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Elegant Beacon Street brownstone condo featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, perfectly blending classic charm with modern updates. The spacious living room is highlighted by a beautiful fireplace, wainscoting, and refined architectural details. The primary bedroom offers an en suite bath, while the second bedroom features custom curved built-in bookcases perfect for a library or office. The third bedroom enjoys abundant natural light with large windows overlooking Beacon Street. The oversized eat-in kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a Viking stove — ideal for cooking and gathering. A formal dining or family room with signature bow windows adds to the home’s character. Additional highlights include an insulated year-round sunroom with new windows, a laundry room/home office, 2 tandem parking spaces, and a private storage unit. Pet-friendly association.
Property Details for 1891 Beacon St #2
Total Rooms: 7
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2Full 0Half
Living Area: 1,555 sqft
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Tandem, Assigned, Exclusive Parking
Listing ID: 73363074
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood:
Elementary School District: John D. Runkle
Elementary School Buffer Zone: Driscoll/Runkle
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1910
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 1891 Beacon St #2
Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: $430
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Association Amenities: Hot Water
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed: Yes
Entry Level (Floor): 2
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 3
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 1891 Beacon St #2
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $11,027
Assessed Value: $1,117,200
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 1891 Beacon St #2
Disclosures:
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: M-1.5
Zoning Description: APARTMENT HOUSE
Zoning Category: multi_family
Zoning FAR: 1.5
Zoning Min Lot:
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 13 Located at Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance)
Listing Lifecycle for 1891 Beacon St #2
List Date: April 23, 2025
Off Market Date: May 20, 2025
Under Agreement Date: 2025-05-20
Sold Date: June 19, 2025
List Office: Dreamega International Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Yifei Wang
Original List Price: $1,349,900
Sold Price: $1,305,000 ($839/sqft)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: February 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Real Broker MA, LLC
Buyer’s Agent: Adams & Co. Team
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