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259 Beacon Street Condominiums

A 32-unit condominium community in Back Bay, Boston.

Median Sale
$715k
Price / Sq Ft
$1043
Avg Days on Mkt
50 days
Sold
6
HOA Range
$510–510/mo
Total Units
32

Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.

Homes for Sale in 259 Beacon Street

Overview

259 Beacon Street is a professionally managed, 32-unit elevator building located at the corner of Beacon and Dartmouth Streets in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The building attracts both owner-occupants and investors seeking historic charm with modern updates in one of the city's most desirable addresses.

Amenities & Features

  • Elevator building with professionally managed common areas
  • Common roof deck with panoramic views of the Charles River, Boston skyline, and Financial District
  • Recently renovated building foyer
  • Common laundry facilities
  • Bike room
  • New roof (recently replaced at time of listing)
  • Updated mechanical systems (boiler and hot water heater installed 2003)

Unit Types & Layouts

The building features a mix of one- and two-bedroom floor plans distributed across multiple floors, including garden-level and penthouse options.

One-Bedroom Units range from ground-floor and garden-level options to upper-floor and corner units. Many feature bay windows, high ceilings (typically 10 feet), original hardwood floors, and period details including fireplaces with ornamental or carved mantels. Renovated kitchens with granite countertops are common in updated units. Several one-bedrooms include dedicated balconies or direct roof deck access.

Two-Bedroom Units offer flexible layouts with spacious bedrooms suited for king-size beds and eat-in kitchens featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous cabinet storage. Like their one-bedroom counterparts, these units preserve Victorian and Art Deco architectural details—arched doorways, crown molding, wainscoting, and original wood paneling—while incorporating modern kitchen and bath renovations.

Corner units on Beacon and Dartmouth Streets benefit from abundant natural light through large windows and bow fronts. Garden and ground-floor units provide convenient street-level access.

Living at 259 Beacon Street Condominium

The corner of Beacon and Dartmouth places residents steps from Newbury Street's world-class shops and dining, the Charles River Esplanade, and the Boston Public Garden. Green Line T access provides quick connections to downtown. The location balances Back Bay's refined residential character with immediate walkability to cultural institutions, riverside recreation, and urban amenities. Monthly HOA fees run approximately $510, positioning this building competitively within the Back Bay condo market. Recent market activity shows a median sale price of $714,500 across six sales, with units priced at $1,043 per square foot, and average market time of 50 days.

Recent Sales

Sold Jan 2023259 Beacon Street
$810,000
259 Beacon Street #72
2 bd · 1 ba · 772 sqft · 122 days
Sold Oct 2022259 Beacon Street
$679,000
259 Beacon Street #30
1 bd · 1 ba · 575 sqft · 12 days
Sold May 2022259 Beacon St
$475,000
259 Beacon St #4
1 bd · 1 ba · 496 sqft · 25 days
Sold Jan 2022259 Beacon
$470,000
259 Beacon #1
1 bd · 1 ba · 486 sqft · 21 days
Sold Nov 2019259 Beacon St
$899,000
259 Beacon St #31
2 bd · 1 ba · 854 sqft · 12 days
Sold Nov 2019259 Beacon Street
$750,000
259 Beacon Street #71
1 bd · 1 ba · 715 sqft · 109 days

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About Your 259 Beacon Street Expert

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Justin Rollo

259 Beacon Street Condominium Specialist · Signal Real Estate

Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside 259 Beacon Street — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are condos at 259 Beacon Street Condominium selling for?

Over recent sales, units at 259 Beacon Street Condominium sold at a median of $714,500, about $1043 per square foot.

What are the HOA / condo fees at 259 Beacon Street Condominium?

Monthly condo fees at 259 Beacon Street Condominium currently range from roughly $510 to $510, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.

How many units are in 259 Beacon Street Condominium?

259 Beacon Street Condominium is a 32-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.

How fast do condos sell at 259 Beacon Street Condominium?

Recent sales at 259 Beacon Street Condominium averaged about 50 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.