Beautiful Back Bay penthouse unit offering 360° city views from a spectacular private roof deck. This tastefully renovated two bedroom one & a half bath unit features open kitchen, living & dining area with high ceilings, exposed brick, beautiful hardwood floors and in-unit laundry. Amazing city location, steps away from the Boston Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, and the shops and restaurants on Newbury and Charles streets. Walkability score of 97 with easy access to the airport and major routes in and out of Boston, plus a quick walk to both the Red and Green lines.
Sold for $1,537,500 on 10/29/25
$1,537,500
157 Beacon St APT 5, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,014sqft
Condo
Built in 1860
-- sqft lot
$1,537,600 Zestimate®
$1,516/sqft
$5,428 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,537,600
$1.43M - $1.65M
$5,428/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,014 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 871 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P02748S010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Materials
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Boston
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $1,537,500+14%$1,516/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 9/12/2023 | Sold | $1,349,000$1,330/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73138136 | ||
| 8/14/2023 | Contingent | $1,349,000$1,330/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73138136 | ||
| 8/7/2023 | Price change | $1,349,000-1.2%$1,330/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73138136 | ||
| 7/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,365,000+3.4%$1,346/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73138136 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,330 +8.5% | $1,237,500 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $13,204 +6.6% | $1,211,400 +5% |
| 2023 | $12,391 +0.7% | $1,153,700 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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Estimated market value
$1,537,600
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Estimated market value
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