NOT LISTED FOR SALE

560 Columbus Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $498,000 - $550,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
480 Sq Ft
$257/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 03, 2024

Last sale price $510,000 $1,062 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,630/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brownstone
  • Property is near public transit
  • 4-minute walk to Titus Sparrow Park

About This Home

As of June 2024

Welcome to 560 Columbus Avenue. A charming and bright garden-level one-bedroom condo in Boston's vibrant South End, with a private gated entrance and dedicated outdoor patio. Open-concept living/dining with high ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplace and mantle, recessed lighting, and full-size windows and transoms bathing the home in afternoon sun. The fully-equipped kitchen awaits your personalization. Interior bedroom with exposed brick features a large closet and custom cabinets for ample storage and a second means of egress up into the main lobby of the building. Simply open your front door and consider the patio as part of the continuity of the space, perfect for hosting friends and family for a dinner party or relaxation in your own private oasis. Professionally managed building. Surrounded by the best of the South End’s cafes, restaurants, shops, highway access, and MBTA stops. Near to Whole Foods, Symphony Hall, Museums, Northeastern, BU & Boston Medical Center, Pru and Copley

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Perry

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/02/2024

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Melissa Chernesky

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sedra Katerji

Boston Grand Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,908

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 436

HOA Fees

  • $257 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 480 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:04 P:02567 S:002,3390857

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 8 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,908

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$257 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 480
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1039.58
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1062.5
  • MAIN SO: AN7608

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 257.25
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:04 P:02567 S:002,3390857
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 480
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 177
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4908
  • Tax Book Number: 32375

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2020
Sold by
Howard Mark J
Bought by
Mark J Howard Lt
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$523,154

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2003
Sold by
Sullivan William R
Bought by
Howard Mark J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
5.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1991
Sold by
Southstate Bk For Svgs
Bought by
Sullivan William R and Mccluskey John E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 1991
Sold by
Feldscher Stephen L
Bought by
Southstate Bk Svgs
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mark J Howard Lt -- None Available
Howard Mark J $233,000 --
Howard Mark J $233,000 --
Sullivan William R $55,000 --
Sullivan William R $55,000 --
Southstate Bk Svgs $72,520 --
Southstate Bk Svgs $72,520 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Atwell Amy $484,500
Closed Atwell Amy $484,500
Previous Owner Howard Mark J $75,000
Previous Owner Southstate Bk Svgs $90,000
Previous Owner Southstate Bk Svgs $54,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2024 06/03/24 Sold $510,000 +2.2% $1,063 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2024 05/02/24 For Sale $499,000 0.0% $1,040 / Sq Ft
07/29/2013 07/29/13 Rented $2,150 0.0% --
07/29/2013 07/29/13 For Rent $2,150 +16.2% --
09/05/2012 09/05/12 Rented $1,850 +2.8% --
09/05/2012 09/05/12 For Rent $1,800 -- --
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 $5,394 $465,800 $0 $465,800
2024 $4,908 $450,300 $0 $450,300
2023 $4,692 $436,900 $0 $436,900
2022 $4,527 $416,100 $0 $416,100
2021 $4,440 $416,100 $0 $416,100
2020 $4,314 $408,500 $0 $408,500
2019 $4,179 $396,500 $0 $396,500
2018 $3,921 $374,100 $0 $374,100
2017 $3,739 $353,100 $0 $353,100
2016 $3,735 $339,500 $0 $339,500
2015 $3,440 $284,100 $0 $284,100
2014 $3,281 $260,800 $0 $260,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73232428

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-002567-000002