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  • $1,395,600

    285 Columbus Ave Unit 502, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    1,131sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1924
    -- sqft lot
    $1,395,600 Zestimate®
    $1,234/sqft
    $5,605 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,395,600

    $1.30M - $1.51M

    $5,605/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Open House Canceled - Sophisticated 2 Bed 2 Full Bath in Prime Location! Enjoy both of Boston's most desirable neighborhoods. Ideally located where the Back Bay meets the South End. Steps to Boston's best restaurants & shopping. Spacious, sunny unit features high end finishes, wide-planked walnut floors, high ceilings, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, large granite island, spa rainfall showers, oversized windows, track lighting, huge master bedroom w/ en-suite bath & 2 closets, washer/dryer, central AC & many recent updates by interior designer. The Columbus Lofts is a European inspired full service elegant boutique building converted in 2008 featuring front desk concierge, elevators, roof deck w/ spectacular skyline views, bike storage, & on-site superintendent. Rental garage parking available. Steps to Back Bay Station, Copley Place, Prudential Center, John Hancock Tower, Newbury Street, Commuter Rail, Amtrak, Mass Pike. Walk Score 97 & Transit score 99.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,131 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1,131 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW04P00548S066

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1924

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $839 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,234/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,181,300
    • Annual tax amount: $13,679

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/28/2018Sold$1,130,000$999/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/19/2018Pending sale$1,130,000$999/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72324643 Report a problem
    7/17/2018Price change$1,130,000-1.7%$999/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72324643 Report a problem
    5/10/2018Listed for sale$1,150,000$1,017/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72324643 Report a problem
    2/1/2018Listing removed$4,000$4/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72236565 Report a problem
    12/22/2017Listed for rent$4,000-20%$4/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72236565 Report a problem
    12/6/2017Listing removed$1,150,000$1,017/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72173342 Report a problem
    9/12/2017Price change$1,150,000-0.9%$1,017/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72173342 Report a problem
    8/8/2017Price change$1,160,000-1.2%$1,026/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72173342 Report a problem
    7/23/2017Price change$1,174,000-0.9%$1,038/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72173342 Report a problem
    7/15/2017Price change$1,185,000-0.8%$1,048/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72173342 Report a problem
    6/6/2017Listed for sale$1,195,000$1,057/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72173342 Report a problem
    6/6/2017Pending sale$1,195,000$1,057/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72173342 Report a problem
    5/31/2017Listed for sale$1,195,000+42.6%$1,057/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72173342 Report a problem
    5/22/2017Sold--0
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    12/13/2016Listing removed$5,000+11.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    5/31/2013Sold$838,000+1.1%$741/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/25/2011Listing removed$4,500$4/sqft
    Source: Otis & Ahearn - 84 Atlantic #71235543 Report a problem
    5/20/2011Listed for rent$4,500$4/sqft
    Source: Otis & Ahearn - 84 Atlantic #71235543 Report a problem
    5/4/2011Listing removed$829,000$733/sqft
    Source: Otis & Ahearn - 84 Atlantic #71135994 Report a problem
    11/6/2010Listed for sale$829,000+5.6%$733/sqft
    Source: Kevin J. Ahearn #71135994 Report a problem
    6/5/2008Sold$785,000$694/sqft
    Source: LINK #91025 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,679 +10.2%$1,181,300 +3.7%
    2024$12,412 +3.6%$1,138,700 +2%
    2023$11,985 -0.3%$1,115,900 +1%
    2022$12,023 +4%$1,105,100 +2%
    2021$11,560 +11.2%$1,083,400 +10%
    2020$10,398 +3.2%$984,700 +3%
    2019$10,074 +0.6%$955,800
    2018$10,017 +316.1%$955,800 +5%
    2017$2,407 -75%$910,300 +4%
    2016$9,628 +1.9%$875,300 +12.1%
    2015$9,453 +5.1%$780,600 +9.2%
    2014$8,996 +2.4%$715,100 +7%
    2013$8,781 -2%$668,300 -2.8%
    2012$8,964 +2%$687,400
    2011$8,792 +7.7%$687,400
    2010$8,166 $687,400
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    Neighborhood: South End

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