NOT LISTED FOR SALE

486 Columbus Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,454,000 - $3,337,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,296 Sq Ft
$273/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 22, 2012

Last sale price $1,300,000 $566 Per Sq Ft

Est. 109% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,382/month

Highlights

  • Brownstone
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • 2-minute walk to Titus Sparrow Park

About This Home

As of June 2012

3+ BD parlor triplex on Columbus @ W. Newton in the South End. Unit has all of the classic historic details coupled with all of the modern amenities that make for effortless city living - central heat & a/c, gas fireplace, marble master bath, new windows and a huge rear patio directly off of the kitchen/living/dining area. Extra wide building allows for gracious spaces and 3 beds plus a separate study. Garden level has 16 foot double ceiling height and south facing windows that capture the sun.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Kopman

Compass Listed on: 06/22/2012

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jillian Adler

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

John Neale

Sprogis & Neale Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,872

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 2,178

HOA Fees

  • $273 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Rented or Permit Required

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:04 P:02761 S:002,3391201

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,872

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$273 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Living Area: 2296
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: NB2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 585.8
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 566.2
  • MAIN SO: NB1524

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Rented
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 273
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:04 P:02761 S:002,3391201
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Area: 0.05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2178
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 2178
  • PAGE: 124

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11871.68
  • Tax Book Number: 41972

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2012
Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Whittemore Alexander D and Whittemore Emily
Bought by
Mervis Ari B and Cohen Rachel J
Seller's Agent
Megan Kopman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
John Neale
Sprogis & Neale Real Estate
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$2,722,599

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,422,599
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2007
Sold by
Paakonen Juhani
Bought by
Poysti Kaija and Whittemore Alexander D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$945,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2002
Sold by
Gurr Daniel E and Brown Ted C
Bought by
Paakkonen Juhani and Poysti Kaijo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1999
Sold by
Holt Gretchen K and Michael Holt R
Bought by
Gurr Daniel E and Brown Ted C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,800
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1996
Sold by
Wunder Donald M
Bought by
Holt R Michael and Holt Gretchen K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1992
Sold by
Moore Charles P and Moore Laura M
Bought by
Wunder Donald M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
8.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mervis Ari B $1,300,000 --
Poysti Kaija $1,050,000 --
Paakkonen Juhani $820,000 --
Gurr Daniel E $526,000 --
Holt R Michael $375,000 --
Wunder Donald M $230,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mervis Ari B $910,000
Previous Owner Wunder Donald M $795,000
Previous Owner Poysti Kaija $945,000
Previous Owner Wunder Donald M $420,800
Previous Owner Wunder Donald M $300,000
Previous Owner Wunder Donald M $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2012 06/22/12 Sold $1,300,000 -- $566 / 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 $25,738 $2,222,600 $0 $2,222,600
2024 $23,412 $2,147,900 $0 $2,147,900
2023 $22,386 $2,084,400 $0 $2,084,400
2022 $21,598 $1,985,100 $0 $1,985,100
2021 $21,181 $1,985,100 $0 $1,985,100
2020 $20,936 $1,982,600 $0 $1,982,600
2019 $20,288 $1,924,900 $0 $1,924,900
2018 $19,033 $1,816,100 $0 $1,816,100
2017 $18,151 $1,714,000 $0 $1,714,000
2016 $18,128 $1,648,000 $0 $1,648,000
2015 $16,896 $1,395,200 $0 $1,395,200
2014 $14,945 $1,188,000 $0 $1,188,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Megan Kopman

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Megan Kopman

    Compass

    (617) 309-9495

    39 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Megan Kopman
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  • Jillian Adler

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Jillian Adler

    Compass

    (857) 200-0544

    21 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Jillian Adler
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  • John Neale

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    John Neale

    Sprogis & Neale Real Estate

    (617) 308-4610

    4 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    John Neale
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71400800

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-002761-000002

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 South End

486 Columbus Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

This home is located at 486 Columbus Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA 02118 since 22 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $2,722,599, approximately $1,185 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 486 Columbus Ave Unit 1 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Kingsley Montessori School, and Cathedral High School.

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