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296 Beacon St Apt 2
Listing Notes
296 Beacon is the ground up re-construction of the iconic residence of Oliver Wendell Holmes! Beautiful studio for rent, elegantly designed with high end finishes throughout the entire building, elevator access to all floors, laundry in building. Hardwood floors throughout, stainless steel appliances, calcutta bathrooms with heated bathroom floors, central heat and A/C. On site parking potentially available with heated driveway, steps to the Charles River. Available Sep 1, 2026 *NO UNDERGRADS*
Market Insights
$8/sqft vs a nearby median of $7/sqft.
- +14% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 340 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 3 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 9, 2026
- Photos
- 14 photos
- Property type
- apartment
- Status
- for rent