#73361961, Shelagh Brennan, Listing office: Cabot & Company
$5,150,000 List price
499 Beacon St Boston, MA 02215
11 beds
9 full
7,804 sqft
0.05 acres
$660 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 499 Beacon St
We are pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a value-add brownstone asset in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood . The property consists of 9-units; two-Studios, three-1 Bedrooms, and four-2 Bedrooms. The units have been updated but would benefit from further cosmetic improvements as well as base-building efficiency improvements such as converting heating to electric mini-split units. The property is located within steps to the amenity rich Back Bay and Fenway neighborhoods and is in very close proximity to Boston University. Furthermore, the property sits at the entrance to the Mass Ave bridge providing access to Cambridge, MIT, Harvard and Kendall Square. Leases are on a variety of expiration schedules but the majority run through 8/31/2025.
Highlights
Home typeMulti Family
StatusActive
Size7,804 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1899
MLS #73384220
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 9
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 11
- List Price: $5,150,000
- Price/SqFt: $659
- Annual Tax Amount: $32,208
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Other
- Directions: 499 Beacon Street, Boston, MA
- Year Built: 1899
- Stories: 9
- Living Area: 7,804 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: 73384220
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Boston Realty Advisors
- Office Phone: (617) 375-7900
- Listing Agent: Kevin Benzinger
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2017 | Home Sold | $4,500,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,954,900 | $32,208 |
| 2023 | $5,440,700 | $58,433 |
| 2022 | $5,162,300 | $56,166 |
| 2021 | $2,154,000 | $22,983 |
| 2020 | $2,280,800 | $24,085 |
| 2019 | $2,188,000 | $23,062 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Blackstone Innovation School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•380 Shawmut Ave
6
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•225 Windsor St
7
Morse
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•40 Granite St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,035. Typical income of Boston, MA residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
41%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
81%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
4%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
67%
18-34 yrs old
23%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Music Concerts
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Audi
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 499 Beacon St
The listing price of 499 Beacon St property is $5,150,000.
The property 499 Beacon St is a multi located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02215.
Active Listing: 499 Beacon St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 499 Beacon St are: Blackstone Innovation School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Fletcher/Maynard Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Morse (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Amigos School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Snowden International School At Copley (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), William Mckinley School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $32,208 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 22, 2017 for $4,500,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 499 Beacon St is 7,804 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 499 Beacon St is 1899.
This home is located at 499 Beacon St in Boston, MA and zip code 02215 in the Back Bay neighborhood. This 7,804 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 11 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,150,000.
Boston, MA housing market in May 2025 saw over 167 listings sold above listed price, more than 82 sold at listed price and over 184 sold below. In May 2025 in Boston, MA there were 13.3% more homes for sale than in April. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 35 days, the median list price was $845,986.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.