Location! Impeccable, sun-drenched, over-sized, South End 1 Bedroom. Exposures on 3 sides (South, West and North). Plus deck overlooking Back Bay. Coveted corner location on Braddock Park. Where the South End meets the Back Bay. Steps to the T, the Pru and all the South End’s shops / restaurants. This crisply finished and upgraded home is nestled on the third floor of a classic brownstone with freshly painted and upgraded common areas. Entertainment-sized, corner living / dining with south-facing bay window, west-facing window overlooking Braddock Park, decorative fireplace and custom chandelier. Upgraded kitchen with LG stainless steel appliances, quartzite counters and gas cooking. Huge, corner, bow-windowed bedroom with North and West exposures overlooks the Back Bay, walk-in closet and brand-new carpet. Large full bath with subway tile, granite-topped vanity and floors. W/D. Professionally managed building. Gas-fired hot water heat. Hardwoods. Deck. Freshly painted. Just move-in!
For sale
Price cut: $30K (9/16)
$819,000
437 Columbus Ave APT 3, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
752sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1865
-- sqft lot
$795,200 Zestimate®
$1,089/sqft
$471/mo HOA
What's special
Decorative fireplaceDeck overlooking back bayGas-fired hot water heatGas cookingCustom chandelierWalk-in closetSouth-facing bay window
- 141 days
- 285
- 20
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lucas Garofalo 617-680-9155,
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay 617-542-0012
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73513020
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 752
- Total interior livable area: 752 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 752
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite
Details
- Parcel number: 4280121
- Zoning: Res/Comm
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Brick, Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1865
- Major remodel year: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $471 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,089/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $765
- Annual tax amount: $5,171
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
Estimated market value
$795,200
$755,000 - $835,000
$3,095/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Price change | $819,000-3.5%$1,089/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,100$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $849,000-4.5%$1,129/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $889,000+14.3%$1,182/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73513020 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2022 | Sold | $778,000+51.1%$1,035/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72963257 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2012 | Sold | $515,000-1.9%$685/sqft |
Source: LINK #130321 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2012 | Listed for sale | $525,000+49.1%$698/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - #71342083 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2001 | Sold | $352,000$468/sqft |
Source: LINK #4180 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,859 +9.9% | $765,000 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $8,058 +7.5% | $739,300 +6% |
| 2023 | $7,493 +3.6% | $697,700 +5% |
| 2022 | $7,230 +2% | $664,500 |
| 2021 | $7,090 -1.5% | $664,500 -2.6% |
| 2020 | $7,201 +3.2% | $681,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,979 +6.6% | $662,100 +6% |
| 2018 | $6,547 +320% | $624,700 +6% |
| 2017 | $1,559 -75% | $589,500 +4% |
| 2016 | $6,236 +7.7% | $566,900 +18.5% |
| 2015 | $5,792 +4.9% | $478,300 +9% |
| 2014 | $5,521 +1.5% | $438,900 +6% |
| 2013 | $5,441 +5.6% | $414,100 +4.8% |
| 2012 | $5,153 +1.9% | $395,200 |
| 2011 | $5,055 +7.7% | $395,200 |
| 2010 | $4,695 +13.5% | $395,200 +1.5% |
| 2009 | $4,137 -3.1% | $389,200 |
| 2008 | $4,270 -0.9% | $389,200 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $4,308 | $392,000 |
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