523 Columbus Avenue represents the opportunity to acquire an extremely rare brownstone asset in Boston’s highly coveted South End neighborhood. The property consists of 7 condominium units that feature stately finishes such as hardwood floors, high ceilings, original fireplaces, custom woodwork, and superior window lines with city views. The units range from studio through two bedroom units, and the asset improved by two private off-street parking spaces in the rear of the building. Although currently operating as a multifamily rental building, all 7 units at 523 Columbus are individually deeded as condominiums, allowing investors or owner occupiers the benefit of optionality. Additionally, 523 Columbus offers a value-add business plan through common area upgrades and light in unit renovations.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1899
Living Area: 5,789 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Boston Realty Advisors
Listing Agent: Kevin Benzinger
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Washer, Dryer
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior: Mudroom, Living Room, Kitchen
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 7
Total Bedroom Count: 8
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: City
Exterior: Balcony
Parking Information:
Parking: Off Street, Leased
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Level
Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air, Electric
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s), None
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Directions Information:
Directions: On Columbus Ave between Claremont Park and Greenwich Park.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $4,500,000
Price Per SqFt: $777/SqFt
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This property is $3.6M more than the Median Sold Price and $116/SqFt more than other homes in Boston, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73285552
Listing Office:
Office Name: Boston Realty Advisors
Listing Agent: Kevin Benzinger
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Blackstone Innovation School
380 Shawmut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.44 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
6
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Josiah Quincy Elementary School
885 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.88 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
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Samuel W. Mason Elementary School
150 Norfolk Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.20 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
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Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School
70 Worcester St
Distance between this listing and this school0.24 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
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Orchard Gardens K-8 School
906 Albany St
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
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Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School
40 Smith St
Distance between this listing and this school1.12 miles
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William Mckinley School
90 Warren Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.39 miles
Public District Grades KG-12
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Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers
360 Huntington Ave # Co
Distance between this listing and this school0.57 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
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Snowden International School At Copley
150 Newbury St
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $83,173. The most common annual income of people living in Boston, MA is less than $35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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This home is located at 523 Columbus Ave in Boston, MA and zip code 02118 in the Claremont neighborhood. This 5,789 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 05, 2024 and is currently priced at $4,500,000.
In October 2024, from all listings sold in Boston, MA there were more than 106 sold above asking price, over 167 sold below and more than 49 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Boston, MA increased by 9.7% between September 2024 and October 2024. Listings spent 40 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $815,961 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Disclaimer: The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein. We may make use of information provided by users of this website - see our Terms of Use for more details on our privacy policy.
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