Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
CondominiumResidential
$1,140,116$1,464 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,150,000 on Nov 1, 2024

48 BEACON ST

BOSTON, MA 02108
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
779 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
779 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1.1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,150,000 · Nov 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,271 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$973,300 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$973,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,090,980

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.High Rise
CountySUFFOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Boston Adult Technical Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Quincy Upper SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02108These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.161
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33,417 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,589
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$241,580
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

48 Beacon St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Beacon Hill

What homes are worth in Boston 02108

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$476K$10M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Boston 02108.

How it measures up in Boston 02108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02108.

Estimated value$1,140,116
CheaperTypical $1,588,847Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1464
CheaperTypical $1395Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area779 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,291 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size779 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1899Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 48 Beacon St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBeacon HillBoston 02108Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,140,11652% of homes34% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$146468% of homes60% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than779 ft²43% of homes29% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than779 ft²47% of homes30% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193090% of homes85% of homes62% of homes

About 48 Beacon St

How much is 48 Beacon St, Boston, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 48 Beacon St, Boston, MA is $1,140,116 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,103,577 to $1,176,655. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 48 Beacon St, Boston, MA last sell?

48 Beacon St, Boston, MA last sold on Nov 1, 2024 for $1,150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 48 Beacon St, Boston, MA?

48 Beacon St, Boston, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 779 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 48 Beacon St, Boston, MA built?

48 Beacon St, Boston, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a high rise home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 48 Beacon St, Boston, MA?

48 Beacon St, Boston, MA is assigned to Boston Adult Technical Academy (high); Josiah Quincy Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Quincy Upper School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 48 Beacon St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02108?

Among the 1,489 homes in Boston 02108, it is worth more than 34% of them ($1,140,116 against a typical $1,588,847), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($1464 against a typical $1395), it is bigger than 29% of them (779 ft² against a typical 1,291 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (779 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 85% of them (1930 against a typical 1899). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 82% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 48 Beacon St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Beacon St, Boston, MA was $11,271. The county assessed it at $973,300.

More homes on Beacon St

Closest homes

More homes in Boston 02108

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 48 Beacon St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map