261 Beacon Street # 21, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
$3,250/mo
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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 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$6/sq ft
Area Median
$6/sq ft
Difference
+1.2%
This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.
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 History
Market Insights
3%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Leased
Sep 5, 2025
$3,250
Rental listing closed
Days on Market: 7
Listed for Rent
Jul 27, 2025
$3,350
Original listing
Agent: Nicole Paler
Office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2025 | ✓ Leased | $3,250 | - | - | Rental listing closed |
| 07/27/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,350 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
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
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2025
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water
Security Deposit
$3,350
Required
Last MonthDepositInsurance
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
None
Laundry
None
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
21
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
7 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Leased
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
550 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
550 sq ft above 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.
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Exterior & Lot
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Community Amenities:
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
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
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
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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261 Beacon Street # 21, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Nicole Paler
Listing Office
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team
Office Phone
617-875-4950
Agent MLS ID
CN258219
Office MLS ID
AN8041
Listing Data Updated
Sep 14, 2025 11:13 AM EDT
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