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589 BEACON ST

BOSTON, MA 02215
0
Baths
5,912 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.
1,389 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28,498 (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.$2,461,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$817,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,643,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,461,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.60 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.80%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.2018
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

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 Arts AcademyC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Carter Developmental Center
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Joseph J. Hurley K-8 SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02215These 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.107
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 100.77

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29,816 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,468
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,771
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

589 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Boston 02215
  • Older than 85% of homes in Boston 02215

How it measures up in Boston 02215

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02215.

Living area5,912 ft²
SmallerTypical 668 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1,389 ft²
SmallerTypical 653 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 589 Beacon St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFenway / KenmoreBoston 02215Suffolk County
Living areabigger than5,912 ft²95% of homes95% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1,389 ft²84% of homes86% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than189922% of homes15% of homes18% of homes

About 589 Beacon St

How big is 589 Beacon St, Boston, MA?

589 Beacon St, Boston, MA has 5,912 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 589 Beacon St, Boston, MA built?

589 Beacon St, Boston, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 589 Beacon St, Boston, MA?

589 Beacon St, Boston, MA is assigned to Boston Arts Academy (high), rated C-; Carter Developmental Center (middle); Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 589 Beacon St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02215?

Among the 2,678 homes in Boston 02215, it is bigger than 95% of them (5,912 ft² against a typical 668 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1,389 ft² against a typical 653 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1899 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 589 Beacon St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 589 Beacon St, Boston, MA was $28,498. The county assessed it at $2,461,000.

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