437 Columbus Ave # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$435,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
814
Sq Ft
$534
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1899
Year Built
Condominium
Type
20
Days on Market
Sold 2006 Listed Sep 13, 2006 • MLS# 70457135 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $449,000
Final Sale Price: $435,000
Difference: $14,000 (-3.1%)
Performance Metrics
96.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $552
Sale $/sq ft: $534
This property sold for $534 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.1% below the original asking price.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Entertainer’s dream! Oversized, renovated parlor 1 Bed. Steps to the Pru and transportation. Expansive sunny livingroom w/ wainscoting, soaring ceilings and elaborate marble mantle. Spacious, bay-windowed, eat-in kitchen w/ center island, maple cabinets, granite counters and gas cooking. Sun filled bedroom w/ ample closet space. Separate dressing area w/ large closet. Full bath w/ pedestal sink, granite and subway tile. Hardwoods. Washer/Dryer. Gas heat. Private deck.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

39.6%
Price Range
170
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73599591
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 6, 2026
$719,900
MLS #73599591 - Active
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Sold
Oct 20, 2006
$435,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 170
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Listed for Sale
Sep 13, 2006
$449,000
Original listing
Agent: Lucas Garofalo Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2006 $3,497 $314,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,497
Tax Year 2006
HOA Fee
$165
Per month
Assessed Value
$314,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 814 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $3,497
Assessed Value $314,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $165
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 5
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws (3)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
814 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Effective Year (Renovated): 2001
Structure Type: Rowhouse, Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.2 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.3 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.4 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.6 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.9 mi | #325 of 352 | Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
0.9 mi
Grades K-07
Kids Are People School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.0 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.6 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.7 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.8 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.2 mi
UP Academy
1.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.1 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.2 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.9 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.5 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.7 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

South End

437 Columbus Ave # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lucas Garofalo
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone 617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID BB902679
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 1:10 AM EDT
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