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285 Columbus Ave Unit 407, Boston, MA, 02116

$1,525,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,240 SqFt
$1,230/SqFt
Condo

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285 Columbus Ave Unit 407, Boston$1,525,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$10,000*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeCondominium
ParkingRented
Year Built1925
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ViewCity
MLS #73301526
Lot Size0.03 Acres
StatusActive

About 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407

Ideally situated on the border of the South End and Back Bay, Unit 407 at 285 Columbus is a sun-splashed, south-facing 2-bed, 2-bath condo in a boutique elevator building. A gracious entryway with a coat closet welcomes you into the front-facing open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area. The living room features a wall of windows that frame quintessential South End rooftop views, seamlessly flowing into a spacious dining area and the kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, and generous counter space. The primary bed offers plantation shutters, an office nook, huge custom closets, leading to an en-suite bath. A second bedroom and full bath round out this exceptional unit. Upgrades include wide-plank white oak engineered hardwood floors and a new washer/dryer. Enjoy iconic Boston vistas from the common roof deck. Convenient access to the best restaurants, shopping, public transport, and highways, with rental parking that both Back Bay and South End has to offer.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Living Area: 1,240 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
  • Office Phone: (617) 266-4430
  • Listing Agent: Bell Petrini Group

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Flooring Type: Engineered Hardwood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: City
  • Exterior: Deck - Roof, City View(s)

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Rented

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Quincy Upper School, Public District Grades 6-12
  • Snowden International School At Copley, Public District Grades 9-12
  • O'Bryant School Math/Science, Public District Grades 7-12
  • Joseph J Hurley, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Orchard Gardens, Public District Grades PK-8
  • James P Timilty Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Blackstone, Public District Grades PK-5
  • Josiah Quincy, Public District Grades PK-5
  • Samuel W Mason, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Clarendon to Columbus

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,525,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $1,230/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $1070
  • Frequency: Monthly

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $12,628
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Boston, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$816.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$659

Avg. Days On Market

41

# of Sold Homes

308

285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 vs Boston

20 DAYS ON ROCKET

-21 Days

$1,525,000

+$708.6K More

$1,230/SqFt

+$571 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $708.6K more than the Median Sold Price and $571/SqFt more than other homes in Boston, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73301526

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
  • Office Phone: (617) 266-4430
  • Listing Agent: Bell Petrini Group

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 17, 2008Home Sold
$940,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$12,628$1,183,500
2020$11,574$1,096,000
2019$11,212$1,063,800
2018$11,149$1,063,800
2017$10,730$1,013,200

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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2
/10

  • Blackstone

  • 380 Shawmut Ave

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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6
/10

  • Josiah Quincy

  • 885 Washington St

  • 0.47 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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2
/10

  • Samuel W Mason

  • 150 Norfolk Ave

  • 1.46 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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6
/10

  • Joseph J Hurley

  • 70 Worcester St

  • 0.60 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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2
/10

  • Orchard Gardens

  • 906 Albany St

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • James P Timilty Middle School

  • 205 Roxbury St

  • 1.44 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Quincy Upper School

  • 152 Arlington St

  • 0.28 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-12

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1
/10

  • Snowden International School At Copley

  • 150 Newbury St

  • 0.31 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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9
/10

  • O'Bryant School Math/Science

  • 55 Malcolm X Blvd

  • 1.35 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,734. The most common annual income of people living in Boston, MA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently Asked Questions About 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 property is $1,525,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 is a condo located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 are:
Blackstone: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Josiah Quincy: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Samuel W Mason: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Joseph J Hurley: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Orchard Gardens: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
James P Timilty Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Quincy Upper School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Snowden International School At Copley: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
O'Bryant School Math/Science: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $12,628 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 17, 2008 for $940,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 is 1,240 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Suffolk County›Boston›02116›285 Columbus Ave Unit 407

This home is located at 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Ellis neighborhood. This 1,240 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,525,000.

In September 2024, from all listings sold in Boston, MA there were more than 87 sold above asking price, over 180 sold below and more than 41 were sold right at the asked price. Between August 2024 and September 2024, Boston, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 20.9%. In September 2024 median list price was $816,340 and the average listing age was 41 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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