NOT LISTED FOR SALE

488 Columbus Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $927,676 - $1,035,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
775 Sq Ft
784 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold July 31, 2014

Last sale price $625,000 $806 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,245/month

10 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2014

Conveniently located at the corner of Rutland Square and straddling the South End and Back Bay, the condo is steps to restaurants, shops, Copley Sq. & Back Bay T station. This bright 2 Bedroom corner street level unit has the rarely available 3 sides of light exposure. Enjoy the charm of a Boston Brownstone that has been renovated to showcase a modern lifestyle. The open floor plan combines a spacious kitchen and living room complete with a bowed window. Additional features include a marble bath, in-unit laundry & a serene private deck with direct access. The perfect place to call Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ralph Smith

Compass Listed on: 05/28/2014

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Curran Robinette

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2011
Sold by
Custodio Margarita
Bought by
Melander Kellie and Melander Michael
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$981,669

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1999
Sold by
Buck Randall W
Bought by
Custodio Margarita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,500
Interest Rate
7.5%
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
Melander Kellie $505,000 --
Custodio Margarita $247,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wallin Ainslie $468,750
Closed Melander Michael $388,800
Closed Melander Kellie $395,000
Previous Owner Custodio Margarita $157,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2014 07/31/14 Sold $625,000 +0.8% $806 / Sq Ft
06/07/2014 06/07/14 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2014 05/28/14 For Sale $619,900 -- $800 / 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 $9,564 $825,900 $0 $825,900
2024 $8,658 $794,300 $0 $794,300
2023 $8,278 $770,800 $0 $770,800
2022 $7,987 $734,100 $0 $734,100
2021 $7,833 $734,100 $0 $734,100
2020 $7,817 $740,200 $0 $740,200
2019 $7,574 $718,600 $0 $718,600
2018 $7,105 $678,000 $0 $678,000
2017 $6,777 $639,900 $0 $639,900
2016 $6,768 $615,300 $0 $615,300
2015 $6,851 $565,700 $0 $565,700
2014 $6,599 $524,600 $0 $524,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Ralph Smith

    Compass

    (617) 206-3333

    1 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Ralph Smith
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  • Curran Robinette

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Curran Robinette

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 515-1411

    4 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Curran Robinette
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71687934

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-002760-000004

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 South End

488 Columbus Ave Unit 2, Boston, MA

This home is located at 488 Columbus Ave Unit 2, Boston, MA 02118 since 28 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $981,669, approximately $1,266 per square foot. This property was built in 1865. 488 Columbus Ave Unit 2 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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