259 Beacon Street # 23, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$825,000
Est. $5,601/month
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About this home
Welcome to your new home in the heart of Back Bay! This two-bedroom condo on coveted Beacon Street. Located in a professionally managed, elevator building, this spacious condo offers a perfect pied-à-terre or investment opportunity. With high ceilings and thoughtful design, the 854 SF space feels even larger, featuring two well-appointed bedrooms, a living room with a decorative fireplace and charming period details, bathroom, and a sunny eat-in kitchen. The building itself is a standout, boasting a very large common roof deck that offers breathtaking views of the cityscape, the Charles River, Cambridge, and the iconic 4th of July fireworks. Additional amenities include common onsite laundry and convenient bike storage in the basement, adding to the ease and comfort of everyday living. The location offers easy access to the renowned shops of Newbury St., green line public transit, the serene Charles River Esplanade, and much more just moments away.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Jul 6, 2026
$825,000
Original listing
Agent: Eric Tam
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $825,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,632 | $791,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,632
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$510
Monthly
Assessed Value
$791,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1880
Living Area
854 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame, Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck - Roof
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,632
Assessed Value
$791,900
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$510 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Low-Rise","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
23
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
10 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
854 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
854 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
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.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1880
Structure Type:
Low-Rise, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Frame, Brick, Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water
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:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
0.4 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
1.5 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
1.6 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
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
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Back Bay
259 Beacon Street # 23, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Eric Tam
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID
BB810606
Office MLS ID
AN2383
Listing Data Updated
Jul 16, 2026 9:26 AM EDT
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