A 16-unit condominium community in Back Bay, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 24 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
261 Beacon Street Condominium is a 16-unit elevator building located on one of Back Bay's most desirable blocks. Recent sales data shows a median price of $675,500, with units trading at $1,181 per square foot and averaging 30 days on market. The building attracts both investors and owner-occupants seeking authentic Back Bay character with modern amenities.
The building offers a diverse mix of configurations. Studio units occupy the entry-level price point and appeal to first-time buyers and investors. One-bedroom units represent the most common offering, typically featuring wood fireplaces, oversized closets, arched or bay windows, and eat-in kitchens.
Two-bedroom units vary between standard floor-through layouts and duplexes spanning parlor and garden levels. Three-bedroom duplexes provide the most spacious option, featuring open floor plans, multiple full baths, and generous closet space. Several duplex penthouses include private roof decks—a rare amenity in this building.
Recent renovations across units include updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, gas ranges, and designer finishes alongside restored hardwood floors and fresh paint.
This Beacon Street location places residents in the geographic center of Back Bay's lifestyle. The building sits steps from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street's boutiques and restaurants, Copley Square, the Public Garden, and world-class hospitals and educational institutions. The fourth block of Beacon Street commands particular prestige for its brownstone architecture and tree-lined character.
The common roof deck serves as the building's social hub, offering respite with commanding views across the neighborhood. For those without cars, bike storage and proximity to public transportation support car-free living. The building's professional management and owner-occupied composition contribute to stable community dynamics and property maintenance standards typical of well-established Back Bay cooperatives.
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 261 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.
Ask Justin about 261 Beacon Street →Over recent sales, units at 261 Beacon Street Condominium sold at a median of $675,500, about $1181 per square foot.
261 Beacon Street Condominium is a 16-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 261 Beacon Street Condominium averaged about 30 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.