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165 Beacon Street # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116
$499,000
Est. $3,151/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
465
Sq Ft
$1,073
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
Condominium
Type
20
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$50,000 Open House Listed May 15, 2026 • MLS# 73519967 Copied!

About this home

Turn-key elegance just 2 blocks from the Boston Public Garden. This fully renovated garden-level studio offers a rare in-unit washer/dryer, built-in window A/C, separate sleeping alcove, and beautifully updated finishes in a premier professionally managed brownstone building. Features include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, thoughtful built-ins for exceptional storage, and an updated bathroom. Enjoy low condo fees of $295/month, including heat and hot water, plus a well-maintained association. Bonus feature: current owner utilizes two nearby tandem parking spaces with possible rental transferability. Ideally located near the Charles River Esplanade, shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. Perfect as an urban oasis, pied-à-terre, or high-yield investment opportunity in one of Boston’s most iconic neighborhoods.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner KIRBY ELLA L
Mailing Address 165 BEACON ST #4, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,556,700

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,556,700 $1,556,700 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 28, 2019 $510,000 61350/241
May 17, 2019 $595,000 61133/253
Sep 1, 2017 $1,285,000 58476/101
Apr 11, 2016 $9 55960/296
Jan 2, 2016 $9 33333/333
Dec 29, 2015 $1,260,000 55535/259
May 30, 2014 $450,000 53029/139
Dec 7, 2012 $310,000 50618/130

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Oct 29, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1662182 		Closed $56,200
Oct 29, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1662181 		Closed $58,500
Aug 25, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1378655 		Closed $6,000
Jul 22, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1364196 		Open $7,500
Jun 3, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1336363 		Open $58,000
Apr 20, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1307537 		Open $6,698
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,920 1,920 ✓
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
465 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Open House Schedule

07
Jun
Sunday, June 7
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
06
Jun
Saturday, June 6
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 465 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Rented
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $1,596
Assessed Value $460,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Rented

Location

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Neighborhood

165 Beacon Street # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Learning Project
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.3 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.0 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.3 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.9 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.0 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.7 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property Timeline

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Price Reduced
Jun 3, 2026
$499,000 $50,000 (-9.11%)
From $549,000 to $499,000 (-9.1%)
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Listed for Sale
May 15, 2026
$549,000
Original listing
Agent: Irina Spiegel Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 3, 2026 Price Changed $499,000 -$50,000
May 15, 2026 New Listing Added $549,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
20 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,073
Total Price Drop
-$50,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $1,596 $460,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,596
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$295
Monthly
Assessed Value
$460,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Irina Spiegel
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Agent MLS ID CN232823
Office MLS ID AN6199
Listing Data Updated Jun 3, 2026 6:35 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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