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  • $4,962,900

    196 Beacon St APT 3, Boston, MA 02116

    3beds
    2,600sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1863
    -- sqft lot
    $4,962,900 Zestimate®
    $1,909/sqft
    $19,144 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $4,962,900

    $4.47M - $5.56M

    $19,144/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Grand waterside Beacon penthouse with direct elevator access, garage parking and a stunning private roof deck. Located in a 3 unit owner-occupied building, this duplex boasts high ceilings, two wood-burning fireplaces, built-in surround sound, programmable Lutron lighting, insulated sound treated windows, and power shades throughout. Enter the home directly from the garage at either the living or bedroom levels via keyed elevator access. The desirable open kitchen/living floor plan extends to a double french door walk-out terrace with beautiful Charles River views. Adjacent to the kitchen and dining area is a luxurious home office, featuring a built-in wet bar, humidor and oversized skylight flooding the room with natural light. The master suite features a wood burning fireplace and 2 spacious closets, in addition to a large walk-through dressing area. Master bath offers a double vanity, deep soaking tub and steam shower with 8 shower heads. Includes 1 garage space and 1 outdoor space.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Intercom, Wetbar, Whole House Fan, Wired for Surround Sound, Elevator
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 2,613 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P02608S008

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Condition
    • Year built: 1863

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $157 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Assoc Security: Intercom
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Heating: Central Heat
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    • Construction: Brick
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Roof Material: Rubber
    • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
    • Interior Features: Intercom, Wetbar, Whole House Fan, Wired for Surround Sound, Elevator
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range
    • Style: Duplex
    • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/6/2021Sold$4,450,000-9.1%$1,712/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72722960
    9/9/2020Listed for sale$4,895,000+63.2%$1,883/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72722960
    11/5/2018Listing removed$3,100$1/sqft
    Source: Bulfinch Boston Realty
    10/4/2018Listed for rent$3,100$1/sqft
    Source: Bulfinch Boston Realty
    9/11/2009Sold$3,000,000+500%$1,154/sqft
    Source: LINK #101197

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$50,439 +16.7%$4,355,700 +9.8%
    2024$43,237 +3.6%$3,966,700 +2.1%
    2023$41,735 -0.6%$3,885,900 +0.7%

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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