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Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a piece of Boston's history on one of the Back Bay's most prestigious, tree-lined blocks! This front-facing garden-level residence in a classic brownstone is a superb find for investors and owner-occupants alike. The home has been enhanced with significant recent updates. The open-concept living area boasts timeless charm with a decorative fireplace, mantle, and sunny bay windows with shutters. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the modern kitchen upgrades, highlighted by brand-new quartz countertops, a sleek breakfast bar, gas cooking, and a built-in microwave. This well-designed unit offers the unique convenience of a private front garden entrance plus a secondary entrance through the building's grand lobby. With laundry just outside the door and ample storage, this home is near the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and the Comm Ave Mall. Location perfection!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 171 Beacon St #B2
General
- Price: $515,000
- HOA FEE: $354/month
- Taxes: $5,195 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73498839
- Updated: Today (4/9/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Unit
Location
- Area: Back Bay
- County: Suffolk
- Complex: 171 Beacon St Condos
- Building Name: 171 Beacon St Condos
- Driving Directions: Boston Common to Beacon Street
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Hot Water, Laundry
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: Off-Site Professional Management
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard
- Heating Fuel: Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: N
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 445
- Sq. Ft. Source: Field Card
- Year Built: 1920
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
- Lot Dimensions: .01
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,157.3
- Association Fee: $354
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $5,195
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Fireplace is decorative.
- Property ID: 0502741002.4, 3352789
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Schools
Schools serving 171 Beacon St #B2
School District:Boston School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
William Mckinley 90 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 | K-12 | 0.7 mi |
Josiah Quincy Elementary School 885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Blackstone Elementary School 380 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 | PK-5 | 1 mi |
Quincy Upper School 152 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 | 6-12 | 0.5 mi |
Carter School 270 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02121 | 6-12 | 1 mi |
Boston Latin School 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115 | 7-12 | 1.7 mi |
Snowden Int'L High School 150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Boston Adult Academy 20 Church St, Boston, MA 02116 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Madison Park High 75 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston, MA 02120 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 171 Beacon St #B2
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/09/2026
Listed
$515,000
11.96%
MLS
8/04/2023
Sold
$460,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 171 Beacon St #B2
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,195
6%
$448,600
—
2024
$4,893
7%
$448,900
5%
2023
$4,591
1%
$427,500
2%
2022
$4,560
2%
$419,100
—
2021
$4,472
7%
$419,100
6%
2020
$4,183
2%
$396,100
2%
2019
$4,092
7%
$388,200
6%
2018
$3,837
3%
$366,100
4%
2017
$3,728
3%
$352,000
7%
2016
$3,619
6%
$329,000
17%
2015
$3,405
12%
$281,200
16%
2014
$3,053
—
$242,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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171 Beacon St #B2, Boston, MA 02116 (MLS# 73498839) is a Condo property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 171 Beacon St #B2 is currently listed for $515,000 and was received on April 09, 2026. This property is listed by Taylor Yates from our Weston Office.Want to learn more about 171 Beacon St #B2? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Back Bay? You can browse all Back Bay real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.



