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.”
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
$5,454,500 Zestimate®
$608/sqft
$12,949 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,454,500
$4.53M - $6.60M
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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 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Community
- 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
Location
- Region: Boston
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2024 | Sold | $3,250,000$608/sqft |
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| 3/26/2024 | Contingent | $3,250,000$608/sqft |
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| 3/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000-4.4%$608/sqft |
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| 3/18/2024 | Listing removed | $3,400,000$636/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72611698 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2023 | Pending sale | $3,400,000$636/sqft |
Source:  Engel & Volkers #72611698 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2022 | Contingent | $3,400,000$636/sqft |
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| 9/22/2021 | Pending sale | $3,400,000$636/sqft |
Source: Engel & Volkers #72611698 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Engel & Volkers Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2020 | Pending sale | $3,400,000$636/sqft |
Source: Engel & Voelkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2020 | Price change | $3,400,000-5.6%$636/sqft |
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| 9/14/2020 | Price change | $3,600,000-9.9%$674/sqft |
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| 3/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000$748/sqft |
Source: Engel & V�lkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2020 | Pending sale | $3,995,000$748/sqft |
Source: Engel & V�lkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000$748/sqft |
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #72611698 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2019 | Listing removed | $3,150$1/sqft |
Source: Concept Properties Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,150+106.6%$1/sqft |
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| 6/3/2015 | Listing removed | $1,525 |
Source: Boston Top Properties Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,525-21.8% |
Source: Boston Top Properties Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2014 | Listing removed | $1,950 |
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,950 |
Source: New Wave Boston Real Estate Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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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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- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02118
- South End
- 551 Columbus Ave
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