Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$2,550 Total Monthly Price

242 Beacon St Unit 2

Boston, MA 02116

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	535 SF

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.

No Pets Allowed

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Utilities Included

Water
Heat
Trash Removal
Sewer

About This Property

Fully Furnished waterside Beacon St renovated one-bed condo. This professionally managed building is a historic Back Bay. Ideally located in the heart of Back Bay. Steps from the Charles River, Boston Commons, Copley Square, Newbury St, and all of Back Bayâ€™s best restaurants. The open layout features hardwood floors throughout, a large renovated kitchen with granite counter-tops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel 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 comfortably fits a queen-size bed, the unit has central air and ample storage as well. Common laundry is conveniently located right outside the unit door.

242 Beacon St is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

Condo Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Walking/Biking Trails

Location

242 Beacon St, Boston,

MA 02116

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Neighborhood

Known as one of Boston’s trendiest areas for shopping and dining, Back Bay is a mix of students, professionals, affluent families, and retirees, all come to enjoy the neighborhood’s lively atmosphere. Anchored by the Prudential Center (whose Skywalk Observatory is one of the best vantage points in the city), this area is home to some of Boston’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Boston Public Library, Hancock Tower, and the Back Bay Architectural District.

Considering moving to Back Bay? Students, young professionals, and families thrive in all the neighborhood’s opportunities. The local academic community includes the prestigious Berklee College of Music, the Boston Conservatory, and the Boston Architectural College. Renters love that Back Bay’s location along the Charles River allows for a considerable amount of waterfront property. Others enjoy the Charles River Esplanade, a popular greenspace for walkers, runners, and cyclists.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	2574 Sq Ft	$1,795	$2,757	$9,649
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	1988-1990 Sq Ft	$1,200	$3,634	$9,822
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1762-1765 Sq Ft	$1,900	$5,251	$21,168
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1895-1898 Sq Ft	$1,477	$5,686	$16,160
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	2181 Sq Ft	$1,060	$7,370	$17,500

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Dishwasher

Disposal
Microwave

Range
Refrigerator

Walking/Biking Trails

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
MIT	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Emerson College	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Tufts University, Boston	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi

242 Beacon St Unit 2 is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and MIT.

Schools

Dante Alighieri

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

100 Students

Nearby

Quincy Upper School

Public Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

575 Students

Nearby

Snowden Int'L High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

435 Students

Nearby

Learning Project Elementary School

Private Elementary School

Grades K-5

118 Students

Nearby

Kingsley Montessori School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

297 Students

Nearby

Cathedral High School

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

292 Students

Nearby

Commonwealth School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

148 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.3 mile from 242 Beacon St Unit 2. 242 Beacon St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.1 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Copley Station	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Arlington Station	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Charles/Mgh Station	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
South Station	Drive:	6 min	1.8 mi
North Station	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	5.1 mi

Walkability Near 242 Beacon St Boston, MA 02116

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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Traffic

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 242 Beacon St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Hub	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	9 min	5.0 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi

242 Beacon St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 5.2 miles, which is about a 10-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	7 min	1.8 mi
Boston National Historical Park	Drive:	7 min	2.1 mi

242 Beacon St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Charles River Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi

242 Beacon St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 1.2 miles away and a 4 minute drive.