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Sold for $3,250,000
    • $3,250,000

    551 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

    4beds
    5,344sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1870
    1,955 Square Feet Lot
    $5,320,200 Zestimate®
    $608/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,320,200

    $4.42M - $6.44M

    Not available

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    What's special

    Opportunity to create your South End dream home! Available now after almost 40 years, this home with enormous square footage square footage offering endless potential. High ceilings, original detail throughout, multiple fireplaces, and entry foyer. All rooms are grand in size and sun-drenched while offering spectacular Back Bay views. Direct access to parking space and walk out ground level basement. Located close to the best of both the South End and Back Bay. Close to numerous parks, the T, highways, and the trendiest restaurants and eateries. Buyer to do own due diligence, property is being sold “as is.”

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Post Advisory Group 617-908-4000,

    Engel & Volkers Boston 617-936-4194,

    Gillian Colman 813-334-4128

    Bought with:

    John Silk

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73213518

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 5
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 5,344
    • Total interior livable area: 5,344 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 1
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City View(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 1,955 Square Feet
    • Features: Zero Lot Line
    Details
    • Parcel number: 3390799
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1870

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $608/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $4,083,500
    • Annual tax amount: $44,510
    • Date on market: 1/4/2026
    • Exclusions: Foyer Mirror Is Excluded.

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/22/2024Sold$3,250,000$608/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73213518 Report a problem
    3/26/2024Contingent$3,250,000$608/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73213518 Report a problem
    3/18/2024Listed for sale$3,250,000-4.4%$608/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73213518 Report a problem
    3/18/2024Listing removed$3,400,000$636/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72611698 Report a problem
    11/13/2023Pending sale$3,400,000$636/sqft
    Source: Engel & Volkers #72611698 Report a problem
    5/5/2022Contingent$3,400,000$636/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72611698 Report a problem
    9/22/2021Pending sale$3,400,000$636/sqft
    Source: Engel & Volkers #72611698 Report a problem
    9/8/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Engel & Volkers Report a problem
    10/22/2020Pending sale$3,400,000$636/sqft
    Source: Engel & Voelkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem
    10/21/2020Price change$3,400,000-5.6%$636/sqft
    Source: Engel & Voelkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem
    9/14/2020Price change$3,600,000-9.9%$674/sqft
    Source: Engel & Voelkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem
    3/20/2020Listed for sale$3,995,000$748/sqft
    Source: Engel & V�lkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem
    2/5/2020Pending sale$3,995,000$748/sqft
    Source: Engel & V�lkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem
    1/24/2020Listed for sale$3,995,000$748/sqft
    Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem
    5/28/2019Listing removed$3,150$1/sqft
    Source: Concept Properties Report a problem
    5/18/2019Listed for rent$3,150+106.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Concept Properties Report a problem
    6/3/2015Listing removed$1,525
    Source: Boston Top Properties Report a problem
    5/7/2015Listed for rent$1,525-21.8%
    Source: Boston Top Properties Report a problem
    9/9/2014Listing removed$1,950
    Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem
    8/13/2014Listed for rent$1,950
    Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$45,749 +2.8%$3,950,700 -3.3%
    2024$44,510 +5.5%$4,083,500 +4%
    2023$42,173 +4%$3,926,700 +5.3%
    2022$40,556 +8.1%$3,727,600 +6%
    2021$37,522 +0.6%$3,516,600 -0.5%
    2020$37,307 +5.3%$3,532,900 +5.1%
    2019$35,442 +3.6%$3,362,600 +3%
    2018$34,225 +365.5%$3,265,700 +5%
    2017$7,353 -76.6%$3,108,800 +9%
    2016$31,373 -2.7%$2,852,100 +7.1%
    2015$32,255 +7.8%$2,663,500 +12%
    2014$29,908 +10.6%$2,377,400 +15.5%
    2013$27,042 +17.8%$2,058,000 +16.9%
    2012$22,961 +8.2%$1,760,800 +6.1%
    2011$21,230 +9.8%$1,659,900 +2%
    2010$19,334 +4.5%$1,627,400 -6.5%
    2009$18,500 -3%$1,740,400 +0.1%
    2008$19,076 $1,738,900
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: South End

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