented, On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Individual, Unit Control, Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Bedroom is a large interior room - Direct access assigned parking based upon seniority,fee paid to association. Rental parking readily available in area as well.- Taxes do not reflect the residential exemption of $1724 a year.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:02630 S:002,3351014
  • Assessments: $330,500
  • Book: 49582
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: Residentia
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Air Conditioning
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 9
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.5

Property History for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #417327364

$455,000

+9.4% / yr

Jun 2, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71613865

$455,000—
Dec 9, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71613865

—
Dec 9, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71613865

—
Dec 5, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71613865

$474,900—
May 30, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331894211

$380,000—
May 30, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71344500

$375,000—
Mar 22, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71344500

—
Mar 22, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71344500

—
Feb 29, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71344500

$399,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #417327364

$455,000

+9.4% / yr

06/02/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71613865

$455,000
12/09/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71613865

—
12/09/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71613865

—
12/05/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71613865

$474,900
05/30/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331894211

$380,000
05/30/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71344500

$375,000
03/22/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71344500

—
03/22/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71344500

—
02/29/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71344500

$399,900

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

Public Records for 242 Beacon Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$608,900Total-
Tax Record2025$7,051 ($588 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt685 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt685 SqFtStories1Lot Size685 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1884Year Renovated1976ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02630 S:002

Schools near 242 Beacon Street, Unit 1

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

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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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Robert Cohen; Engel & Volkers Boston, Norma Cohen

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