SELLERS OFFERING A $10,000 CLOSING COST CREDIT TO BUYERS. Beautifully renovated professionally-managed 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo in the heart of Boston's South End! The first thing you notice when you step into this upper-floor unit is the abundance of natural light filling the open-concept living room/dining room/kitchen which is perfect for entertaining. The renovated kitchen is stocked with upgraded stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Both the generously sized primary bedroom as well as the second bedroom feature great closet space and pleasantly surprising views. The recently renovated bathroom is highlighted by a fully tiled marble shower. The common laundry for the building is located in the basement. Located within 0.5 miles of the Prudential Center, Back Bay T-Station, Southwest Corridor Park, as well as all of the amazing shopping, cafes, and bars on Tremont Street.
Sold for $789,000
$789,000
521 Columbus Ave APT 5, Boston, MA 02118
2beds
690sqft
Condominium
Built in 1850
-- sqft lot
$861,100 Zestimate®
$1,143/sqft
$4,111 Estimated rent
Home value
$861,100
$818,000 - $913,000
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Great closet spaceSouthwest corridor parkAmazing shoppingRenovated kitchenUpgraded stainless steel appliancesGranite countertops
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Listed by:
John Farrell-Clancy 617-750-7124,
Mabel Real Estate 617-750-7124,
John Farrell-Clancy 617-750-7124
Bought with:
The Toland Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73202166
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 690
- Total interior livable area: 690 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Details
- Parcel number: 4276838
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Intercom
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $296 monthly
- Amenities included: Laundry
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2024 | Sold | $789,000-3.2%$1,143/sqft |
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| 3/15/2024 | Contingent | $815,000$1,181/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Price change | $815,000-1.2%$1,181/sqft |
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| 2/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $825,000$1,196/sqft |
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| 12/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/29/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,200+18.5%$5/sqft |
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| 11/29/2023 | Listing removed | $825,000$1,196/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $825,000+12.6%$1,196/sqft |
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| 6/3/2019 | Sold | $733,000-0.8%$1,062/sqft |
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| 3/24/2019 | Pending sale | $739,000$1,071/sqft |
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| 3/14/2019 | Price change | $739,000-2.6%$1,071/sqft |
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| 2/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $759,000+94.6%$1,100/sqft |
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| 3/30/2017 | Listing removed | $2,700$4/sqft |
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| 1/17/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,700$4/sqft |
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| 9/14/2010 | Sold | $390,000+5.4%$565/sqft |
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| 6/5/2010 | Listing removed | $369,900$536/sqft |
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| 5/29/2010 | Listed for sale | $369,900$536/sqft |
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| 4/9/2009 | Listing removed | $369,900$536/sqft |
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| 4/4/2009 | Listed for sale | $369,900-14%$536/sqft |
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| 10/8/2004 | Sold | $430,000+26.3%$623/sqft |
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| 5/24/2002 | Sold | $340,400+46.4%$493/sqft |
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| 10/1/1999 | Sold | $232,500+66.7%$337/sqft |
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| 2/24/1997 | Sold | $139,500+21.3%$202/sqft |
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| 12/1/1989 | Sold | $115,000$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,766 +10% | $757,000 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $7,971 +4.6% | $731,300 +3% |
| 2023 | $7,622 +3.6% | $709,700 +5% |
| 2022 | $7,354 +2% | $675,900 |
| 2021 | $7,212 +12.9% | $675,900 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $6,387 +5.5% | $604,800 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $6,056 +6.6% | $574,600 +6% |
| 2018 | $5,682 +558.7% | $542,200 +6% |
| 2017 | $863 -84.1% | $511,700 +4% |
| 2016 | $5,412 | $492,000 +10.1% |
| 2015 | $5,412 +4.9% | $446,900 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $5,160 +1.5% | $410,200 +6% |
| 2013 | $5,084 +1.4% | $386,900 +0.6% |
| 2012 | $5,014 +2% | $384,500 |
| 2011 | $4,918 +7.7% | $384,500 |
| 2010 | $4,568 +7.7% | $384,500 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $4,240 -3.1% | $398,900 |
| 2008 | $4,376 | $398,900 |
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Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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