501 Beale St Unit 15H
Higher is a better buy. 50 is "priced about right for what it is". The last step curves the raw advantage onto 0–100, so points stop being one-for-one at the extremes.
💵What this unit actually costs per month
27% of that payment is not the mortgage. The HOA fee alone is $91,920 over five years — money that buys you no equity. A calculator that defaulted the fee to zero would have quoted you $10,613.
Not FHA-approved. No 3.5%-down FHA financing on this unit, so the realistic floor is a 5%-down conventional loan ($79,750). Common for small associations and not a defect on its own, but it does remove FHA buyers from your resale pool.
Minimum realistic down payment here: 5% · verify on HUD's lookup
Rate is the Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year average for the week of 2026-10-08 — a national survey figure, not a quote. Tax, insurance and closing costs are estimates; your own Loan Estimate is the real number.
This building's HOA fees
2 recorded pointsReconstructed from 6 units of recorded sales at 501 Beale St — every recorded sale carries its HOA fee and date. No listing site shows this.
We have a few recorded HOA fees for this building but not yet enough to call a reliable trend, so these are the raw points — no rate implied. Its documents fill in the reserve health and assessment risk.
🏢 Get this building's full reserve & assessment report — free →✅ Positives
- On market 70 days → some leverage
- Garage parking
- Low HOA (1.2%/yr)
- Newer build (2006)
⚠️ Cons
- 45% above model fair value
- HOA $1532/mo
- Ground floor
🚩 Red flags
- Very high HOA $1532/mo (full-service high-rise)
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Price history (this unit)
- Jul 21, 2026 — Listed $1,650,000
Description
Welcome to 15H at the Watermark, a stunning, light-filled 15th floor condo with dead on water views. Built in 2006 in a timeless modern style, the property is on the highly desireable south corner, with windows on both sides and fantastic city, waterfront and/or water views from every window. The floor plan is maximized by an open living-dining-kitchen layout, with black granite counters, stainless appliances and gas range. The primary suite has water views and esuite marble bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower and double vanity sinks. A generous guest bedroom has city views and a home office alcove. Hardwood floors throughout. In-unit washer dryer. The Watermark has a 24/7 lobby…