$700,331
SOLD APR 19, 2016

290 Columbus Ave Unit 7 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
711 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$985 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2023

Impressive contemporary 2 bdrm plus dining area - where the South End meets the Back Bay. This historic bowfront home was fully renovated in 2005 adding central air, keyless entry and many other stunning details. The Kitchen has granite counters and top of the line appliances, Sub Zero, 6 burner DCS stove, Bosch dishwasher & wine fridge. Bath has high quality Ferrum double bowl sinks, a granite counter, enclosed jacuzzi, steam shower with 3 shower heads an additional rain shower and retractable bench. A Bosch W/D in closet. Both bedrooms are outfitted with California closet systems. Rear outside space with nearby rental parking available. Heat and Hot Water are included in the condo fee. This professionally managed building has high owner occupancy and is a short walk to Copley and all the wonderful shops, galleries and restaurants in the South End and the Back Bay. (UPDATE - Offers due by Monday at 10am)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

S. Fulani Butler and Barbara Cowley

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/24/2016

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Fisher

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,536

Year Built

1899

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 4
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1899

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator - Wine Storage, Vent Hood
  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Flooring: Bamboo
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, Wired for Surround Sound
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Rented, On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central Heat
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 8
  • Unit Building: 7

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Res

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2023
Closed on
Jul 10, 2023
Sold by
Tildsley Kyle and Legendre Jeffrey
Bought by
Mei Gina
Seller's Agent
Casey Cochran
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Casey Cochran
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.11%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$907,463

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$42,537
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.22%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$294,063
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$613,400

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2005
Sold by
Columbus Avenue Condo and Millenium Re Llc
Bought by
Tzeng Ian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $950,000 None Available
Deed $610,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $606,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $93,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $560,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $488,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2023 07/10/23 Sold $950,000 +0.1% $1,336 / Sq Ft
05/08/2023 05/08/23 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2023 05/03/23 For Sale $949,000 0.0% $1,335 / Sq Ft
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Rented $3,600 +1.4% --
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 For Rent $3,550 +1.4% --
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Rented $3,500 -5.4% --
08/08/2020 08/08/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/27/2020 07/27/20 Price Changed $3,700 -5.1% $5 / Sq Ft
07/23/2020 07/23/20 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Sold $700,331 +9.6% $985 / Sq Ft
03/01/2016 03/01/16 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2016 02/24/16 For Sale $639,000 -- $899 / Sq Ft
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 $9,536 $823,500 $0 $823,500
2024 $8,633 $792,000 $0 $792,000
2023 $8,255 $768,600 $0 $768,600
2022 $7,964 $732,000 $0 $732,000
2021 $7,810 $732,000 $0 $732,000
2020 $7,402 $700,900 $0 $700,900
2019 $7,172 $680,500 $0 $680,500
2018 $6,729 $642,100 $0 $642,100
2017 $6,418 $606,000 $0 $606,000
2016 $6,410 $582,700 $0 $582,700
2015 $6,577 $543,100 $0 $543,100
2014 $6,270 $498,400 $0 $498,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71962669

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000027-000014