$750,000
SOLD AUG 3, 2015

553 Columbus Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
878 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$854 Per Sq Ft

22 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2015

Rarely available three bedroom floor-through in a bustling area of the fashionable South End. Original pumpkin plank floors, an amazing kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, induction cook-top and a custom Acacia island facing an open living room that provides plenty of space for entertaining. Classic features also include crown molding and a marble mantel. The master bedroom is generous with decorative mantle, large closet and access to a private deck with views of the Christian Science church and the gardens below. Second bedroom serves well for guests or a child. Third bedroom, adjacent to the living room, works as a study or a separate dining room. Excellent/storage closet space throughout. New Bosch Axiss W/D, Fijitsu split-system AC, recent common area upgrades and all owner occupied 5-unit association.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Spears

South End Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Lake

Compass

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2022
Sold by
Cavicchio Robert S
Bought by
Dragan Irina F and Toma Flavius M
Total Days on Market
22
Current Estimated Value
$1,049,120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$884,438
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$164,682

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2015
Closed on
Aug 3, 2015
Sold by
Wallace Mark H
Bought by
Cavicchio Robert S
Seller's Agent
Craig Lake
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Craig Lake
Compass
Sold Price
$3,300

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2008
Sold by
Kraus Jaime L and Kraus Frederick B
Bought by
Wallace Stanley J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1999
Sold by
553 Columbus Avenue T and Elancy Steven E
Bought by
Champlin Robert W and Taylor Annabell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1998
Sold by
Darea Lp and Chu Johnny
Bought by
Reitan Ronald L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,675
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Map

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,907

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path, Public School
  • Flooring: Pine

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Association Pool: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 5
  • Unit Building: 3

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $1,000,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $750,000 --
Deed $533,000 --
Deed $225,000 --
Deed $136,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $950,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $213,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $129,675 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
11/13/2020 11/13/20 Price Changed $3,000 -21.1% $3 / Sq Ft
10/14/2020 10/14/20 Price Changed $3,800 -5.0% $4 / Sq Ft
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Price Changed $4,000 +2.6% $5 / Sq Ft
08/26/2020 08/26/20 Price Changed $3,900 -2.5% $4 / Sq Ft
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Price Changed $4,000 -4.8% $5 / Sq Ft
06/25/2020 06/25/20 For Rent $4,200 +5.0% --
06/10/2016 06/10/16 Rented $4,000 0.0% --
05/31/2016 05/31/16 For Rent $4,000 +21.2% --
09/15/2015 09/15/15 Rented $3,300 0.0% --
08/03/2015 08/03/15 Sold $750,000 0.0% $854 / Sq Ft
07/31/2015 07/31/15 For Rent $4,000 0.0% --
07/02/2015 07/02/15 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Off Market $750,000 -- --
06/10/2015 06/10/15 For Sale $749,900 -- $854 / 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 $10,907 $941,900 $0 $941,900
2024 $9,874 $905,900 $0 $905,900
2023 $9,442 $879,100 $0 $879,100
2022 $9,110 $837,300 $0 $837,300
2021 $8,934 $837,300 $0 $837,300
2020 $8,485 $803,500 $0 $803,500
2019 $8,054 $764,100 $0 $764,100
2018 $7,555 $720,900 $0 $720,900
2017 $7,204 $680,300 $0 $680,300
2016 $6,875 $625,000 $0 $625,000
2015 $6,651 $549,200 $0 $549,200
2014 $6,564 $521,800 $0 $521,800
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71854702

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-002531-000008