Introducing Columbia on Newbury. Boutique Style City living in the heart of the Back Bay. The building consists of 2 luxury apartments on the upper levels. Currently available is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with a Private Patio. Listed at 1049 SF plus the 211 SF patio. The apartment features eye catching 12’ ceilings throughout. The 8’ high solid wood doors, also seen throughout the apartment, were reclaimed and refinished from the old structure. Other features include Central A/C and Heat. The kitchen comes complete with quartz counters, GE Profile and Energy Star appliances which includes a 30” Induction and Convection Range. In unit Washer/Dryer. Locally forested Hickory Floors throughout. Exposed original brick, restored by a master craftsman. The patio features floating porcelain pavers and a Weber gas grill. Lower levels consist of a new Japanese Izakaya Bar/Restaurant on the ground level. On the Parlor Level, (the first floor), is the home of Blue Bottle Coffee.
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2,294,200 | $2,142,200 | $4,436,400 | — |
| Date | Price | Book/Page |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2015 | $9 | 55235/119 |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2025 |
Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1687879
|
Open | $7,000 |
| Sep 13, 2023 |
Long Form/Alteration Permit
SIGNES
Signs
Permit #ALT1522510
|
Open | $2,200 |
| Aug 31, 2023 |
Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1520887
|
Open | $1,000 |
| Aug 17, 2023 |
Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1514875
|
Closed | $14,000 |
| Aug 9, 2023 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1512554
|
Open | $60,000 |
| Jul 2, 2023 |
Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1490257
|
Closed | $4,000 |
| Dec 6, 2022 |
Certificate of Occupancy
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #COO1339546
|
Closed | — |
| Mar 30, 2022 |
Long Form/Alteration Permit
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #ALT1298019
|
Closed | — |
| Jun 29, 2021 |
Certificate of Occupancy
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #COO1213488
|
Closed | $250,000 |
| Jun 11, 2021 |
Long Form/Alteration Permit
SIGNES
Signs
Permit #ALT1196028
|
Closed | $3,163 |
This property sold exactly at the asking price.
With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
Back Bay
163 Newbury Street # 1, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 04/27/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $8,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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