NOT LISTED FOR SALE

306 Columbus Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,052,985 - $1,182,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
865 Sq Ft
$296/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 30, 2023

Last sale price $1,030,000 $1,191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,481/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Back Bay Station
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 2-minute walk to Frieda Garcia Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

Sun-splashed 2-bedroom penthouse with private roof deck on the South End/Back Bay line! Wide building footprint allows for open and spacious living and multiple exposures offer tons of natural light. Large living and dining areas boast a front bow window and are open to the renovated kitchen with stainless appliances, white cabinets, and granite countertops while a spiral staircase leads to the private roof deck offering panoramic downtown and Back Bay views. Two spacious bedrooms are located in the rear of the unit, including a king-sized primary, and each offers great closet space and open views overlooking South End. Multiple skylights, hardwood floors, exposed brick, in-unit laundry, and 3 zones of heating/cooling via mini-splits. Low condo fees and taxes. Well-maintained association is pet-friendly and professionally-managed with healthy reserves. A+ location on the Back Bay/South End line, moments from Restaurant Row, Newbury St, Back Bay Station (Amtrak), and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hanneman and Gonzales Team

Compass Listed on: 07/10/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Dassoni

Downtown Boston Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,137

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 871

HOA Fees

  • $296 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 865 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:04 P:00019 S:032,4139865

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • 18 Units

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,137

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$296 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 865
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1138.73
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1190.75
  • MAIN SO: AC0953

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Electric, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 296.44
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:04 P:00019 S:032,4139865
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 865
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 65
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5137
  • Tax Book Number: 56762

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 18
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2023
Closed on
Aug 14, 2023
Sold by
Levin Adriane and Levin Adam
Bought by
Lin Jia Y
Seller's Agent
Hanneman and Gonzales Team
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Peter Dassoni
Downtown Boston Realty
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$1,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
4.57%
Total Days on Market
1
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$1,112,996

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,996
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2021
Sold by
Levin Adam
Bought by
Levin Adam and Levin Adriane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2003
Sold by
Katzman Todd A
Bought by
Martin Donald J and Barber Nina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2001
Sold by
Pedlikin Joel M
Bought by
Katzman Todd A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1997
Sold by
Poliantites James L and Quirk Lindsay A
Bought by
Pedlikin J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 1987
Sold by
Goldweitz & Co Inc
Bought by
Polianites James L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lin Jia Y $1,030,000 None Available
Levin Adam -- None Available
Levin Adam -- None Available
Martin Donald J $476,500 --
Katzman Todd A $330,000 --
Pedlikin J $205,000 --
Polianites James L $183,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Levin Adriane $483,318
Previous Owner Levin Adam $523,250
Previous Owner Martin Donald J $417,000
Previous Owner Martin Donald J $85,000
Previous Owner Polianites James L $381,500
Previous Owner Martin Donald J $55,000
Previous Owner Martin Donald J $393,750
Previous Owner Polianites James L $390,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Sold $1,030,000 +4.6% $1,191 / Sq Ft
07/12/2023 07/12/23 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2023 07/10/23 For Sale $985,000 +28.9% $1,139 / Sq Ft
09/13/2016 09/13/16 Sold $764,000 +0.7% $883 / Sq Ft
07/21/2016 07/21/16 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $759,000 0.0% $877 / Sq Ft
09/27/2012 09/27/12 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
09/27/2012 09/27/12 For Rent $3,100 -- --
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 $11,244 $971,000 $0 $971,000
2024 $8,946 $820,700 $0 $820,700
2023 $8,553 $796,400 $0 $796,400
2022 $8,252 $758,500 $0 $758,500
2021 $8,093 $758,500 $0 $758,500
2020 $8,274 $783,500 $0 $783,500
2019 $8,018 $760,700 $0 $760,700
2018 $7,521 $717,700 $0 $717,700
2017 $7,221 $681,900 $0 $681,900
2016 $7,213 $655,700 $0 $655,700
2015 $7,402 $611,200 $0 $611,200
2014 $7,056 $560,900 $0 $560,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73133961

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000019-000032