We are pleased to present 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 the property 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.
Sold for $3,675,000
$3,675,000
523 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118
8beds
5,789sqft
5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$635/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
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Hardwood floorsPrivate off-street parking spacesCustom woodworkOriginal fireplacesHigh ceilings
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Benzinger 860-424-7613,
Boston Realty Advisors 617-375-7900,
Christopher Hatem 781-690-4037
Bought with:
Paul Gleason
Fairfield Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73383548
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 7
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,789
- Total interior livable area: 5,789 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,789
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s)
Lot
- Size: 880 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 3390699
- Zoning: 99
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $635/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $99
- Annual tax amount: $27,938
- Date on market: 12/16/2025
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Sold | $3,675,000-6.9%$635/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,949,000-12.2%$682/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Listing removed | $4,500,000$777/sqft |
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| 2/1/2025 | Listing removed | $2,495 |
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| 1/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,495+66.3% |
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| 9/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000$777/sqft |
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| 1/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/23/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,500-10.4% |
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| 9/8/2020 | Listing removed | $1,675 |
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| 9/1/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,675-30.1% |
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| 4/23/2020 | Listing removed | $2,395 |
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| 3/23/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,395 |
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Public tax history
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Neighborhood: South End
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02118
- South End
- 523 Columbus Ave
