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236 Beacon St APT 1E, Boston, MA, 02116

1beds
1baths
468sqft
$650,000
$1,389price/sqft
$4,385/moest. monthly cost
$175,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

This elegant rear facing street level studio features hardwood floors, a Murphy bed, custom shutters, built in bookcases & storage, Seller represents that the woodburning fireplace is working. The kitchen was recently updated, +/- 2yrs ago, with new granite countertops, Brookhaven cabinets, some new appliances. Common laundry in the basement. Professionally managed and live in super round out this lovely home. Convenient location with easy access to the footbridge to the Esplanade, shops on Newbury St and public transportation, this is truly a must see!!

Getting Around

93
WalkingWalker's Paradise
97
TransitRider's Paradise
85
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Mel H King ElementaryGrades 2-120.7 mi
3/10
Quincy Upper SchoolGrades 6-120.7 mi
2/10
Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades 9-120.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1869

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 1972

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Common Area,In Building

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 468

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Common
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 468
  • Total interior livable area: 468 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No

Details

  • Parcel number: W:05 P:02627 S:005,3350990
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: CD

Features

  • Entry location: Unit Placement(Street,Back)
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water,Public Water View,River
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Public,River,Water
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Waterfront,River

Lot

  • Lot size: 468 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,286$39,432
Home Insurance *$116$1,392
Property Taxes $629$7,548
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$4,385$52,620
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$150,342/yr
40% on housing$131,550/yr
45% on housing$116,933/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.3%
7.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,389This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02116$1,199
Suffolk County$575

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02116$1,479
Suffolk County$453

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-09Listed for sale$650,000
2025-10-28Listing removed$2,700
2025-10-09Price change$2,700
2025-09-16Listed for rent$2,800
2022-11-26Listing removed--
2022-10-26Price change$2,500
2022-10-11Listed for rent$2,700

For Sale by Agent

AgentCathy Marotta
BrokerageGibson Sotheby's International Realty

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