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486 Beacon St

486 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02115

YEAR BUILT

1800

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

19

UNIT SIZE RANGE

562-1,770 sqft

Description

486 Beacon St sits in Boston, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. This low-rise building has a great waterfront view of the Charles River. Built in 1800, it reflects the historic charm of the Back Bay neighborhood. The building stands 2 stories tall and has 19 units. Unit sizes range from 562 to 1,770 square feet. There are one, two, and three-bedroom layouts available. Prices for the units range from $703,000 to $2,400,000. The building has city views that enhance the living experience. High ceilings add to the spacious feel of the units, while some may include decorative fireplaces. Amenities include laundry services and hot water. Public transportation options are nearby, making travel around the city straightforward. Residents can enjoy local parks and the nearby Charles River Esplanade. The location allows easy access to Harvard University and nearby restaurants like CrossRoads Irish Pub and Asta. The building is professionally managed, ensuring that daily needs are met efficiently. A common laundry room serves all residents well. This combination of features makes the living experience comfortable and practical. The Back Bay offers a blend of urban living and easy access to nature. This makes it an attractive spot for potential buyers.

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486 Beacon St

486 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02115

YEAR BUILT

1800

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

19

UNIT SIZE RANGE

562-1,770 sqft

Description

486 Beacon St sits in Boston, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. This low-rise building has a great waterfront view of the Charles River. Built in 1800, it reflects the historic charm of the Back Bay neighborhood. The building stands 2 stories tall and has 19 units. Unit sizes range from 562 to 1,770 square feet. There are one, two, and three-bedroom layouts available. Prices for the units range from $703,000 to $2,400,000. The building has city views that enhance the living experience. High ceilings add to the spacious feel of the units, while some may include decorative fireplaces. Amenities include laundry services and hot water. Public transportation options are nearby, making travel around the city straightforward. Residents can enjoy local parks and the nearby Charles River Esplanade. The location allows easy access to Harvard University and nearby restaurants like CrossRoads Irish Pub and Asta. The building is professionally managed, ensuring that daily needs are met efficiently. A common laundry room serves all residents well. This combination of features makes the living experience comfortable and practical. The Back Bay offers a blend of urban living and easy access to nature. This makes it an attractive spot for potential buyers.

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Description

486 Beacon St sits in Boston, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. This low-rise building has a great waterfront view of the Charles River. Built in 1800, it reflects the historic charm of the Back Bay neighborhood. The building stands 2 stories tall and has 19 units. Unit sizes range from 562 to 1,770 square feet. There are one, two, and three-bedroom layouts available. Prices for the units range from $703,000 to $2,400,000. The building has city views that enhance the living experience. High ceilings add to the spacious feel of the units, while some may include decorative fireplaces. Amenities include laundry services and hot water. Public transportation options are nearby, making travel around the city straightforward. Residents can enjoy local parks and the nearby Charles River Esplanade. The location allows easy access to Harvard University and nearby restaurants like CrossRoads Irish Pub and Asta. The building is professionally managed, ensuring that daily needs are met efficiently. A common laundry room serves all residents well. This combination of features makes the living experience comfortable and practical. The Back Bay offers a blend of urban living and easy access to nature. This makes it an attractive spot for potential buyers.

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486 Beacon St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 881770331542017-09-12
MLS#: 72144057
Closed$2,400,000
Unit 02021041221112013-04-30
MLS#: 71470156
Closed$650,000
Unit 8/98/9115123832002-08-01
MLS#: 30605869
Closed$703,000
Unit 02
02

2 Beds

2 Baths

1041 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2013-04-30Closed$650,000
MLS#: 71470156
Days On Market111
Unit 8
8

3 Beds

3 Baths

1770 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2017-09-12Closed$2,400,000
MLS#: 72144057
Days On Market154
Unit 8/9
8/9

2 Beds

3 Baths

1151 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2002-08-01Closed$703,000
MLS#: 30605869
Days On Market83
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Amenities

Living at 486-488 Beacon Street means enjoying several key amenities that make day-to-day life easier. You won’t have to worry about hunting down a laundry facility; it’s right there in the building. Plus, hot water is included, making your morning routines a bit smoother. If you rely on public transportation, you're in luck! This location is well-connected, allowing you to explore all that Boston has to offer. On those sunny days, why not stroll through a nearby park and soak up the fresh air?

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Amenities Description

Living at 486-488 Beacon Street means enjoying several key amenities that make day-to-day life easier. You won’t have to worry about hunting down a laundry facility; it’s right there in the building. Plus, hot water is included, making your morning routines a bit smoother. If you rely on public transportation, you're in luck! This location is well-connected, allowing you to explore all that Boston has to offer. On those sunny days, why not stroll through a nearby park and soak up the fresh air?

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

The policies in place at 486-488 Beacon reflect a community-focused environment. There are some restrictions to maintain the quality of living for all residents, ensuring that the condo life here is enjoyable and relaxing.

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)
486 Beacon St--
408 Beacon St$1,803/sqft.$2 /sqft.
412 Beacon$1,467/sqft.$2 /sqft.
414 Beacon St$1,022/sqft.$3 /sqft.
414 Beacon St$1,022/sqft.$3 /sqft.
395 Marlborough St$1,384/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

486 Beacon St is situated close to local schools in Back Bay, Boston. Nearby educational institutions within 2 miles support daily convenience. Families enjoy improved accessibility and reduced commute stress. This location promotes a family-oriented environment.

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.34 miles away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.36 miles away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.36 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.47 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.56 miles away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.64 miles away
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Schools

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Description

486 Beacon St is situated close to local schools in Back Bay, Boston. Nearby educational institutions within 2 miles support daily convenience. Families enjoy improved accessibility and reduced commute stress. This location promotes a family-oriented environment.

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield 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

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

Kingsley Montessori School

--
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

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough 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

Carter Developmental Center

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

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|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

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

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.01 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.04 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.07 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.08 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.12 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.13 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.14 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.14 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.16 Miles Away

Winsor School

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Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.17 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.20 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.25 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.25 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.26 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.27 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|1.29 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.29 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.33 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|1.34 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.34 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.36 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.41 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.41 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

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Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|1.43 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.46 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.46 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.49 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

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Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.50 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.51 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.54 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.54 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.63 Miles Away

Match Charter Public School

C
Public|Grades PK–12
1001 Commonwealth ...|1.65 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.64 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.70 Miles Away

The Lynch Center

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
599 Brookline Ave|1.72 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.75 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.77 Miles Away

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|1.82 Miles Away

Transit

Set in Back Bay, 486 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.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

0.75 miles away|15 min walk
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Description

Set in Back Bay, 486 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.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

0.75 miles away|15 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

454 Broadway

1.93 miles away|38 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.15 miles away|22 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.62 miles away|12 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

0.57 miles away|12 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

Amory Street

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

Aquarium

2 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

Arlington

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.94 miles away|19 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

0.9 miles away|18 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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486 Beacon St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

5.62%

15–29 Years

50.49%

30–44 Years

20.46%

45–59 Years

10.76%

60+ Years

12.68%

Commute

21.3%

Transit

40.04%

Walk

19.02%

Drive

3.24%

Bike

Housing Ownership

23.73%

Owner Occupied

76.27%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.42%
Multi Family
1.57%
Single Person
51.31%
Multi Person
48.69%

Average Income

Household:$7,815,726.54 /yr

Individual:$6,660,398.83 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree35.44%
High School College8.11%
Diploma2.46%
Post Graduate40.19%
Others13.8%
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Education

Diploma2.46%
Post Graduate40.19%
Others13.8%
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