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171 Beacon St # B2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$515,000
Est. $3,591/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
445
Sq Ft
$1,157
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1920
Year Built
3 hours 7 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Apr 9, 2026 • MLS# 73498839 Copied!

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a piece of Boston’s history on one of the Back Bay’s most prestigious, tree-lined blocks! This front-facing garden-level residence in a classic brownstone is a superb find for investors and owner-occupants alike. The home has been enhanced with significant recent updates. The open-concept living area boasts timeless charm with a decorative fireplace, mantle, and sunny bay windows with shutters. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the modern kitchen upgrades, highlighted by brand-new quartz countertops, a sleek breakfast bar, gas cooking, and a built-in microwave. This well-designed unit offers the unique convenience of a private front garden entrance plus a secondary entrance through the building's grand lobby. With laundry just outside the door and ample storage, this home is near the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and the Comm Ave Mall. Location perfection!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
445 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 445 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,195
Assessed Value $448,600

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

171 Beacon St # B2, 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

3 schools
The Learning Project
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.2 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Commonwealth School
0.2 mi
Grades 09-12
Snowden International
0.3 mi
C-
Snowden International High School
0.3 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 37.9
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
421 students Diverse
7 sports • 78 athletes
Rising School
Grades 09-12
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Property Tax $433
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $354/mo
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Year 15
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2026
$515,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 9, 2026 New Listing Added $515,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
3 hours 7 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,157

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,195 $448,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,195
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$354
Monthly
Assessed Value
$448,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Taylor Yates
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Agent MLS ID CN228950
Office MLS ID AN6231
Listing Data Updated Apr 9, 2026 5:48 AM 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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