
486 Beacon St #1 Boston — Photo 1 of 33
Recent Drop: $121,000
$1,029,000
Investment Analysis — 486 Beacon St #1
Boston, MA 02115 — Back Bay
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 1-bedroom in 02115 carries an estimated $2,800/mo in gross rent — about a 0.81% cap rate and $8,376/yr in estimated NOI at the $1,029,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
1
Baths
1
SqFt
1,036
Style
Condominium
Built
1800
Live large for less! Rare value in a grand Back Bay duplex with one deeded parking space and extra spaces for guests. Entertain upstairs in a showpiece dining parlor with elegant period details, including 11’ ceilings, refurbished bowfront windows overlooking the sunny side of Beacon Street, triple crown moulding, decorative fireplace with original marble, and hardwood floors. Tall custom built-in for books and storage. Well-equipped galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, and quartz countertop. Relax in twice the space downstairs, with a large bedroom and heated walk-in closet, a flexible sleep, lounge, and/or office space, and a bathroom with two vanities, an enclosed shower/tub, and linen shelf. Common laundry on same level. Great for socializing, shopping, and commuting: near restaurants, stores, Charles River Esplanade, Cambridge, and major roads. And since pets are welcome, enjoy walking your dog in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Boston.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Amenities & Appliances
Dishwasher • Disposal • Trash Compactor • Microwave • Range • Refrigerator
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Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • Bike Path
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Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
Kitchen
Lvl FirstCountertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead
Family Room
Lvl BasementFlooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Master Bedroom
Lvl BasementWalk-In Closet(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 1
Lvl BasementBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s)
Property History
$1,029,000
Was $1,100,000
Sep 11, 2026
MLS® 73509221
$1,100,000
Was $1,150,000
Jul 7, 2026
MLS® 73509221
$1,150,000
Apr 29, 2026
MLS® 73509221
Listing Agent: Leavitt + Co Team
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73509221


