560 Columbus Ave # 1, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$510,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$499,000
Final Sale Price:
$510,000
Difference:
+$11,000 (+2.2%)
Performance Metrics
102.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,040
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,063
This property sold for $1,063 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 2.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$1,063/sq ft
Area Average
$367/sq ft
Difference
+189.8%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Welcome to 560 Columbus Avenue. A charming and bright garden-level one-bedroom condo in Boston's vibrant South End, with a private gated entrance and dedicated outdoor patio. Open-concept living/dining with high ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplace and mantle, recessed lighting, and full-size windows and transoms bathing the home in afternoon sun. The fully-equipped kitchen awaits your personalization. Interior bedroom with exposed brick features a large closet and custom cabinets for ample storage and a second means of egress up into the main lobby of the building. Simply open your front door and consider the patio as part of the continuity of the space, perfect for hosting friends and family for a dinner party or relaxation in your own private oasis. Professionally managed building. Surrounded by the best of the South End’s cafes, restaurants, shops, highway access, and MBTA stops. Near to Whole Foods, Symphony Hall, Museums, Northeastern, BU & Boston Medical Center, Pru and Copley
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Property History
Market Insights
16.8%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73559065
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 4, 2026
$600,000
MLS #73559065 - Active
Sold
Jun 3, 2024
$510,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
Listed for Sale
May 2, 2024
$499,000
Original listing
Agent: Brian Perry
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $600,000 | - | - | MLS #73559065 - Active |
| 06/03/2024 | ✓ Sold | $510,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/02/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $499,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,908 | $450,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,908
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$257
Monthly
Assessed Value
$450,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1945
Living Area
480 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Slate
Features
Patio - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio - Enclosed
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,908
Assessed Value
$450,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$257 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Bedroom Is Interior
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
15 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1945
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
480 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio - Enclosed
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1945
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Slate
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.2 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
0.4 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
0.6 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
1.0 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.4 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
1.6 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
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.3 mi
Epiphany School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.5 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
1.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.6 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.8 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
1.7 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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Neighborhood
South End
560 Columbus Ave # 1, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Brian Perry
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-426-6900
Agent MLS ID
BB800172
Office MLS ID
BB5918
Listing Data Updated
Jun 4, 2024 2:03 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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