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242 Beacon St # 1, Boston MA 02116

Residential Lease

1 Bedrooms

1 Full Baths

685 SqFt

Total Parking: 0

Built in 0

Date Available: February 1st, 2026,

Deposit Required: Last Month, Security Deposit

Pets: No

Broker Fee: Unknown

A most charming and gracious front-facing, sunny side 1 BR/1 BA, 685 SF home w elevator. Located in a former Beacon St Mansion once owned by Godfrey Lowell Cabot, the oversized front facing living room has a radiant bay window, refinished rich oak hardwood flrs w walnut stain, crisp white English country style built-in bookshelves & cabinets. The cozy bedroom is tucked away off the living room yet gets great light for an interior space. A curved doorway graces the hallway, leading to a large updated bathroom w tumbled stone tile, charming wall sconces, & a stylish, designer pedestal sink. A large walk-in closet has been converted w shelving & is currently used as an office off the fully applcd spacious kitchen. Central A/C. The Charles River is your backyard and The Back Bay your front. Truly a Home Sweet Home!

This home has been viewed 6 times

Last Checked: January 28th, 2026 at 6:03pm (Source: MLS PIN #73472117)

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Condominium

Leasing Information for 242 Beacon St # 1, Boston MA 02116

Listing ID73472117

Property TypeResidential Lease / Condominium

Price$2,850 ($4.16/SqFt)

Available NowNo

Available DateFebruary 1st, 2026

Date Available Note

First Month Required

Last Month RequiredYes

Security Deposit RequiredYes

Security Deposit Amount$2,850

Insurance RequiredNo

Reference RequiredYes

Fee Paid By TenantContact Agent

Application Fee

Rent Price IncludesHeat, Hot Water

Pet PolicyNo

Smoking

Other Fees

Other Rental Restrictions

Lease Term15 months

Property Features for 242 Beacon St # 1, Boston MA 02116

Approximate Living Area Total685 SqFt

Living Area Includes BasementYes

Rooms3

Bedrooms1

Bathrooms (Full)1

Bathrooms (Half)0

Primary En Suite BathroomYes

Total Parking0

HeatingNo

CoolingNo

LaundryOff-Site

Fireplaces0

Flooring

Appliances

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Entry Level1

Waterfront Features

Disclosures for 242 Beacon St # 1, Boston MA 02116

Lead Paint

UFFI

Living Area Includes BasementYes

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourceOther

Senior CommunityNo

Exclusions

Disclosures

Year Built0

Year Built Source

AssociationNo

Commission Paid To Cooperating Agent

Location Information for 242 Beacon St # 1, Boston MA 02116

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Neighborhood(s)

MLS AreaBack Bay

Area Amenities

Contact Information for 242 Beacon St # 1, Boston MA 02116

Agent

Name: Andrea Whitcomb

Office

Name: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Phone: 617-426-6900

Exclusive Listing Agent

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Andrea Whitcomb

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 426-6900

Text Agent Call Agent Call Office

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