Welcome to an unparalleled residence that blends move-in ready comfort with room for personal touches. Spanning 2 historic townhouses in Back Bay, this home offers refined city living at its best. Originally built for the Lowell family and later home to John Updike, 151 Beacon features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and over 2, 000 sq. ft. of elegant living space. Enjoy direct elevator access, a formal living room w/ a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and large windows overlooking Beacon Street. The open kitchen with views of the John Hancock building from the bay windows boasts a central island, high-end appliances, and a second gas fireplace. The primary suite includes an oversized walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms, a powder room, in-unit laundry, and two separate AC/heat units complete the layout. Professionally managed in a building of just 6 units, this residence includes 1 tandem parking space and is steps from Boston's best landmarks. Move in and make it your own!
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 Building
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Interior Features
Waterfront and Water Access
- Beach Front
- 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
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: 22676
- 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, 3346171
- 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: 119
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Rowhouse
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public