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$4,945,000

172 Beacon St # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listed by Jonathan Carlson
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
3,240 sqft
Year built
1900

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

Highlights

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Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73492429
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
213
On market date
March 26, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.07 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Josiah Quincy
0.76 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
711
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Boston
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.43 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Snowden International School at Copley
0.29 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
485
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

79
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 213 days -- 88 more days than Boston's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,979 active listings in Boston right now is $80,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$989,000 down
$3,956,000 loan
Principal & interest$25,659
Property tax (est.)$4,121
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 12, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.