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280 Beacon #APT 1, Boston, MA 02116

$749,900

1 beds 1 baths 685 sqft Built 19299 days on marketActive

About this home

Experience the best of Boston living in this spacious 1-bedroom condo in the heart of Back Bay. The updated kitchen flows into a generous dining and living area adorned with refinished hardwood floors that gleam throughout. Enjoy a modern bathroom with a glass shower stall, deeded storage, and the convenience of an on-site superintendent in a well-run building. The common roof deck offers breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston skyline, and a bike room adds a practical touch. Located just a block from Fairfield Bridge, four blocks to the Public Gardens, and a short walk to shopping and dining on Newbury St and the Prudential Building, this condo's unbeatable location makes it a must-see.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.2% APR.

Your estimated payment
$7,056/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$7,520
Principal + interest$4,836
Property tax + insurance$1,806
HOA$597
PMI / 2nd mortgage$281
Utilities
$420
Heating + cooling$73
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$125
Car insurance + maintenance$125
Other (entertainment)
$158
$7,056/mo TLC
Budget$7,556/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$749,900
Down payment
$37,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$712,405
APR
7.2%

Quick facts

Type
Condominium
Style
Year built
1929
Lot size
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
$597 / Monthly
Annual tax
$6,158
MLS #
73212176
County
Suffolk

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
RangeDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorFreezer
Exterior
Deck - Roof
Community
Public TransportationShoppingWalk/Jog TrailsBike PathHighway AccessT-Station
Parking
Rented
Security
Intercom
Flooring
Hardwood
Roof
Rubber
Sewer
Public Sewer

Neighborhood — 02116

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population19,4066,444,931299,088,112
Population Change Since19902.00%7.00%20.00%
Population Density25,105786
Male9,9923,127,134147,432,321
Female9,4143,317,797151,655,844
Never Married9,8231,612,88563,775,926
Married5,2062,586,314123,120,365
Separated1,203247,85712,639,686
Widowed651363,59415,467,586
Divorced1,227436,88823,075,029
Number Of House Hold11,0982,431,591111,826,380
Average House Hold Size1.572.562.60
Medial Age35.7937.2535.46
Median House Hold Income$73,584$57,698$48,276
Average House Hold Income$129,202$75,023$63,629
P C I$76,610$29,196$24,529
M D I$59,648$48,105$41,133
A T H E$83,803$57,083$50,898
S T R5.00%5.00%
W C J89.59%81.38%77.74%
(Zip) Code
2116

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