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255 Beacon St

255 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1939

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

21

UNIT SIZE RANGE

653-1,190 sqft

Description

255 Beacon is a single-story condominium building established in 1939. It offers 1 and 2-bedroom units, providing a range of living options within a historic framework. The building features essential amenities such as an elevator and laundry facilities, ensuring convenience for all residents. For recreation and leisure, 255 Beacon includes tennis courts and a swimming pool. Residents have access to a bike path for cycling enthusiasts, encouraging an active lifestyle. The building is also conveniently accessible, with public transportation and highway access nearby, allowing for easy commuting. The surrounding environment boasts a conservation area and park, offering natural spaces for relaxation and outdoor activities. Being centrally located, 255 Beacon is within close proximity to urban amenities, such as dining and retail options, without compromising access to quieter, green spaces. With its blend of historical charm and modern conveniences, 255 Beacon caters to various lifestyle needs while being part of a vibrant community. The building's strategic location and range of offered amenities make it an appealing choice for potential residents.

Building ImageMLS ID #73434791
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255 Beacon St

255 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1939

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

21

UNIT SIZE RANGE

653-1,190 sqft

Description

255 Beacon is a single-story condominium building established in 1939. It offers 1 and 2-bedroom units, providing a range of living options within a historic framework. The building features essential amenities such as an elevator and laundry facilities, ensuring convenience for all residents. For recreation and leisure, 255 Beacon includes tennis courts and a swimming pool. Residents have access to a bike path for cycling enthusiasts, encouraging an active lifestyle. The building is also conveniently accessible, with public transportation and highway access nearby, allowing for easy commuting. The surrounding environment boasts a conservation area and park, offering natural spaces for relaxation and outdoor activities. Being centrally located, 255 Beacon is within close proximity to urban amenities, such as dining and retail options, without compromising access to quieter, green spaces. With its blend of historical charm and modern conveniences, 255 Beacon caters to various lifestyle needs while being part of a vibrant community. The building's strategic location and range of offered amenities make it an appealing choice for potential residents.

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Description

255 Beacon is a single-story condominium building established in 1939. It offers 1 and 2-bedroom units, providing a range of living options within a historic framework. The building features essential amenities such as an elevator and laundry facilities, ensuring convenience for all residents. For recreation and leisure, 255 Beacon includes tennis courts and a swimming pool. Residents have access to a bike path for cycling enthusiasts, encouraging an active lifestyle. The building is also conveniently accessible, with public transportation and highway access nearby, allowing for easy commuting. The surrounding environment boasts a conservation area and park, offering natural spaces for relaxation and outdoor activities. Being centrally located, 255 Beacon is within close proximity to urban amenities, such as dining and retail options, without compromising access to quieter, green spaces. With its blend of historical charm and modern conveniences, 255 Beacon caters to various lifestyle needs while being part of a vibrant community. The building's strategic location and range of offered amenities make it an appealing choice for potential residents.

255 Beacon St Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$924,500($1254/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$919,500($1247/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings2 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market72 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings2 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market72 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

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Unit Demand

Low
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

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255 Beacon St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 434381911852025-07-09
MLS#: 73359825 		Closed$1,040,000
Unit 2424118422622019-06-04
MLS#: 72475890 		Closed$1,220,000
Unit 3434118422412014-06-17
MLS#: 71676319 		Closed$885,000
Unit 24
24

2 Beds

2 Baths

1184 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2019-06-04Closed$1,220,000
MLS#: 72475890
Days On Market62
Unit 34
34

2 Beds

2 Baths

1184 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2014-06-17Closed$885,000
MLS#: 71676319
Days On Market41
Unit 43
43

1 Beds

1 Baths

819 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-07-09Closed$1,040,000
MLS#: 73359825
Days On Market85
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Amenities

Living at 255 Beacon means embracing a lifestyle brimming with amenities that promote both relaxation and recreation. Picture yourself unwinding by the beautiful pool or enjoying a game of tennis on the courts whenever the mood strikes. For those who love the hustle and bustle of city life yet crave a bit of nature, the nearby conservation area provides a refreshing escape. You might even find yourself cycling along the bike path or hitting the public transportation for easy access to everything Boston offers. With conveniences like laundry services and elevator access, your days here will feel seamless.

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Amenities Description

Living at 255 Beacon means embracing a lifestyle brimming with amenities that promote both relaxation and recreation. Picture yourself unwinding by the beautiful pool or enjoying a game of tennis on the courts whenever the mood strikes. For those who love the hustle and bustle of city life yet crave a bit of nature, the nearby conservation area provides a refreshing escape. You might even find yourself cycling along the bike path or hitting the public transportation for easy access to everything Boston offers. With conveniences like laundry services and elevator access, your days here will feel seamless.

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Parking
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Locker
Concierge
Concierge
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Elevator(s)
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Central AC
Central AC
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Pool
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Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Laundry

Laundry

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Storage

Storage

Pool

Pool

Policies

As a first-time buyer, it’s essential to know about building policies. At 255 Beacon, you'll find that restrictions are clearly defined, giving you peace of mind in this welcoming community. Living here offers a fantastic balance between rules for a harmonious lifestyle while leaving you plenty of space to express your individuality and make your condo a true home.

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Amenities Description

As a first-time buyer, it’s essential to know about building policies. At 255 Beacon, you'll find that restrictions are clearly defined, giving you peace of mind in this welcoming community. Living here offers a fantastic balance between rules for a harmonious lifestyle while leaving you plenty of space to express your individuality and make your condo a true home.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
255 Beacon St$1,247/sqft.$2 /sqft.
234 Beacon St$1,275/sqft.$2 /sqft.
234 Beacon St$1,275/sqft.$2 /sqft.
255 Beacon St$1,247/sqft.$2 /sqft.
232 Beacon Condominium$1,966/sqft.$2 /sqft.
265 Beacon St$1,471/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 255 Beacon St.

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.18 miles away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.23 miles away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.23 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.28 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.3 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.37 miles away
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Schools

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Street School

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Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Advent School

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Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

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Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|Less than 1 Mile Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.14 Miles Away

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|1.26 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.31 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.37 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.38 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.39 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.39 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|1.41 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.57 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.69 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.93 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.94 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|1.95 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.98 Miles Away

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|2.08 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|2.12 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|2.13 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|2.14 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|2.17 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|2.18 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|2.19 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|2.19 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|2.24 Miles Away

Winsor School

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Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|2.26 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|2.30 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|2.31 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|2.33 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|2.33 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|2.34 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|2.34 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|2.50 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|2.51 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

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Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|2.52 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|2.54 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|2.55 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

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Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|2.57 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|2.63 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|2.63 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|2.63 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

Arlington

0.6 miles away|12 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.19 miles away|23 min walk
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Transit

Arlington

0.6 miles away|12 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.83 miles away|35 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.93 miles away|38 min walk

Aquarium

2 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

2 miles away|39 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

2.01 miles away|39 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

2.02 miles away|39 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

2.06 miles away|40 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

2.07 miles away|40 min walk

350 Summer St

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

400 Summer St

2.3 miles away|44 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

2.34 miles away|45 min walk

205 Roxbury St

2.35 miles away|46 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

2.4 miles away|47 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

Amory Street

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

Andrew

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

Andrew - Buses

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

45 Beacon St

2.66 miles away|52 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 255 Beacon St

Back Bay, a quintessential Boston neighborhood, showcases stunning Victorian brownstones and tree-lined streets. The area is a shopper’s paradise, home to the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street and the historic charm of Copley Square. Cultural attractions abound, with nearby museums and the Boston Public Library offering enrichment for all ages. Dining options range from trendy cafes to gourmet restaurants, catering to diverse tastes. This district provides excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the MBTA and major highways, ensuring easy commutes and exploration of the broader Boston area.

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Neighbourhood Description

Back Bay, a quintessential Boston neighborhood, showcases stunning Victorian brownstones and tree-lined streets. The area is a shopper’s paradise, home to the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street and the historic charm of Copley Square. Cultural attractions abound, with nearby museums and the Boston Public Library offering enrichment for all ages. Dining options range from trendy cafes to gourmet restaurants, catering to diverse tastes. This district provides excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the MBTA and major highways, ensuring easy commutes and exploration of the broader Boston area.

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255 Beacon St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

6.95%

15–29 Years

40.04%

30–44 Years

22.58%

45–59 Years

13.85%

60+ Years

16.58%

Commute

20.2%

Transit

39.84%

Walk

19.31%

Drive

2.66%

Bike

Housing Ownership

27.38%

Owner Occupied

72.62%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.87%
Multi Family
1.68%
Single Person
50.56%
Multi Person
49.44%

Average Income

Household:$9,956,074.29 /yr

Individual:$8,534,031 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree34%
High School College8.87%
Diploma2.36%
Post Graduate39.84%
Others14.93%
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Education

Diploma2.36%
Post Graduate39.84%
Others14.93%
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