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285 Columbus Ave # 601, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$784,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
856
Sq Ft
$916
Price/Sq Ft
1924
Year Built
1
Garage Space
90
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 18, 2015 • MLS# 71934021 Copied! • Updated Feb 17, 2016

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$916/sq ft
Area Average
$204/sq ft
Difference
+349.8%

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

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

99.5%
Price Range
63
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73551120
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 16, 2026
$3,900
MLS #73551120 - Active
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

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
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Rented
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
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
Seller Disclosures None
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
For Sale
Year Built
1924
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
856 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
6

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

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
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
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
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
2.8 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
H

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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Back Bay

285 Columbus Ave # 601, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

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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