NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Beacon St Unit 8 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,447,000 - $3,159,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,986 Sq Ft
$1,131/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 28, 2022

Last sale price $3,010,000 $1,516 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,866/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of June 2022

Desirably located on the waterside of Beacon, this recently renovated 3 bedrooms, plus office, 2.5 bath home has fantastic views of the Charles River & cityscape of Cambridge. Directly access the unit via elevator which opens to an enormous living space. The living room has custom built-ins, a gas fireplace, and is open to both the kitchen and dining area where you can lounge, cook, and entertain while taking in the beautiful river views. The designer kitchen has white custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large seating island, and high-end appliances including Subzero & Miele coffee station. The primary bedroom boasts ample closets, an inviting upholstered window seat & a spa-like bath with soaking tub. Additionally, there's 2 generously sized guest bedrooms, a full common bath, and a bonus home office space with built in cabinetry. Additional features include-profess managed association with high owner occupancy and (1) rental direct access parking in the rear of the building.

Last Listed By

Joseph DeAngelo

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 02/28/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,620

Year Built

  • Built in 1884

Lot Details

  • 2,178

HOA Fees

  • $1,131 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,986 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Rented or Permit Required
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02630 S:016,3351006

Community Details

Overview

  • Optional Additional Fees: 350
  • Other Mandatory Fees include Additional Parking Space
  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 8 Units
  • 242 Beacon Street Community

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Elevator
  • Storm Doors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,620

Year Built

Built in 1884

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,131 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1884
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 6
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Other, Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 1986
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1508.06
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1515.61
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Rented, Assigned, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 1131
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • OPT FEE INCLUDES: Additional Parking Space
  • UNIT BUILDING: 8
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • OPTIONAL FEE: 350
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02630 S:016,3351006
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Area: 0.05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1986
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 42
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 21620
  • Tax Book Number: 63244

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2020
Closed on
Jun 19, 2020
Sold by
Hessler John C
Bought by
Aida T
Seller's Agent
Leslie Adam
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joseph DeAngelo
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-11.82%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$2,886,139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$686,139
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2017
Closed on
Apr 9, 2018
Sold by
Sawhney Viney and Sawhney Poonam
Bought by
Hessler John C
Seller's Agent
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Adam
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$345,000
-15.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$1,652,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2001
Sold by
Sidman Murray
Bought by
Sawhney Viney

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Aida T $2,200,000 None Available
Hessler John C $1,950,000 --
Sawhney Viney $800,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hessler John C $1,652,000
Previous Owner Sawhney Viney $150,000
Previous Owner Sawhney Poonam $1,500,000
Previous Owner Sawhney Viney $640,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2022 06/28/22 Sold $3,010,000 +0.5% $1,516 / Sq Ft
03/07/2022 03/07/22 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2022 02/28/22 For Sale $2,995,000 +36.1% $1,508 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Sold $2,200,000 -8.1% $1,108 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2020 05/28/20 Price Changed $2,395,000 -4.0% $1,206 / Sq Ft
04/24/2020 04/24/20 For Sale $2,495,000 +27.9% $1,256 / Sq Ft
04/09/2018 04/09/18 Sold $1,950,000 -15.0% $982 / Sq Ft
03/06/2018 03/06/18 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2017 04/05/17 For Sale $2,295,000 -- $1,156 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $31,515 $2,721,500 $0 $2,721,500
2024 $26,918 $2,469,500 $0 $2,469,500
2023 $23,384 $2,177,300 $0 $2,177,300
2022 $23,454 $2,155,700 $0 $2,155,700
2021 $21,620 $2,026,200 $0 $2,026,200
2020 $20,223 $1,915,100 $0 $1,915,100
2019 $22,231 $2,109,200 $0 $2,109,200
2018 $20,244 $1,931,700 $0 $1,931,700
2017 $19,673 $1,857,700 $0 $1,857,700
2016 $18,921 $1,720,100 $0 $1,720,100
2015 $19,805 $1,635,400 $0 $1,635,400
2014 $19,054 $1,514,600 $0 $1,514,600
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72946851

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002630-000016