Welcome to a distinguished residence where storied elegance meets modern ease. Stretching across two grand Back Bay brownstones, this home defines prime city living. Commissioned for the Lowell family and later cherished by author John Updike, 151 Beacon offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and just over 2, 000 sq ft of refined space. Direct elevator entry reveals a formal living room with gas fireplace, bespoke built-ins and picture-frame windows overlooking Beacon Street. An open kitchen with bay-window seating frames sweeping Hancock Tower vistas, anchored by a central island and second fireplace. The serene primary suite pampers with a generous walk-in closet and spa ensuite. Two additional bedrooms, a powder room, in-unit laundry and dual-zone AC/heat complete the floor plan. Set within a professionally managed boutique building of just six residences, the home conveys one tandem parking space and places you moments from Boston's Public Garden, Commonwealth Mall and the Charles River.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Entry Foyer Level: 3
- Basement Description: N
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: In Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Interior Features
Waterfront and Water Access
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
- Association Fee: 662
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 662
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 23904.72
- City Region: Back Bay
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: In between Berkeley Street and Clarendon
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: 0502750018, 3346173
- Zoning: 999999
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1905
- Building Area Total: 2023
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Property Age: 120
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Rowhouse
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public