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  • $872,500

    453 Massachusetts Ave APT 5, Roxbury, MA 02118

    2beds
    810sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1899
    -- sqft lot
    $872,500 Zestimate®
    $1,077/sqft
    $4,265 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $872,500

    $820,000 - $925,000

    $4,265/mo

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    What's special

    *See Matterport 3D Virtual Tour. Showings and Open Houses BY APPOINTMENT* Penthouse perfection with ROOF DECK and PARKING at Columbus Ave in Bostonâs South End. Value and renovation! Impeccably updated sunny, open plan 2 Bedroom. Just steps to orange line and #1 bus to Cambridge. Symphony Hall, Whole Foods, Northeastern University and Boston Medical all just blocks away. Wide-open floorplan is an entertainerâs dream. Kitchen with updated stainless appliances, gas cooking and granite counters. Skylit, living/dining with custom built-ins, gas fireplace and Back Bay tower views. Full marble bath off hall. King-size master. Sunny second bedroom. Custom fitted closets. Updated central air. Gas heating and hot water. Professionally managed, pet friendly, 70% owner occupied building. Easy-access, private roof deck with 360-degree Back Bay and South End views. Roof and roof deck both new in 2017. PLUS, the ultimate luxury - PARKING - behind your building. Everything you want. Just move-in!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven
    Features
    • Cable Available
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 810 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 871 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: ROXBW09P00965S026

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Materials
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Roxbury

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $20 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Shopping, Medical Facility, T-Station, Public Transportation, Highway Access, House Of Worship, University, Walk/Jog Trails
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal
    • Assoc Security: Intercom
    • Complex Complete: Yes
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Flooring: Wood, Marble
    • Heating: Central Heat, Gas, Forced Air
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    • Construction: Brick
    • Exterior: Brick
    • Exterior Unit Features: City View(s), Deck - Composite, Deck - Roof
    • Interior Features: Cable Available
    • Roof Material: Rubber
    • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range
    • Style: Rowhouse
    • Fee Interval: Monthly
    • CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Pending P&S

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/29/2020Sold$802,500+0.3%$991/sqft
    Source: LINK #214092 Report a problem
    6/10/2020Pending sale$800,000$988/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72666143 Report a problem
    6/2/2020Listed for sale$800,000+266.1%$988/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72666143 Report a problem
    7/8/2018Listing removed$3,600$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    3/1/2018Listed for rent$3,600-2.7%$4/sqft
    Source: Ivy Realty Group Report a problem
    9/28/2017Listing removed$3,700$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    7/13/2017Price change$3,700+19.4%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    6/28/2017Price change$3,100-6.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Coco Property Management Report a problem
    6/1/2017Price change$3,300-5.7%$4/sqft
    Source: Phoenix Realty Group Report a problem
    4/19/2017Price change$3,500-12.5%$4/sqft
    Source: Posted by: Register Signs Report a problem
    4/14/2017Listed for rent$4,000$5/sqft
    Source: Posted by: Register Signs Report a problem
    9/11/2008Sold$218,500-41.1%$270/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/14/2002Sold$371,000+1.6%$458/sqft
    Source: LINK #26262 Report a problem
    7/23/2001Sold$365,000+60.8%$451/sqft
    Source: LINK #29862 Report a problem
    10/14/1998Sold$227,000$280/sqft
    Source: LINK #7512 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,415 +9.7%$899,400 +3.3%
    2024$9,490 +4.6%$870,600 +3%
    2023$9,074 +3.7%$844,900 +5%
    2022$8,754 +7.9%$804,600 +5.8%
    2021$8,115 +16%$760,500 +14.8%
    2020$6,993 +3.2%$662,200 +3%
    2019$6,776 +6.6%$642,900 +6%
    2018$6,357 +521.3%$606,600 +6%
    2017$1,023 -83.1%$572,500 +4%
    2016$6,054 -0.7%$550,400 +9.4%
    2015$6,094 +6.4%$503,200 +15.5%
    2013$5,725 +12.8%$435,700 +11.9%
    2012$5,076 +1.9%$389,300
    2011$4,979 +7.5%$389,300 -0.1%
    2010$4,631 +16.3%$389,800 +4%
    2009$3,983 -3.1%$374,700
    2008$4,110 -0.2%$374,700
    2007$4,118 $374,700

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    Neighborhood: Roxbury

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