281 Beacon Street # 17, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$2,800/mo

1

Beds

1

Baths

541

Sq Ft

541

Lot Sq Ft

1899

Year Built

Apartment

Type

10 hours 21 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jul 6, 2026 • MLS# 73545262 Copied! • Updated Jul 6, 2026

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About this home

Experience the charm of Back Bay living in this ideally located one-bedroom condo, featuring a spacious layout perfect for your personal touch. With soaring 10-foot-plus ceilings, the expansive living room and bedroom are bathed in natural light from oversized windows. The unit boasts hardwood floors throughout, custom built-in shelving, and a cozy fireplace. You'll find ample storage with three generous closets. Recent updates include a beautifully renovated kitchen and bathroom. Set in a well-maintained building with convenient in-building laundry, this home blends historic elegance with everyday functionality in one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods.

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jul 6, 2026

$2,800

Original listing

Office: Compass

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/06/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,800	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Apartment

Year Built 1899

Living Area 541 sq ft

Lot Size 541 sq ft

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 4

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026

Lease Term Term of Rental(12)

Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Laundry Facilities

Required First MonthLast MonthReferencesInsurance

Pets Yes w/ Restrictions

Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply

Interior

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Refrigerator, Freezer

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement None

Laundry Common Area, In Building

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building 17

Sq Ft Source Master Deed

Documents None

County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type

Apartment

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

1899

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

541 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Entry Level

4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Bathroom3

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Yes

Fourth Floor Floor

Bathroom1

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled, Slider

Kitchen

Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Upgraded, Remodeled, Storage

Living Room

Flooring - Hardwood

Master Bedroom

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Refrigerator, Freezer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source:

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area

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

Kingsley Montessori School

0.2 mi

Grades PK-06

Park Street School

0.5 mi

Grades K-07

Advent School

0.5 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

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

Kids Are People School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-12

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

2.0 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

2.2 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

3.1 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

3.1 mi

Epiphany School

4.2 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

7.3 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

0.9 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

1.8 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

3.0 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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Neighborhood

Back Bay

281 Beacon Street # 17, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Landmark Property Group

Listing Office Compass

Office Phone 617-206-3333

Agent MLS ID TM331747

Office MLS ID AN2383

Listing Data Updated Jul 6, 2026 4:57 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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(617) 955-2224 mail@steve-novak.com

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