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

271

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$245,000 Listed Apr 16, 2025 • MLS# 73360199 Copied!

About this home

Seller will consider a 2/1 BUY-DOWN on your mortgage. 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.

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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School District

Boston School District local

🎓 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

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

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

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

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 Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

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 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

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

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 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

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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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
01/08/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$1,645,000	$54,000	-	From $1,699,000 to $1,645,000 (-3.2%)
04/16/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,699,000	-	-	Original listing

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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

271 days

Price per Sq Ft

$1,279

Total Price Drop

-$245,000

Tax History

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

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$19,309

Tax Year 2026

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$1,123

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$1,542,700

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