RARE, RENOVATED WATERSIDE HOME FINALLY AVAILABLE: A study in scale, craftsmanship and timeless Boston elegance, this extraordinary single-level residence offers 2,260 SF of beautifully appointed living with views toward the Charles River. Direct elevator access opens to a dramatic black-and-white marble foyer and an expansive living/dining room with soaring ceilings, fireplace and magnificent bow windows capturing river views and natural light. Beautifully proportioned rooms showcase exquisitely restored paneled ceilings, intricate mouldings and handsome millwork throughout. Two generously scaled, king-size bedrooms offer a sense of serenity and privacy, while a spacious dedicated office provides an elegant setting for working from home or quiet retreat. Historic architecture is seamlessly balanced by modern comforts, including a newly updated kitchen, two renovated baths, laundry, central air and parking located directly behind the building. Grand yet understated, this is a rare residence where exceptional architecture, gracious scale, light and views come together beautifully.
Property Details
Price:
$3,399,000
MLS #:
73583289
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Sep 28, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,260
Total Sq Ft:
2,260
Lot Size:
2,260 sqft / 0.05 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1884
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2260
Appliances
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Marble, Flooring – Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Baseboard
Interior Features
Bonus Room, Wired for Sound
Laundry Features
Third Floor, In Unit
Exterior
Association Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Garden Area
Common Walls
2+ Common Walls
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Brick
Open Parking Spaces
1
Parking Features
Off Street, Rented
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
Rubber
Security Features
Intercom, Security System
Stories
1
Waterfront Features
Waterfront, River
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
HOA Fee
$1,510
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Air Conditioning, Reserve Funds
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$44,443
Map
Community
- Address242 Beacon St # 5 Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02116
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Property Summary
- 242 Beacon St # 5 Boston MA is a Condo for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $3,399,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,260 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1884. The current price per square foot is $1,504. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Boston is $1,021. The average listing price for Condo in Boston is $1,425,870. To schedule a showing of MLS#73583289 at 242 Beacon St # 5 in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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242 Beacon St # 5
Boston, MA