Welcome to a distinguished residence where historic charm meets modern comfort. Spanning 2 grand Back Bay townhouses, this home offers city living at its finest. Originally built for the Lowell family & later home to John Updike, 151 Beacon features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, & over 2, 000 sq. ft. of sophisticated living space. Enjoy direct elevator access, a formal living room w/ gas fireplace, custom built-ins, & oversized windows framing picturesque Beacon Street views. The open-concept kitchen, enhanced by bay windows w/ striking John Hancock Tower views, boasts a central island & a second gas fireplace. The primary suite offers a luxurious retreat w/ an oversized walk-in closet & spacious ensuite bath. 2 additional bedrooms, a powder room, in-unit laundry, & two separate AC/heat units complete the layout. Set in a professionally managed, boutique building of just 6 residences, this home includes 1 tandem parking space & is around the corner from some of Bostons Historic landmarks.
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: 23904.72
- City Region: Back Bay
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: In between Berkeley Street and Clarendon
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: 0502750018, 4759301
- 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: 120
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Rowhouse
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public