242 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02116

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242 Beacon St

242 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02116
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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

    • 1 Bedroom

      1 - 242 Beacon St

      $2,850

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 685 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $2,850Available Now1 - 242 Beacon St685 sq ft$2,850
      * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including fees

      Model Lease Information

      Model Price

      • $2,850Total Monthly Price

      Deposit

      • $2,850 deposit

      Additional Property Details

      Andrea Whitcomb

      A most charming and gracious front-facing,sunny side 1 BR/1 BA,685 SF home w elevator. Located in a former Beacon St Mansion once owned by Godfrey Lowell Cabot,the oversized front facing living room has a radiant bay window,refinished rich oak hardwood flrs w walnut stain,crisp white English country style built-in bookshelves & cabinets. The cozy bedroom is tucked away off the living room yet gets great light for an interior space. A curved doorway graces the hallway,leading to a large updated bathroom w tumbled stone tile,charming wall sconces,& a stylish,designer pedestal sink. A large walk-in closet has been converted w shelving & is currently used as an office off the fully applcd spacious kitchen. Central A/C. The Charles River is your backyard and The Back Bay your front. Truly a Home Sweet Home! MLS# 73472117

      2 - 242 Beacon St

      $2,800

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 535 sq ft
      12 Month Lease Term
      Available Feb 15

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $2,800February 15, 20262 - 242 Beacon St535 sq ft$2,800
      * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including fees

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Smoke Free
      • Storage Space

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Granite Countertops
      • Kitchen

      Lease Terms

      • 12 Month Lease

      Living Space

      • Dining Room
      • Hardwood Floors
      • Office

      Services

      • Laundry Facilities

      Model Lease Information

      Model Price

      • $2,800Total Monthly Price

      Deposit

      • $2,800 deposit

      Additional Property Details

      Prime location waterside Beacon St renovated one-bed condo. This professionally managed building is a historic Back Bay mansion that features an elegant New York Style lobby. Ideally located in the heart of Back Bay, this unit is only steps from the Charles River, Boston Commons, Copley Square, Newbury St, The Prudential Center, and all of Back Bay’s best restaurants. Enter the unit into an open layout with a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, well-maintained appliances, and a granite breakfast bar with storage underneath. The generously sized living room has a dedicated dining area that could also be used as a second bedroom or office space. The bedroom can comfortably fit a queen-size bed and gets nice light from a picture window. This unit features hardwood floors throughout, Central Air, and ample storage throughout. Common laundry is conveniently located right outside the unit door.

    Price shown is total price including community-supplied monthly required fees. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

    Fees and Policies

    The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Move-In Fees

    Amenity Fee$0
    Administrative Fee$25
    Application Fee Per Applicant$25
    Move-In Fee$0
    Other$0
    Satellite Fee$0

    Other Fees

    Pet Fees

    Cat

    One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$300

    Dog

    One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$300

    Storage Fees

    Storage Unit

    Storage RentiCharged per rentable item$0/mo
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    242 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116

    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from 242 Beacon St.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Boston Public Library

    700 Boylston St.
    1 minute drive / 0.06 miles away

    Skywalk Observatory

    800 Boylston Street
    1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away

    Commonwealth Avenue Mall

    1 Commonwealth Avenue
    1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    841 Boylston St
    1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away

    Macy's

    1 Summer St
    3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

    Petco

    119 1st St
    3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Berklee College of Music

    1140 Boylston St
    1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away

    Emerson College

    120 Boylston Street
    2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

    Northeastern University

    360 Huntington Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

    Groceries

    Star Market

    53 Huntington Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

    Trader Joe's

    748 Memorial Dr
    5 minute drive / 1.84 miles away

    Whole Foods

    340 River St
    5 minute drive / 1.89 miles away

    Hospitals

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington Street
    2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

    243 Charles Street
    3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit Street
    3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away

    Military Bases

    Boston Support Center

    5 minute drive / 1.92 miles away

    Hanscom Air Force Base

    26 minute drive / 12.47 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    The Boston Public Garden

    87 Mount Vernon Street
    2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

    Freedom Trail

    148 Tremont Street
    2 minute drive / 0.93 miles away

    Fenway Park

    4 Yawkey Way
    2 minute drive / 0.98 miles away

    242 Beacon St has 5 parks within 1.0 miles, including The Boston Public Garden, Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, The Freedom Trail, and Boston Common.

    Restaurants and Dining

    Atlantic Fish Company

    761 Boylston Street
    1 minute drive / 0.08 miles away

    Sibling Rivalry

    525 Tremont St.
    1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

    Modern Pastry

    257 Hanover Street
    4 minute drive / 1.59 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Prudential Center

    800 Boylston St
    1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

    Copley Place

    100 Huntington Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away

    Mings Super Market

    1102-1130 Washington St
    2 minute drive / 0.85 miles away

    242 Beacon St has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Copley Station-Green Line - B

    640 Boylston St
    1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

    Copley Station-Green Line - C

    640 Boylston St
    1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

    Copley Station-Green Line - D

    640 Boylston St
    1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

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