$750,000
SOLD APR 26, 2016

486 Columbus Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
741 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,000 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2021

The perfect 2 bedroom, in the South End close to Back Bay. Spectacular skyline & church steeple views, with amazing light on upper floor. Living room with tall ceilings, bow window & wall of exposed brick. Modern, open floor plan, kitchen with granite breakfast bar, stainless appliances & contemporary cabinetry. Sunny south facing bedrooms. Bathroom with a tub, custom tile work & marble top vanity. Hardwood floors & Pella windows throughout. In unit laundry. Live right in the middle of it all in the exciting South End neighborhood steps to the best restaurants, shops & public transportation. First showing on Friday 2/26 from 4-5:30p.m. Open house Sunday from 12:30-2:00

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti Donovan

Keliher Real Estate Listed on: 02/23/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Rob Kilgore

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,845

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Front, Back
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 4
  • Unit Building: 3

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Res

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2021
Closed on
May 28, 2021
Sold by
Ingram Ft 2001
Bought by
Muensterman Elena T and Muensterman John
Seller's Agent
The Biega + Kilgore Team
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Crowley
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$824,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.94%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$988,240

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,240
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%
Original Mortgage
$700,400
Outstanding Balance
$641,885
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$329,777

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2016
Closed on
Apr 26, 2016
Sold by
Chwalk Elizabeth C and Chwalk Taras J
Bought by
Ingram Ft
Seller's Agent
Deanna Anderson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Deanna Anderson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Sold Price
$3,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.87%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2015
Closed on
Oct 30, 2015
Sold by
Pesciai Matthew P
Bought by
Chwalk 3Rd Taras J and Chwalk Elizabeth C
Seller's Agent
Thomas McGair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Patti Donovan
Keliher Real Estate
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
11.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2003
Sold by
Kuligowska Ewa
Bought by
Pescia Matthew P and Pescsia Matthew P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
5.98%
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 $824,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $750,000 --
Not Resolvable $725,000 --
Deed $365,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $700,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $325,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $580,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $125,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $362,232 No Value Available
Previous Owner $269,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $292,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $824,000 0.0% $1,099 / Sq Ft
04/10/2021 04/10/21 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2021 04/05/21 Price Changed $824,000 -1.3% $1,099 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 Price Changed $835,000 -1.6% $1,113 / Sq Ft
01/22/2021 01/22/21 For Sale $849,000 0.0% $1,132 / Sq Ft
01/27/2020 01/27/20 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
12/09/2019 12/09/19 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
05/16/2018 05/16/18 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
05/15/2018 05/15/18 Under Contract -- -- --
05/09/2018 05/09/18 For Rent $3,500 +2.9% --
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Rented $3,400 0.0% --
05/02/2016 05/02/16 Under Contract -- -- --
04/28/2016 04/28/16 For Rent $3,400 0.0% --
04/26/2016 04/26/16 Sold $750,000 0.0% $1,000 / Sq Ft
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2016 02/23/16 For Sale $750,000 +3.4% $1,000 / Sq Ft
10/30/2015 10/30/15 Sold $725,000 0.0% $967 / Sq Ft
09/21/2015 09/21/15 Off Market $725,000 -- --
09/21/2015 09/21/15 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2015 09/17/15 For Sale $649,000 -- $865 / 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 $9,845 $850,200 $0 $850,200
2024 $8,952 $821,300 $0 $821,300
2023 $8,560 $797,000 $0 $797,000
2022 $8,258 $759,000 $0 $759,000
2021 $8,099 $759,000 $0 $759,000
2020 $7,225 $684,200 $0 $684,200
2019 $7,002 $664,300 $0 $664,300
2018 $6,569 $626,800 $0 $626,800
2017 $6,264 $591,500 $0 $591,500
2016 $6,257 $568,800 $0 $568,800
2015 $6,262 $517,100 $0 $517,100
2014 $5,832 $463,600 $0 $463,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71962298

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-002761-000006