486 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02115
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$1,100,000
1 Bed
1 Bath
1036 SQFT
Acres: N/A
$612 HOA

Property Description

Live large for less! Rare value in a grand Back Bay duplex with one deeded parking space and extra spaces for guests. Entertain upstairs in a showpiece dining parlor with elegant period details, including 11’ ceilings, refurbished bowfront windows overlooking the sunny side of Beacon Street, triple crown moulding, decorative fireplace with original marble, and hardwood floors. Tall custom built-in for books and storage. Well-equipped galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, and quartz countertop. Relax in twice the space downstairs, with a large bedroom and heated walk-in closet, a flexible sleep, lounge, and/or office space, and a bathroom with two vanities, an enclosed shower/tub, and linen shelf. Common laundry on same level. Great for socializing, shopping, and commuting: near restaurants, stores, Charles River Esplanade, Cambridge, and major roads. And since pets are welcome, enjoy walking your dog in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Boston.

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Amenities

  • Amenities: Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Medical Facility, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee Includes: Exterior Maintenance, Heat, Hot Water, Laundry Facilities, Master Insurance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Closet - Walk-in

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet - Walk-in, Recessed Lighting, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Sewer District: BWSC

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 1036
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Below Grade|Front|Street
  • Floors: 2
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common, In Building
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: U
  • Number of Units: 15
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $612
  • Management: Owner Association

Construction

  • Year Built: 1800
  • Style: Low-Rise
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Deeded
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Improved Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Exterior & Grounds

  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73509221
  • Last Updated: 07/11/26
  • Documents on File: Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance, Floor Plans, Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Unit Deed

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
07/11/2026Active$1,100,000$1,062MLSPIN
07/07/2026Price Change$1,100,000$1,062MLSPIN
05/03/2026Active$1,150,000$1,110MLSPIN
04/29/2026New$1,150,000$1,110MLSPIN
08/07/2013Price Change$729,000$704MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Leavitt + Co Team, Compass
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
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Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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