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549 Columbus Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$550,000
Est. $3,549/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
439
Sq Ft
$1,253
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1899
Year Built
33
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 31, 2023 • MLS# 73117645 Copied!

About this home

This 1 bed, 1 bath condo is the perfect place for anyone looking for a convenient &comfortable living space. Offering 439 sqft, this unit highlights an excellent layout that takes full advantage of its size. Gleaming hardwood floors lead the way through this home as you enter the elevated open concept kitchen w plenty of cabinetry & granite countertop space. The living room features exposed brick walls providing a cozy atmosphere while still feeling chic & modern. This home also has an in-unit washer/dryer for added convenience. This great South End location has something for everyone; shopping nearby, excellent restaurants within walking distance, & access to multiple universities just blocks away! Plus there is even a single parking available (for purchase) if needed! Enjoy being within walking distance from the T while enjoying the peace & quiet provided by this 2nd floor un. Ideal oppty for a young professional seeking their first home / investor seeking a prime

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 549-2 COLUMBUS AVENUE REALTY TRUST
Mailing Address C/O CAROLYN TRAN, BOSTON, MA, 02118

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $492,200
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,065
CPA Surcharge 1% ($40)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,105

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $492,200 $492,200

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 31, 2021 $595,000 68157/192
Feb 19, 2021 $505,000 64820/106
Jul 12, 2019 $537,500 61413/211
Mar 19, 2012 $9 49235/167
May 1, 2000 $165,000 24905/016
Jan 21, 2000 $200,000 24618/330
Apr 15, 1998 $118,000 22355/056

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Apr 13, 2026 Long Form/Alteration Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #ALT1762566
Open $23,286
Aug 26, 2025 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1762538
Closed $23,286
Aug 14, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1759459
Closed $30,000
Jun 24, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1736089
Closed $10,000
Mar 6, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #ALT1576662
Open $85,000
Sep 8, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1382286
Open $1,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (89.3% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
439 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $500,000
Final Sale Price: $550,000
Difference: +$50,000 (+10.0%)
Performance Metrics
110.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
33
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,139
Sale $/sq ft: $1,253
This property sold for $1,253 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 33 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,253/sq ft
Area Average
$351/sq ft
Difference
+256.6%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 439 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Rented, On Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,286
Assessed Value $492,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Rowhouse, Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Rented, On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

549 Columbus Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Walkability

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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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.3 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.4 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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.4 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
0.5 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
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.8 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
The Learning Project
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.0 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
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.1 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
1.7 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.4 mi
Epiphany School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.6 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
0.9 mi
UP Academy
1.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.9 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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.0 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
1.1 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
1.8 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
Meridian Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 06-09
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
D
English High School
2.8 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

19.2%
Price Range
35
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73541185
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Currently Listed
Jun 24, 2026
$619,000
MLS #73541185 - Active
Sold
Sep 1, 2023
$550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 35
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Listed for Sale
May 31, 2023
$500,000
Original listing
Agent: Robert Cohen Office: Engel & Volkers Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 24, 2026 Sold $619,000
May 31, 2023 New Listing Added $500,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
33 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,253

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $5,286 $492,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,286
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$127
Monthly
Assessed Value
$492,200

Listing Information

Listing Office Engel & Volkers Boston
Agent MLS ID BB801321
Office MLS ID AN2593
Listing Data Updated Sep 7, 2023 12:58 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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