A 29-unit condominium community in Back Bay, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 12 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
The Royal is a 29-unit condominium association occupying the historic Royal Hotel building at the corner of Beacon Street and Exeter Street in Back Bay. Originally constructed around 1885, the building was substantially renovated between 2010–2011 and converted into a residential elevator building with professional management. Units range from one to three bedrooms, offering a mix of classic architectural character and contemporary renovation.
The Royal offers flexibility across its footprint. One-bedroom units range from approximately 708 square feet and feature open floor plans with high ceilings, private entrances, and modern bathrooms. Two-bedroom residences typically include two full bathrooms, with several units designed at the corner locations to maximize light and views. Three-bedroom units provide the most spacious layouts, featuring separate dining rooms, multiple fireplaces, and open living areas suitable for entertaining.
Several units showcase open-concept living areas created by removing interior walls, resulting in dramatic living/dining/kitchen spaces. Eat-in kitchens appear throughout the building. Units positioned on the Beacon/Exeter corner benefit from exceptional natural light, with some featuring seven-plus windows per unit.
The Royal occupies prime real estate in Back Bay, steps from the Esplanade and directly adjacent to the neighborhood's most walkable commercial corridors. Beacon Street and Exeter Street placement provides immediate access to boutique shopping, dining, and services along Newbury Street and throughout Back Bay. The Charles River Esplanade is within walking distance, offering recreational amenities and green space.
Recent market activity shows a median sale price of $1,005,000 across six sales, with an average price per square foot of $1,054. Properties sell with an average market time of 39 days, reflecting strong demand for move-in-ready homes in this established historic-conversion building. The building's professional management and elevator service support the residential lifestyle expected in this premium Back Bay location.
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 The Royal — 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 The Royal →Over recent sales, units at The Royal sold at a median of $1,005,000, about $1054 per square foot.
The Royal is a 29-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Royal averaged about 39 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.