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281 Beacon St

281 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1880

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

541-953 sqft

Description

281 Beacon St sits in Boston. This low-rise building stands only 1 story tall and consists of 6 condominium units. The structure was built in 1880, giving it a historic charm. Unit sizes range from 541 to 953 square feet. Units in the building have either 1 or 2 bedrooms. Prices for these units fall between $615,000 and $626,000. The average closed price for the building reaches about $1,300,000. The average price per square foot is around $1,365. Units typically spend about 54 days on the market before selling. The building has many amenities that assist with daily living. Laundry services and hot water are available. Nearby, a bike path and public transportation make getting around simple. Parks and places of worship add to the local community feel. The area is active with points of interest. Restaurants like Zoe Inc cater to dining needs. Educational institutions include the Alosa Foundation and the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation. The nearby Fort Point Channel provides scenic views for residents. Large windows in each unit let in natural light, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Some units offer optional features like private entrances and patios. Hardwood floors can also be present, further adding warmth to the spaces.

Building ImageMLS ID #73211556
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281 Beacon St

281 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1880

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

541-953 sqft

Description

281 Beacon St sits in Boston. This low-rise building stands only 1 story tall and consists of 6 condominium units. The structure was built in 1880, giving it a historic charm. Unit sizes range from 541 to 953 square feet. Units in the building have either 1 or 2 bedrooms. Prices for these units fall between $615,000 and $626,000. The average closed price for the building reaches about $1,300,000. The average price per square foot is around $1,365. Units typically spend about 54 days on the market before selling. The building has many amenities that assist with daily living. Laundry services and hot water are available. Nearby, a bike path and public transportation make getting around simple. Parks and places of worship add to the local community feel. The area is active with points of interest. Restaurants like Zoe Inc cater to dining needs. Educational institutions include the Alosa Foundation and the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation. The nearby Fort Point Channel provides scenic views for residents. Large windows in each unit let in natural light, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Some units offer optional features like private entrances and patios. Hardwood floors can also be present, further adding warmth to the spaces.

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Description

281 Beacon St sits in Boston. This low-rise building stands only 1 story tall and consists of 6 condominium units. The structure was built in 1880, giving it a historic charm. Unit sizes range from 541 to 953 square feet. Units in the building have either 1 or 2 bedrooms. Prices for these units fall between $615,000 and $626,000. The average closed price for the building reaches about $1,300,000. The average price per square foot is around $1,365. Units typically spend about 54 days on the market before selling. The building has many amenities that assist with daily living. Laundry services and hot water are available. Nearby, a bike path and public transportation make getting around simple. Parks and places of worship add to the local community feel. The area is active with points of interest. Restaurants like Zoe Inc cater to dining needs. Educational institutions include the Alosa Foundation and the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation. The nearby Fort Point Channel provides scenic views for residents. Large windows in each unit let in natural light, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Some units offer optional features like private entrances and patios. Hardwood floors can also be present, further adding warmth to the spaces.

281 Beacon St Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$1,300,000($1365/Sqft.)

Avg. Sale Price$1,300,000($1365/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%

Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market54 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 Listings1 Listed

Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market54 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

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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.

For Sale 0 For Sale

281 Beacon St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 111195322542024-05-06
MLS#: 73211556
Closed$1,300,000
Unit 111195322902010-07-01
MLS#: 71057281
Closed$662,000
Unit 1111953221052006-09-01
MLS#: 70391032
Closed$626,000
Unit 11
11

2 Beds

2 Baths

953 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2024-05-06Closed$1,300,000
MLS#: 73211556
Days On Market54
Unit 11
11

2 Beds

2 Baths

953 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2010-07-01Closed$662,000
MLS#: 71057281
Days On Market90
Unit 11
11

2 Beds

2 Baths

953 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2006-09-01Closed$626,000
MLS#: 70391032
Days On Market105
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Amenities

Living at 279-281 Beacon Street means you’ll have access to several wonderful amenities that enhance your everyday life. You won’t have to worry about laundry, as an onsite facility is available. Hot water is provided, so you can enjoy relaxing baths after a long day. For those who enjoy biking, a dedicated bike path makes it easy to explore the neighborhood on two wheels. There are also nearby parks and houses of worship, making it a community-friendly space. Public transportation is just around the corner, providing a seamless connection to the rest of Boston.

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Amenities Description

Living at 279-281 Beacon Street means you’ll have access to several wonderful amenities that enhance your everyday life. You won’t have to worry about laundry, as an onsite facility is available. Hot water is provided, so you can enjoy relaxing baths after a long day. For those who enjoy biking, a dedicated bike path makes it easy to explore the neighborhood on two wheels. There are also nearby parks and houses of worship, making it a community-friendly space. Public transportation is just around the corner, providing a seamless connection to the rest of Boston.

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

Laundry

Laundry

Policies

It's essential to know that the building does have some restrictions in place, which can help maintain the community's charm. While some might view restrictions as limiting, they are often in place to protect residents and preserve the peaceful living environment that makes this condo unique.

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)
281 Beacon St$1,365/sqft.$2 /sqft.
281 Beacon St$1,365/sqft.$2 /sqft.
279 Beacon$1,053/sqft.$2 /sqft.
285 Beacon St$1,639/sqft.$3 /sqft.
293 Beacon St$1,379/sqft.$2 /sqft.
293 Beacon Street$1,379/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

281 Beacon St is located in Back Bay, Boston, with 50+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.05 miles away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.05 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.17 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.21 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.28 miles away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.29 miles away
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Schools

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Description

281 Beacon St is located in Back Bay, Boston, with 50+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

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
30 Fairfield 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

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough 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

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|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

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.04 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.08 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.17 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.17 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.19 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.39 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|1.39 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.41 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.41 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.42 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.42 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.49 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|1.50 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.50 Miles Away

Winsor School

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Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.51 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.52 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.56 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.56 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.56 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.59 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.60 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.61 Miles Away

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.70 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.74 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.76 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

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Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.76 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

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Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|1.78 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.78 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.82 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.82 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.83 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.84 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.88 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.93 Miles Away

Transit

Set in Back Bay, 281 Beacon St provides residents with convenient access to public transit across Boston. Multiple Bus, Tram, Metro are available within 2 miles, offering seamless daily travel options. Efficient transit connections support work, education, and lifestyle needs. This transit-rich area contributes to a balanced and connected living experience.

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.27 miles away|25 min walk
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Transit

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Description

Set in Back Bay, 281 Beacon St provides residents with convenient access to public transit across Boston. Multiple Bus, Tram, Metro are available within 2 miles, offering seamless daily travel options. Efficient transit connections support work, education, and lifestyle needs. This transit-rich area contributes to a balanced and connected living experience.

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

350 Summer St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

0.94 miles away|18 min walk

400 Summer St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.73 miles away|15 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

0.7 miles away|14 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Amory Street

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.62 miles away|31 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

Aquarium

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.57 miles away|30 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Arlington

0.59 miles away|12 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.61 miles away|12 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

0.6 miles away|12 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

0.57 miles away|11 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

0.59 miles away|12 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

0.71 miles away|14 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

0.62 miles away|12 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Back Bay

Back Bay is Boston’s historic district known for its Victorian brownstones. The area has wide, tree-lined streets and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. It hosts Copley Square with Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Shoppers walk Newbury Street for small shops and cafes. The Prudential Center and nearby malls offer stores and food options. The Charles River and the Esplanade give space for walking and biking. The district has many hotels, grocery stores, and pharmacies. Commuters use nearby stations, MBTA lines, and commuter rail to reach downtown and suburbs.

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Neighbourhood Description

Back Bay is Boston’s historic district known for its Victorian brownstones. The area has wide, tree-lined streets and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. It hosts Copley Square with Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Shoppers walk Newbury Street for small shops and cafes. The Prudential Center and nearby malls offer stores and food options. The Charles River and the Esplanade give space for walking and biking. The district has many hotels, grocery stores, and pharmacies. Commuters use nearby stations, MBTA lines, and commuter rail to reach downtown and suburbs.

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281 Beacon St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

6.51%

15–29 Years

43.45%

30–44 Years

21.88%

45–59 Years

12.84%

60+ Years

15.32%

Commute

20.7%

Transit

39.71%

Walk

19.39%

Drive

2.84%

Bike

Housing Ownership

26.14%

Owner Occupied

73.86%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.73%
Multi Family
1.68%
Single Person
50.75%
Multi Person
49.25%

Average Income

Household:$9,213,120.82 /yr

Individual:$7,897,652.37 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree34.17%
High School College8.8%
Diploma2.43%
Post Graduate39.64%
Others14.97%
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Education

Diploma2.43%
Post Graduate39.64%
Others14.97%
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