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#73373851, The Biega + Kilgore Team, Listing Office: Compass
$1,495,000 List price
285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 Boston, MA 02116
$10,000
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2 beds
2 full
1,240 sqft
0.03 acres
$1,206 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407
Ideally situated on the border of the South End and Back Bay, Unit 407 at 285 Columbus is a sun-splashed, south-facing 2-bed, 2-bath condo in a boutique elevator building. A gracious entryway with a coat closet welcomes you into the front-facing open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area. The living room features a wall of windows that frame quintessential South End rooftop views, seamlessly flowing into a spacious dining area and the kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, and generous counter space. The primary bed offers plantation shutters, an office nook, huge custom closets, leading to an en-suite bath. A second bedroom and full bath round out this exceptional unit. Upgrades include wide-plank white oak engineered hardwood floors and a new washer/dryer. Enjoy iconic Boston vistas from the common roof deck. Convenient access to the best restaurants, shopping, public transport, and highways, with rental parking that both Back Bay and South End has to offer.
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(Price Changed)
(Price Changed)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,240 sqft
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingRented
MLS #73342732
ViewCity
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Flooring Type: Engineered Hardwood
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Rented
- View: City
- Exterior: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,495,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,205
- HOA Amount: $1,070
- HOA Frequency: Monthly
- Annual Tax Amount: $13,557
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Clarendon to Columbus
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,240 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
- MLS Number: 73342732
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
- Office Phone: (617) 266-4430
- Listing Agent: Bell Petrini Group
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2022 | Home Sold | $1,351,000 |
| Jun 17, 2008 | Home Sold | $940,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,243,800 | $13,557 |
| 2023 | $1,219,000 | $13,092 |
| 2022 | $1,207,100 | $13,133 |
| 2021 | $1,183,500 | $12,628 |
| 2020 | $1,096,000 | $11,574 |
| 2019 | $1,063,800 | $11,212 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Blackstone Innovation School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•380 Shawmut Ave
6
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•885 Washington St
2
Samuel W. Mason Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•150 Norfolk Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,734. The majority of Boston, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
31%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
17%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
66%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
41%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Music Concerts
Art Museums
Where do the neighbors shop?
Banana Republic
H&M
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jack In The Box
Chipotle
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Volkswagen
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407
The listing price of 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 property is $1,495,000.
The property 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 is a condo located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.
Active Listing: 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 are: Blackstone Innovation School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Josiah Quincy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Samuel W. Mason Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Orchard Gardens K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), James Condon K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), William Mckinley School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Quincy Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Snowden International School At Copley (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $13,557 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 15, 2022 for $1,351,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 is 1,240 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 is 1925.
This home is located at 285 Columbus Ave Unit 407 in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Ellis neighborhood. This 1,240 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,495,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Boston, MA there were more than 136 sold above asking price, over 160 sold below and more than 52 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Boston, MA increased by 31.8% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 47 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $840,482 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.