285 Columbus Ave # 601, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$784,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$784,000
Final Sale Price:
$784,000
Difference:
+$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
90
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$916
Sale $/sq ft:
$916
This property sold for $916 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold exactly at the asking price.
The property spent 90 days on market before selling.
About this home
This beautiful open floor plan one bedroom with high ceilings and great views is the first one traded publicly since 2013. Superior location at BackBay station, and quick access to Mass Pike and the pulse of the city. Perfect entertaining space with huge kitchen island open into living /dining room. Granite counters with stainless appliances offer an inviting cooking and entertaining kitchen. Lovely foyer flows into the living space with entry closet. Huge bath, with marble floors/counters and walk-in shower. Large bedroom with oversized windows has space for desk and work area as well as walk-in closet with custom buildout including drawer stacks/shelving and multiple areas to hang clothes. In unit stack laundry, common bike storage, enormous fully furnished common roof deck with sweeping city views, concierge and full time superintendent complete the services for this fantastic building and condo. Taxes W/residential exemption $5102.75
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Property History
Market Insights
63
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Feb 17, 2016
$784,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 63
Listed for Sale
Nov 18, 2015
$784,000
Original listing
Agent: Robb Silva
Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2016 | ✓ Sold | $784,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/18/2015 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $784,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,886 | $688,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,886
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$563
Per month
Assessed Value
$688,000
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1924
Living Area
856 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Marble
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck - Roof
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Rented
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,886
Assessed Value
$688,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$563
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
601
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (5)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
63 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1924
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
856 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
6
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Marble
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Intercom, Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1924
Effective Year (Renovated):
2008
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick, Stone
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Detached, Rented
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
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
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-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
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
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
2.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
1.5 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 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
0.5 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
1.5 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
2.6 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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Neighborhood
Back Bay
285 Columbus Ave # 601, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Robb Silva
Listing Office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone
617-266-5200
Agent MLS ID
BB921804
Office MLS ID
AC1396
Listing Data Updated
Feb 17, 2016 3:07 PM EST
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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