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290 Columbus Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$469,000
1
Baths
311
Sq Ft
$1,508
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1899
Year Built
16
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 21, 2019 • MLS# 72455586 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2019

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $469,000
Final Sale Price: $469,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,508
Sale $/sq ft: $1,508
This property sold for $1,508 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 16 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
$1,508/sq ft
Area Average
$210/sq ft
Difference
+619.7%

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

About this home

Pristine sun-filled Parlor level studio with soaring ceilings in a professionally managed building. Granite counters, stainless steel Bosch range, dishwasher and microwave, in-unit washer-dryer and new oak flooring complete the package. Unbeatable location, 350 feet to Back Bay Station and minutes to Boston’s best restaurants, shops and entertainment. The ideal pied-à-terre.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.3%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73544883
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$3,200
MLS #73544883 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73450658
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 24, 2025
$3,200
MLS #73450658
Previous Transaction - MLS #72885443
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Oct 14, 2021
$468,000
MLS #72885443
Sold
Apr 1, 2019
$469,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 21, 2019
$469,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary Kelleher Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $3,292 $314,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,292
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$203
Monthly
Assessed Value
$314,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 311 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,292
Assessed Value $314,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $203 Monthly
Fee Includes Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
311 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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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Neighborhood

South End

290 Columbus Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-426-6900
Agent MLS ID BB910328
Office MLS ID BB5918
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2019 1:17 PM 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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