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$499,000

171 Beacon St Unit B2 Boston, MA 02116

1 bed
1 full
445 sqft
0.01 acres
$1,121 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 171 Beacon St Unit B2

Lovely 1 bedroom condo in Boston's Historic Back Bay! Live on one of Boston's most prestigious blocks and most desirable streets! This front facing, garden level condominium is located in a beautiful brownstone and is a superb opportunity for an owner occupant or investor. This well laid out unit has its own private garden entrance from Beacon Street and a rear entrance accessible through the main lobby of the building. The laundry is located in the hallway just outside the unit. This charming condo features an open living room, decorative fireplace with mantle, front facing bay windows with shutters, recently installed quartz counters, quartz breakfast bar, built in microwave, dishwasher, gas cooking, good closet space and storage, a nice bathroom with a large, tiled shower and glass enclosure. Walk to the Public Garden, Newbury Street, The Commonwealth Ave Mall, public transportation and all that living in this superb location has to offer!

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size445 sqft
Lot size0.01 Acres
Year built1920
MLS #73401734

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 1
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $499,000
  • Price/SqFt: $1,121
  • HOA Amount: $354 Monthly
  • Directions: Boston Common to Beacon Street
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 445 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.01 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73401734
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Bostonia Properties
  • Office Phone: (617) 738-7000
  • Listing Agent: Kate Duggan

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Nearby schools

6

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

885 Washington St

3

Blackstone Innovation School

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

380 Shawmut Ave

5

Kennedy-Longfellow

Public District PK-5

1.2 mi

158 Spring St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $137,798. The majority of Boston, MA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

14%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
30%
100k-200k
29%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

71%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

6%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
36%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 171 Beacon St Unit B2

The listing price of 171 Beacon St Unit B2 property is $499,000.

The property 171 Beacon St Unit B2 is a condo located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.

Active Listing: 171 Beacon St Unit B2 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 171 Beacon St Unit B2 are: Josiah Quincy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Blackstone Innovation School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kennedy-Longfellow (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Eliot K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Cambridge Street Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Snowden International School At Copley (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Quincy Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Boston Adult Technical Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

The property at 171 Beacon St Unit B2 has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.

The property 171 Beacon St Unit B2 is 445 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 171 Beacon St Unit B2 is 1920.

This home is located at 171 Beacon St Unit B2 in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Back Bay neighborhood. This 445 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.01 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,000.

While more than 166 listings in Boston, MA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 53 listings sold at asking price, and more than 220 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Boston, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 4.6%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $842,218, while the average time on the real estate market was 36 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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