172 Beacon St Unit 3, Boston, MA
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,240 sqft Condo listed at $4,945,000, built in 1900 in the Back Bay East neighborhood.
About this home
Welcome to 172 Beacon Street, a rare floor-through residence on Beacon's coveted Waterside. Set within an elegant Georgian Revival building, this beautifully appointed 3+ bedroom home features formal living and dining rooms, butler's pantry, expansive storage space, abundant natural light, and four wood-burning fireplaces that add timeless character and charm. The thoughtfully designed layout blends classic architecture with modern convenience, complemented by a well-equipped kitchen and spacious, versatile bedrooms. Residents enjoy direct elevator access, direct access parking, and true white-glove services, including a "high touch" doorman dedicated to just 10 unit owners. A stunning roof deck with grill offers expansive views of the Charles River and Boston skyline, rounding out the perfect setting for relaxation or entertaining. This unique offering delivers privacy, sophistication, and an unmatched lifestyle, moments from the city's finest amenities
Property details
- Price
- $4,945,000
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Interior
- 3,240 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $1526
- Year built
- 1900
- Lot size
- 3,240 sqft
- Type
- Condo
- Days on market
- 30
- Est. property tax
- $59,340/yr · $4,945/mo · 1.2% MA avg
- HOA
- $4,281/mo
- Last sold
- $4,275,000 · Dec 2019
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Price history
- Mar 26, 2026$4,945,000Initial list price
- Dec 16, 2019$4,275,000Sold
- May 22, 2019$4,499,000Price change
- Feb 19, 2019$4,595,000Initial list price
- Jun 11, 2013$15,000Price change
- May 6, 2013$15,000Price change
- Oct 16, 2006$2,250,000Sold
- Oct 4, 2006$2,850,000Price change
- Apr 6, 2006$2,850,000Initial list price
- Jun 29, 2001$2,050,000Sold
- Aug 31, 1994$887,500Sold
- May 31, 1992$765,000Sold
- Aug 1, 1988$1,125,000Sold
Location
This home is located in Boston, MA. Browse more Boston listings on the Boston market page or explore the full Boston market report.
About Boston: Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 sq mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area had a population of 4.9 million in 2023, making it the largest metropolitan area in New England and the eleventh-largest in the United States. (source: Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 52°F with 203 dry days per year and 46.9 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 02116)
This neighborhood is primarily renter-occupied (35% owner-occupied). Median age is 34.4; 32% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $131,648.
- Median income
- $131,648
- Median age
- 34.4
- Owner-occupied
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31.9%
- Census median home value
- $1,461,100
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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