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280 Beacon St # 65, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,645,000
Est. $11,250/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,286
Sq Ft
$1,279
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1930
Year Built
Condominium
Type
414
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$245,000 Listed Apr 16, 2025 • MLS# 73360199 Copied!

About this home

Sophisticated WATER-VIEW home! This stunning condo offers an open-concept kitchen, living & dining area with breathtaking views of the Charles River & Cambridge skyline. Take the elevator to floor 6; enter the chef-inspired kitchen, ideal for entertaining w/a sprawling island, high-end appliances, ample cabinetry, &elegant granite countertops. Custom built-ins add both charm & generous storage throughout the main living space. Wake up to sweeping views in the front-facing primary bedroom, complete with two closets, a cozy reading nook, and a private en-suite bath. The second bedroom is spacious &bright, also with an en-suite bath and sleek glass shower. A beautifully maintained common rooftop deck offers a front-row seat to the river and city beyond. Enjoy unbeatable proximity to the Esplanade, Newbury St, Boston Common, Copley Square, and the Prudential Center. Convenient access to mass transit, elevator building, on-site super.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner XIA TIAN
Mailing Address 280 BEACON ST # 65, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,368,200

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,368,200 $1,368,200 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 14, 2022 $2,175,000 68315/1
Sep 30, 2022 $1,465,000 68263/235
Sep 13, 2022 $1 68198/261
Sep 8, 2021 $1,265,000 66248/146
Aug 2, 2021 $1,565,000 66004/223
Jul 16, 2021 $1 65903/39
May 17, 2021 $875,000 65478/138
May 13, 2020 $1 62997/36
Mar 10, 2020 $1,550,000 62653/215
May 8, 2019 $865,000 61081/225

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Apr 14, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1838745 		Closed $20,900
Apr 14, 2026 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1838754 		Closed $12,000
Mar 26, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1701726 		Closed $6,000
Mar 13, 2025 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1696764 		Closed $4,000
Feb 27, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1693442 		Closed $38,394
Jan 16, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1684468 		Open $4,000
Dec 21, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1678658 		Closed $3,000
May 7, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1592824 		Open $10,455
Jan 17, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1562809 		Open $5,700
Jan 2, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1556426 		Closed $2,200
Dec 7, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1548986 		Closed $38,122
Oct 20, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1537539 		Closed $1,200
Sep 27, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1524725 		Open $32,000
Sep 12, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1522843 		Closed $26,000
Aug 4, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1509991 		Closed $8,000
Jul 5, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1492108 		Open $16,000
Jul 5, 2023 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1492109 		Closed $2,000
Jul 3, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1491147 		Closed —
Jun 30, 2023 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1490649 		Closed $1,500
Jun 30, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1488793 		Closed $2,700
Jun 19, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1484250 		Closed $160,000
Jun 6, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1480125 		Closed $142,125
May 17, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1475896 		Closed $15,500
Apr 7, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1448165 		Closed $19,000
Mar 22, 2023 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1442040 		Closed $7,500
Mar 17, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1449063 		Open $5,000
Mar 17, 2023 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1449067 		Open $1,000
Mar 13, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1444860 		Closed $52,213
Mar 6, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1445899 		Open $12,000
Feb 28, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1444158 		Closed $6,000
Feb 27, 2023 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1442469 		Closed $500
Feb 27, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1442467 		Closed $8,000
Jan 17, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1429005 		Closed $50,000
Jul 5, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1348354 		Closed $5,000
May 4, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1328995 		Open $9,000
Apr 27, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1324505 		Closed $5,500
Apr 15, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1320017 		Closed $62,340
Apr 7, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1306513 		Open $32,600
Mar 24, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1299371 		Closed $85,000
Mar 14, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1299041 		Open $15,000
Jan 7, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1281551 		Open $43,326
Jan 4, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1277546 		Open $39,346
Nov 2, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1264235 		Closed $10,000
Oct 20, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1260189 		Closed $15,000
Oct 15, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1258854 		Closed $15,000
Oct 1, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1250200 		Open $168,000
Sep 2, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1245143 		Open $3,600
Aug 13, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1225772 		Closed $46,175
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,930 1,930 ✓
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,286 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
6

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,286 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Rented

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $19,309
Assessed Value $1,542,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Rented

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

280 Beacon St # 65, 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
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-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
Kids Are People School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.0 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
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.1 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
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.6 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 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
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 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
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
1.5 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
1.6 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 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
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
C-
East Boston High School
3.1 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
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Price Reduced
Jan 8, 2026
$1,645,000 $54,000 (-3.18%)
From $1,699,000 to $1,645,000 (-3.2%)
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Apr 16, 2025
$1,699,000
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 8, 2026 Price Changed $1,645,000 -$54,000
Apr 16, 2025 New Listing Added $1,699,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
414 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,279
Total Price Drop
-$245,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $19,309 $1,542,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$19,309
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$1,123
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,542,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbara Wales
Listing Office Engel & Volkers Newton
Agent MLS ID BB800380
Office MLS ID AN4462
Listing Data Updated Feb 23, 2026 12:22 PM EST
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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