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290 Columbus Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$468,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
311
Sq Ft
$1,505
Price/Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
21
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 24, 2021 • MLS# 72885443 Copied! • Updated Oct 15, 2021

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $468,000
Final Sale Price: $468,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,505
Sale $/sq ft: $1,505
This property sold for $1,505 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 21 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
$1,505/sq ft
Area Average
$210/sq ft
Difference
+618.3%

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 high ceilings in a professionally managed building. The living area features a queen size Murphy bed that also has extra storage, lighting and a sofa. The kitchen has an island with bar stool seating, granite inset and storage. There are absolute black granite counters, full size stainless steel Bosch gas range, dishwasher and microwave. In-unit Maytag washer-dryer, oak flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, a large storage loft 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 or perfect for the first time homebuyer.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.3%
Price Range
22
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
Sold
Oct 14, 2021
$468,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
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Listed for Sale
Aug 24, 2021
$468,000
Original listing
Agent: Courtney Trautman Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72455586
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Apr 1, 2019
$469,000
MLS #72455586

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $874 $377,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$874
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$132
Per month
Assessed Value
$377,400

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 311 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $874
Assessed Value $377,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $132
Fee Includes Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Real Estate Taxes Reflect Residential Exemption Which Is Currently $3153.02.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures 85 sf storage loft not included in square footage.
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 22 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
311 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
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: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
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 BB810238
Office MLS ID BB5918
Listing Data Updated Oct 15, 2021 11:05 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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