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261 Beacon Street # 21, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116
$3,250
Est. $216/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
550
Sq Ft
$6
Price/Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 27, 2025 • MLS# 73409965 Copied!

About this home

Heat and Hot water included in rent! Live steps from it all in this sun-drenched, front-facing 1 bed / 1 bath condo in a quintessential Back Bay Brownstone. Located on the second floor, this charming home offers soaring 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows overlooking Beacon Street, and a beautiful mix of classic details and modern upgrades. The open-concept living and kitchen area features a gas range, decorative fireplace, hardwood and tile flooring, and three generous closets for storage. Enjoy the convenience of split-system central AC. Unwind on the building's common roof deck with sweeping city and Charles River views. Laundry is available in the building. Permit street parking or nearby rental options are available. Unbeatable location with easy access to the T, Newbury Street, the Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, and some of the city's top universities and hospitals.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
550 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,350
Final Sale Price: $3,250
Difference: $100 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $6
Sale $/sq ft: $6
This property sold for $6 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 30 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$6/sq ft
Area Average
$573/sq ft
Difference
99.0%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 550 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry None
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Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

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Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

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Location

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Neighborhood

261 Beacon Street # 21, 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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 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
1.2 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
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 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
2.5 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
7.3 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
0.2 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
1.9 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
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
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
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Property History

Market Insights

3%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73486658
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Currently Listed
Mar 13, 2026
$3,350
MLS #73486658 - Active
Sold
Sep 5, 2025
$3,250
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Jul 27, 2025
$3,350
Original listing
Agent: Nicole Paler Office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 13, 2026 Sold $3,350
Jul 27, 2025 New Listing Added $3,350

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$6

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Nicole Paler
Listing Office Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team
Agent MLS ID CN258219
Office MLS ID AN8041
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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