A 163-unit condominium community in Beacon Hill, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 12 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
The Bellevue is a 163-unit concierge condominium at 21 Beacon Street, positioned at the top of Beacon Hill directly beside the Massachusetts State House and across from the Boston Common. Housed in a Beaux Arts limestone building designed by Peabody & Stearns, this former landmark hotel—once home to John F. Kennedy—retains its grand historic detail while offering full-service urban living. Over the last 24 months, five units sold at a median price of $608,000, or roughly $1,138 per square foot, with an average of 56 days on market.
HOA fees range from approximately $429 to $815 per month, with the higher fees reflecting utility-inclusive units.
The Bellevue offers a range of floor plans, from studios to two-bedroom, two-bath residences. Studios are frequently marketed as pied-à-terre or corporate rental options, often on higher floors with generous closet space and built-ins. One-bedroom units are the most common, with several described as larger, end-unit, or corner layouts featuring open-concept living/kitchen areas. Two-bedroom, two-bath units occupy premier positions, including top-floor residences with high ceilings and expansive views.
Interior finishes vary by unit. Original details include parquet wood floors, high ceilings, moldings, ornamental fireplaces, and authentic curved-glass windows. Renovated units offer dark stained or newer hardwood floors, honed marble or granite countertops, updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and remodeled baths. Many residences are front-facing, overlooking Beacon Street, Ashburton Park, the State House's golden dome, or the Boston Athenaeum.
The location is among Boston's most central. Residents are steps from the Boston Common, the State House, and Suffolk University, with the Financial District and Downtown Crossing just a few blocks away. Massachusetts General Hospital, MBTA stations, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife are all within easy reach. The building suits a variety of buyers—owner-occupants, investors, and those seeking a city pied-à-terre—drawn by the combination of historic architecture, full-service amenities, and one of the premier addresses in the city.
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 Bellevue — 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 Bellevue →Over the last 24 months, units at The Bellevue sold at a median of $608,000, about $1138 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at The Bellevue currently range from roughly $429 to $815, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
The Bellevue is a 163-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Bellevue averaged about 56 days on market, with 5 closings in the period.