Ideally located on a prime block of Beacon Street between Clarendon & Dartmouth, this turnkey Back Bay garden-level one-bedroom home is a must-see! The inviting living room with high ceilings has oversized windows facing south. An original antique cast iron stove adds historic charm. Brand new hardwood floors throughout the unit. Enjoy your private brick patio - perfect for outdoor dining or unwinding. The updated kitchen with gas cooking offers ample cabinet and counter space. Beautiful recently renovated bathroom with a walk-in shower. The common laundry area, located just outside the unit, is rarely used by other owners, offering near-exclusive access. 229 Beacon Street is a pristine, professionally managed, 100% owner-occupied, pet-friendly building. Just steps from Copley Square, Newbury Street, the Public Garden, and the Charles River.
This property is $104.4K less than the Median Sold Price and $324/SqFt more than other homes in Boston, MA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
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MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73282360
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass
Office Phone: (617) 206-3333
Listing Agent: Frank Carroll Homes Team
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Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
6
/10
Josiah Quincy
885 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.78 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
2
/10
Blackstone
380 Shawmut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.96 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
/10
Harvard-Kent
50 Bunker Hill St
Distance between this listing and this school1.88 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
6
/10
Joseph J Hurley
70 Worcester St
Distance between this listing and this school1.03 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
7
/10
Eliot Elementary School
16 Charter St
Distance between this listing and this school1.51 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
2
/10
Orchard Gardens
906 Albany St
Distance between this listing and this school1.63 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
High School
1
/10
Snowden International School At Copley
150 Newbury St
Distance between this listing and this school0.23 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Quincy Upper School
152 Arlington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
9
/10
Boston Latin
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Distance between this listing and this school1.62 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Josiah Quincy
885 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.78 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
2
/10
Blackstone
380 Shawmut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.96 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
/10
Harvard-Kent
50 Bunker Hill St
Distance between this listing and this school1.88 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Joseph J Hurley
70 Worcester St
Distance between this listing and this school1.03 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
7
/10
Eliot Elementary School
16 Charter St
Distance between this listing and this school1.51 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
2
/10
Orchard Gardens
906 Albany St
Distance between this listing and this school1.63 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Assigned Schools
1
/10
Snowden International School At Copley
150 Newbury St
Distance between this listing and this school0.23 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Quincy Upper School
152 Arlington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
9
/10
Boston Latin
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Distance between this listing and this school1.62 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $121,875. Typical income of Boston, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is masters degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 229 Beacon St Unit 1
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 229 Beacon St Unit 1 property is $710,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 229 Beacon St Unit 1 is a condo located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 229 Beacon St Unit 1 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 229 Beacon St Unit 1 are: Josiah Quincy: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Blackstone: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Harvard-Kent: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Joseph J Hurley: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Eliot Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Orchard Gardens: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Snowden International School At Copley: GreatSchools Rating 1/10Quincy Upper School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Boston Latin: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 229 Beacon St Unit 1 has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 229 Beacon St Unit 1 is 724 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 229 Beacon St Unit 1 is 1890.
This home is located at 229 Beacon St Unit 1 in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Back Bay neighborhood. This 724 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 28, 2024 and is currently priced at $710,000.
Boston, MA housing market in August 2024 saw over 112 listings sold above listed price, more than 75 sold at listed price and over 208 sold below. Between July 2024 and August 2024, Boston, MA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 11.5%. In August 2024, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $814,433.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.