290 Columbus Ave # 3, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End

$390,000

1

Beds

1

Baths

316

Sq Ft

$1,234

Price/Sq Ft

1900

Year Built

Condominium

Type

-1

Days on Market

Closed Listed Mar 19, 2015 • MLS# 71803288 Copied! • Updated Apr 9, 2015

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $389,000

Final Sale Price: $390,000

Difference: +$1,000 (+0.3%)

Performance Metrics

100.3%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

-1

Days on Market

Very fast sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $1,231

Sale $/sq ft: $1,234

This property sold for $1,234 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only -1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$1,234/sq ft

Area Average

$184/sq ft

Difference

+570.1%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

This completely updated one bedroom condo offers everything a city buyer could ask for! Enjoy an open layout, southern exposure, modern updates and your own private outdoor deck area. All of this located in a picturesque Boston brownstone just a few steps from Back Bay Station! Washer and dryer in unit, central air, high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, and an updated kitchen with granite and stainless highlight this terrific condo. The building is fully renovated, and well managed with high owner-occupancy (7 out of 8 owner occupied!); truly the perfect property for an owner-resident or a savvy investor. Close to all the best that both the Back Bay and South End have to offer w/ a WalkScore of 99, a "Walkers Paradise!"

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Property History

Market Insights

20.1%

Price Range

20

Total Days on Market

2

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73304114

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Dec 20, 2024

$487,000

MLS #73304114

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Previous Transaction - MLS #72165811

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Jun 28, 2017

$465,000

MLS #72165811

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✓

Sold

Apr 8, 2015

$390,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 20

🏠

Listed for Sale

Mar 19, 2015

$389,000

Original listing

Agent: ResCo Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
12/20/2024	🏷️ Previously Sold	$487,000	-	-	MLS #73304114
06/28/2017	🏷️ Previously Sold	$465,000	-	-	MLS #72165811
04/08/2015	✓ Sold	$390,000	-	-	Property sold
03/19/2015	🏠 Listed for Sale	$389,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2015	$3,772	$311,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$3,772

Tax Year 2015

HOA Fee

$192

Monthly

Assessed Value

$311,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1900

Living Area 316 sq ft

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Central, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Bamboo

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement N

Laundry First Floor, In Unit

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features Deck

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,772

Assessed Value $311,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $192 Monthly

Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Owner-Occupied Units 7

Pets Yes w/ Restrictions

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Refrigerator Needs Repair

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Brownstone","Attached"]

Unit/Building 3

Sq Ft Source Other

Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs (2)

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

316 sq ft

Total Rooms

2

Stories

1

Entry Level

1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1

Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Kitchen

Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded

Living Room

Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting

Master Bedroom

Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting

Other Floor

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Bathroom3

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

No

Interior Features

Flooring: Bamboo

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: First Floor, In Unit

Security: Intercom, Other

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type: Brownstone, Attached

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck

Patio & Porch: Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

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: 20.2

Improved 363 spots from last year

-38.1 below state avg

125 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-12

F

Blackstone Elementary School

0.4 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3

Improved 12 spots from last year

-31.9 below state avg

582 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

Kingsley Montessori School

0.5 mi

Grades PK-06

The Learning Project

0.5 mi

Grades K-06

C

Hurley K-8 School

0.6 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8

Dropped 23 spots from last year

-22.4 below state avg

335 students Moderate

Grades PK-08

Park Street School

0.7 mi

Grades K-07

Advent School

0.8 mi

Grades K-06

D

Perkins Elementary School

0.9 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9

Improved 29 spots from last year

-27.3 below state avg

167 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

B

Excel Academy Charter School

1.1 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9

Improved 160 spots from last year

-3.3 below state avg

1,379 students Moderate

High Graduation Rate Rising School

Grades 05-12

D

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

1.1 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7

Improved 13 spots from last year

-29.5 below state avg

689 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Middle School Academy

1.5 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

1.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Nativity Prep School

2.3 mi

Grades 05-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

2.5 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9

Improved 187 spots from last year

-16.3 below state avg

1,126 students Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

2.7 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

2.8 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

3.7 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

7.0 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9

Improved 20 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

477 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Timilty Middle

1.4 mi

UP Academy

1.5 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

Cathedral High School

0.4 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

0.5 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6

Improved 4 spots from last year

-13.6 below state avg

557 students Very Diverse

12 sports • 208 athletes

High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

Newman School

0.6 mi

Grades 07-12

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

1.4 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1

Improved 94 spots from last year

+2.9 above state avg

1,509 students Very Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

1.4 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7

Improved 356 spots from last year

-26.6 below state avg

565 students Diverse

10 sports • 242 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

1.5 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3

Improved 61 spots from last year

+15.1 above state avg

2,424 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

2.2 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9

Improved 214 spots from last year

+5.7 above state avg

1,693 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

D

Charlestown High School

2.4 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0

Improved 49 spots from last year

-27.2 below state avg

754 students Diverse

11 sports • 488 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

C

Ruth Batson Academy

2.5 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6

Improved 346 spots from last year

-30.6 below state avg

604 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

Meridian Academy

2.8 mi

Grades 06-09

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South End

290 Columbus Ave # 3, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent ResCo Team

Agent MLS ID TM007512

Office MLS ID BB5921

Listing Data Updated Apr 9, 2015 9:11 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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