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Sun-filled and spacious, this 3 bedroom, 3 full bathroom condominium combines modern living with an unbeatable Brookline location. Featuring 9-foot ceilings, central air conditioning and heat (exclusive to this unit), modern kitchen and bathrooms, and abundant storage throughout including an oversized private storage room. The main level includes the kitchen, living area, primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, guest room and second bathroom. The lower level features another large living space, laundry, office nook, third bedroom, third bathroom and huge storage room. A private porch offers the perfect spot for summer evenings, while thoughtful extras such as a wine refrigerator and additional freezer add everyday convenience. Just moments from the MBTA, Washington Square and Cleveland Circle, this home provides easy access to restaurants, shops, parks, and downtown Boston.
Property Details for 1896 Beacon Street #1
Total Rooms: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3Full 0Half
Living Area: 1,755
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Rented, On Street
Listing ID: 73532222
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood:
Elementary School District: John D. Runkle
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1905
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 1896 Beacon Street #1
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: $425
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Association Amenities: Hot Water
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed:
Entry Level (Floor): 1
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 3
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 1896 Beacon Street #1
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $7,064
Assessed Value: $1,038,000
Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures for 1896 Beacon Street #1
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 1896 Beacon Street #1
List Date: 2026-06-09
Off Market Date: 2026-07-07
Under Agreement Date: 2026-07-07
Sold Date:
List Office: Columbus and Over Group, LLC
Listing Agent: Claire McClintock
Original List Price: $1,249,000
Sold Price: ()
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-07-19 09:02:51 from: mls-pin
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