$670,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

555 Columbus Ave Unit 7 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
446 Sq Ft
$407/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,502 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • 4-minute walk to Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
  • Property is near public transit
  • City View
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Titus Sparrow Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Perched atop a grand brownstone, this sunlit 1-bedroom penthouse blends modern luxury with historic charm. Soaring ceilings frame stunning Back Bay skyline views, while sleek finishes include ebony hardwood floors, a raised wood-burning fireplace, and designer lighting. The skylit kitchen features Caesarstone counters, 48" upper cabinets, and premium appliances. Unwind in the spa-like bath with walk-in shower, then enjoy smart touches like custom lighting/closets, central A/C, and semi-private laundry. Enjoy indoor/outdoor living with an exceptional outdoor space: a semi-private roof deck which is professionally landscaped . Ideally positioned between Wellington St & Claremont Park, you're steps from cafes, restaurants, and the T-station in the vibrant Southwest Corridor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Tian

Stuart St James, Inc. Listed on: 03/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Farrell

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,041

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

HOA Fees

  • $407 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 446 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • No Units Above

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3390805

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 8 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,041

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$407 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Marble, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 446
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 446
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AC1022
  • MAIN SO: AN2314

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 407
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3390805
  • Zoning: 0102
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8041.15

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2025
Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Liu Lina
Bought by
Bitterman Brad and Bitterman Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Emily Tian
Stuart St James, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Farrell
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.6%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$653,336

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,664
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.82%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Outstanding Balance
$373,386
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$279,950

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2017
Closed on
Aug 7, 2017
Sold by
Bryden Zachary C
Bought by
Liu Lina
Seller's Agent
Chad Smith
Mariano Smith & Co.
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Wang
Cindy Wang
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$589,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2010
Sold by
Columbus Dev Llc
Bought by
Bryden Zachary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,500
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $670,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $670,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $589,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $589,000 --
Deed $310,000 --
Deed $310,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $375,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $375,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $17,700 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $262,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $263,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $670,000 -3.6% $1,502 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 For Sale $695,000 0.0% $1,558 / Sq Ft
08/31/2018 08/31/18 Rented $3,000 +5.3% --
08/27/2018 08/27/18 Price Changed $2,850 +1.8% $6 / Sq Ft
08/13/2018 08/13/18 Price Changed $2,800 -2.8% $6 / Sq Ft
06/05/2018 06/05/18 For Rent $2,880 0.0% --
08/07/2017 08/07/17 Sold $589,000 0.0% $1,321 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/02/2017 06/02/17 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2017 05/30/17 For Sale $589,000 0.0% $1,321 / Sq Ft
10/02/2016 10/02/16 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
06/07/2016 06/07/16 Under Contract -- -- --
03/15/2016 03/15/16 For Rent $2,700 -- --
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 $8,041 $694,400 $0 $694,400
2024 $7,279 $667,800 $0 $667,800
2023 $6,961 $648,100 $0 $648,100
2022 $6,715 $617,200 $0 $617,200
2021 $6,586 $617,200 $0 $617,200
2020 $6,382 $604,400 $0 $604,400
2019 $6,185 $586,800 $0 $586,800
2018 $5,803 $553,700 $0 $553,700
2017 $5,533 $522,500 $0 $522,500
2016 $5,526 $502,400 $0 $502,400
2015 $4,820 $398,000 $0 $398,000
2014 $4,595 $365,300 $0 $365,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73350914

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-002532-000016