$532,500
SOLD MAY 16, 2014

290 Columbus Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
931 Sq Ft
915 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$572 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2019

Now is your chance to own a large South End condo with a huge back yard at a significantly discounted price. Located in a prime South End location that is walking distance to the Back Bay T stop, this property has a ton of potential and just needs someone to add their finishing touches and style. Property sold "as-is". There has been a substantial price reduction in order to allow some room for a buyer the option to do a start from scratch renovation if they so choose.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Laven

Etiquette Realty License #856512088 Listed on: 03/13/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Conachen

Ellis Realty Advisors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,628

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Garden
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Fenced Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: 290 Columbus Ave. Condo Trust
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • No Units: 8
  • Unit Building: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2018
Closed on
Feb 11, 2019
Sold by
Brown Kevin and Mcclary Gina
Bought by
Wurzbacher Owern
Seller's Agent
Brett Campbell
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Resop
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-6.89%
Current Estimated Value
$1,142,671

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$277,671
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$692,000
Outstanding Balance
$614,448
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$512,730

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2016
Sold by
Asquith Eric
Bought by
Brown Kevin and Mcclary Gina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2014
Closed on
May 16, 2014
Sold by
Mora Carolina
Bought by
Asquith Eric
Seller's Agent
David Laven
Etiquette Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Conachen
Ellis Realty Advisors
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$532,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$136,500
-20.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.91%
Original Mortgage
$399,375
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2006
Sold by
Columbus Avenue Condo
Bought by
Mora Caroline and Mora Carolina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $865,000 --
Not Resolvable $800,000 --
Deed $532,500 --
Deed $560,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $692,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,000 Closed End Mortgage
Previous Owner $640,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $399,375 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $399,375 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $26,625 No Value Available
Previous Owner $448,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/11/2019 02/11/19 Sold $865,000 0.0% $929 / Sq Ft
01/08/2019 01/08/19 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2018 12/20/18 Off Market $865,000 -- --
12/15/2018 12/15/18 Rented $3,400 -99.6% --
12/08/2018 12/08/18 Under Contract -- -- --
11/27/2018 11/27/18 Price Changed $899,000 0.0% $966 / Sq Ft
11/27/2018 11/27/18 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
10/05/2018 10/05/18 For Sale $929,000 0.0% $998 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2018 09/19/18 For Sale $929,000 +74.5% $998 / Sq Ft
05/16/2014 05/16/14 Sold $532,500 -11.1% $572 / Sq Ft
04/04/2014 04/04/14 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2014 03/23/14 Price Changed $599,000 -10.5% $643 / Sq Ft
03/13/2014 03/13/14 For Sale $669,000 0.0% $719 / Sq Ft
06/22/2012 06/22/12 Rented $1,650 -2.9% --
06/22/2012 06/22/12 For Rent $1,700 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,628 $917,800 $0 $917,800
2024 $9,430 $865,100 $0 $865,100
2023 $9,016 $839,500 $0 $839,500
2022 $8,699 $799,500 $0 $799,500
2021 $8,531 $799,500 $0 $799,500
2020 $7,867 $745,000 $0 $745,000
2019 $7,624 $723,300 $0 $723,300
2018 $7,153 $682,500 $0 $682,500
2017 $6,821 $644,100 $0 $644,100
2016 $6,812 $619,300 $0 $619,300
2015 $6,994 $577,500 $0 $577,500
2014 $6,667 $530,000 $0 $530,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71644226

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000027-000002