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171 Beacon St # B2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$515,000
Est. $3,591/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
445
Sq Ft
$1,157
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1920
Year Built
Condominium
Type
9 hours 14 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Apr 9, 2026 • MLS# 73498839 Copied!

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a piece of Boston’s history on one of the Back Bay’s most prestigious, tree-lined blocks! This front-facing garden-level residence in a classic brownstone is a superb find for investors and owner-occupants alike. The home has been enhanced with significant recent updates. The open-concept living area boasts timeless charm with a decorative fireplace, mantle, and sunny bay windows with shutters. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the modern kitchen upgrades, highlighted by brand-new quartz countertops, a sleek breakfast bar, gas cooking, and a built-in microwave. This well-designed unit offers the unique convenience of a private front garden entrance plus a secondary entrance through the building's grand lobby. With laundry just outside the door and ample storage, this home is near the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and the Comm Ave Mall. Location perfection!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
445 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 445 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,195
Assessed Value $448,600

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

171 Beacon St # B2, 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
0.4 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
1.7 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 History

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🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2026
$515,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 9, 2026 New Listing Added $515,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
9 hours 14 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,157

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,195 $448,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,195
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$354
Monthly
Assessed Value
$448,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Taylor Yates
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Agent MLS ID CN228950
Office MLS ID AN6231
Listing Data Updated Apr 9, 2026 5:48 AM 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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