236 Beacon St # 1E, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$650,000
Est. $4,390/month
About this home
This elegant rear facing street level studio features hardwood floors, a Murphy bed, custom shutters, built in bookcases & storage, Seller represents that the woodburning fireplace is working. The kitchen was recently updated, +/- 2yrs ago, with new granite countertops, Brookhaven cabinets, some new appliances. Common laundry in the basement. Professionally managed and live in super round out this lovely home. Convenient location with easy access to the footbridge to the Esplanade, shops on Newbury St and public transportation, this is truly a must see!!
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2026
$650,000
Original listing
Agent: Cathy Marotta
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $650,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,169 | $532,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,169
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$389
Monthly
Assessed Value
$532,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1869
Living Area
468 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Common
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,169
Assessed Value
$532,700
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$389 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes
Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
Owner-Occupied Units
17
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Owners Must Occupy The Unit For 2 Yrs Before It Can Be Rented. Only Owner Occupants Can Have Pets, And Only 1. Condo Association Has The Right Of 1st Refusal. The R.e. Taxes Do Not Reflect The Residential Exemption Of $4, 353.74 For Fy 2026.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
1E
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
5 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1869
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
468 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
468 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1869
Effective Year (Renovated):
1972
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Common
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
The Learning Project
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
Middle Schools
1 school
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.1 mi
|
#118 of 352
|
Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Commonwealth School
0.1 mi
Grades 09-12
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C-
Snowden International High School
0.2 mi
|
#301 of 346
|
Score: 37.9
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 78 athletes
Rising School
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
236 Beacon St # 1E, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-426-6900
Agent MLS ID
BB800068
Office MLS ID
BB5918
Listing Data Updated
Apr 14, 2026 11:52 AM EDT
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