NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,862,000 - $4,279,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
5,344 Sq Ft
$759/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2024

Last sale price $3,250,000 $608 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,910/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 3-minute walk to Titus Sparrow Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Opportunity to create your South End dream home! Available now after almost 40 years, this home with enormous square footage square footage offering endless potential. High ceilings, original detail throughout, multiple fireplaces, and entry foyer. All rooms are grand in size and sun-drenched while offering spectacular Back Bay views. Direct access to parking space and walk out ground level basement. Located close to the best of both the South End and Back Bay. Close to numerous parks, the T, highways, and the trendiest restaurants and eateries. Buyer to do own due diligence, property is being sold “as is.”

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Post

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 03/18/2024

Engel & Volkers Boston

Co-Listed By

Gillian Colman

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

John Silk

Engel & Volkers Boston

Engel & Volkers Boston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $44,510

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • 1,955 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zero Lot Line

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 5,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • City Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3390799

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$44,510

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

1,955 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Living Area: 5344
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2593
  • MAIN SO: AN2593

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • View: City View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3390799
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1955
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 44510

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/22/2024 05/22/24 Sold $3,250,000 0.0% $608 / Sq Ft
03/22/2024 03/22/24 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2024 03/18/24 For Sale $3,250,000 -- $608 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $45,749 $3,950,700 $1,499,200 $2,451,500
2024 $44,510 $4,083,500 $1,153,900 $2,929,600
2023 $42,173 $3,926,700 $1,109,600 $2,817,100
2022 $40,556 $3,727,600 $1,067,300 $2,660,300
2021 $37,522 $3,516,600 $1,006,900 $2,509,700
2020 $37,307 $3,532,900 $916,100 $2,616,800
2019 $35,442 $3,362,600 $822,400 $2,540,200
2018 $34,225 $3,265,700 $822,400 $2,443,300
2017 $32,922 $3,108,800 $822,400 $2,286,400
2016 $31,373 $2,852,100 $822,400 $2,029,700
2015 $32,255 $2,663,500 $524,800 $2,138,700
2014 $29,908 $2,377,400 $524,800 $1,852,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Valerie Post

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Valerie Post

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (813) 334-4128

    26 in this area

    192 Total Sales

    Valerie Post
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Gillian Colman

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (813) 334-4128

    4 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Gillian Colman
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  • John Silk

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    John Silk

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (508) 335-7949

    6 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    John Silk
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73213518

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-002530

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02118 South End

551 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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