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1520 Columbia Rd

1520 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

2001

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,800-1,867 sqft

Description

1520 Columbia Rd sits in Boston, near the intersection of Southampton Street and Massachusetts Avenue. This low-rise building has 3 stories and features waterfront views of the Fort Point Channel. The site provides a nice blend of urban life and natural beauty. The building contains 6 condominium units ranging from 1,800 to 1,867 square feet. Each unit offers 2 to 3 bedrooms, providing ample space for residents. Construction completed in 2001, giving the building a modern feel throughout. Unit prices range from $549,000 to $625,000. This pricing reflects a growing interest in the area. The building provides a good opportunity for first-time buyers or families looking for spacious living. Amenities in the area include easy access to highways and public transportation. Nearby outdoor options include parks and tennis courts, promoting an active lifestyle. Local shops and restaurants like Ethel and Andy's Sandwich Shop cater to daily needs. Education services are also available nearby, such as Career Coaching With Lori D. A grocery store, Boston Retail Group LLC, supports food shopping for residents. This variety creates a balanced community environment. Overall, 1520 Columbia Rd combines waterfront appeal with practical amenities. The location offers a quiet setting while remaining close to urban conveniences. This mix makes it a desirable spot for those seeking more than just a home.

Building ImageMLS ID #70733281
Building ImageMLS ID #70505056
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1520 Columbia Rd

1520 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

2001

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,800-1,867 sqft

Description

1520 Columbia Rd sits in Boston, near the intersection of Southampton Street and Massachusetts Avenue. This low-rise building has 3 stories and features waterfront views of the Fort Point Channel. The site provides a nice blend of urban life and natural beauty. The building contains 6 condominium units ranging from 1,800 to 1,867 square feet. Each unit offers 2 to 3 bedrooms, providing ample space for residents. Construction completed in 2001, giving the building a modern feel throughout. Unit prices range from $549,000 to $625,000. This pricing reflects a growing interest in the area. The building provides a good opportunity for first-time buyers or families looking for spacious living. Amenities in the area include easy access to highways and public transportation. Nearby outdoor options include parks and tennis courts, promoting an active lifestyle. Local shops and restaurants like Ethel and Andy's Sandwich Shop cater to daily needs. Education services are also available nearby, such as Career Coaching With Lori D. A grocery store, Boston Retail Group LLC, supports food shopping for residents. This variety creates a balanced community environment. Overall, 1520 Columbia Rd combines waterfront appeal with practical amenities. The location offers a quiet setting while remaining close to urban conveniences. This mix makes it a desirable spot for those seeking more than just a home.

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Description

1520 Columbia Rd sits in Boston, near the intersection of Southampton Street and Massachusetts Avenue. This low-rise building has 3 stories and features waterfront views of the Fort Point Channel. The site provides a nice blend of urban life and natural beauty. The building contains 6 condominium units ranging from 1,800 to 1,867 square feet. Each unit offers 2 to 3 bedrooms, providing ample space for residents. Construction completed in 2001, giving the building a modern feel throughout. Unit prices range from $549,000 to $625,000. This pricing reflects a growing interest in the area. The building provides a good opportunity for first-time buyers or families looking for spacious living. Amenities in the area include easy access to highways and public transportation. Nearby outdoor options include parks and tennis courts, promoting an active lifestyle. Local shops and restaurants like Ethel and Andy's Sandwich Shop cater to daily needs. Education services are also available nearby, such as Career Coaching With Lori D. A grocery store, Boston Retail Group LLC, supports food shopping for residents. This variety creates a balanced community environment. Overall, 1520 Columbia Rd combines waterfront appeal with practical amenities. The location offers a quiet setting while remaining close to urban conveniences. This mix makes it a desirable spot for those seeking more than just a home.

1520 Columbia Rd Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
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Market Stats

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Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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1520 Columbia Rd Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 22186724922013-12-13
MLS#: 71582652 		Closed$625,000
Unit 22186723902008-06-25
MLS#: 70733281 		Closed$520,000
Unit 111800342022007-07-24
MLS#: 70505056 		Closed$549,000
Unit 1
1

3 Beds

4 Baths

1800 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2007-07-24Closed$549,000
MLS#: 70505056
Days On Market202
Unit 2
2

2 Beds

4 Baths

1867 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2013-12-13Closed$625,000
MLS#: 71582652
Days On Market92
Unit 2
2

2 Beds

3 Baths

1867 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2008-06-25Closed$520,000
MLS#: 70733281
Days On Market90
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Amenities

One of the finest perks of living at 1520 Columbia Road is the array of amenities that enhances your lifestyle. Imagine afternoons playing tennis or enjoying easy access to public transportation that connects you to the vibrant energy of Boston! With a park nearby, there are countless opportunities to enjoy nature, whether it's a morning jog or a weekend picnic. Plus, for those with spiritual needs, a house of worship is conveniently located close by. With the added convenience of highway access, exploring all that Boston offers is just a drive away.

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Amenities Description

One of the finest perks of living at 1520 Columbia Road is the array of amenities that enhances your lifestyle. Imagine afternoons playing tennis or enjoying easy access to public transportation that connects you to the vibrant energy of Boston! With a park nearby, there are countless opportunities to enjoy nature, whether it's a morning jog or a weekend picnic. Plus, for those with spiritual needs, a house of worship is conveniently located close by. With the added convenience of highway access, exploring all that Boston offers is just a drive away.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Security System

Security System

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

1520 Columbia Road maintains friendly building policies that contribute to a laid-back living experience. It encourages a sense of community while ensuring that everyone can enjoy their homes comfortably. This thoughtful approach is another reason why it’s appealing for first-time buyers.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
1520 Columbia Rd--
Harborview Condominiums$669/sqft.$4 /sqft.
1306 Columbia Rd$669/sqft.$4 /sqft.
12 Springer$843/sqft.$2 /sqft.
12 Springer St$843/sqft.$2 /sqft.
562 E 8th St$890/sqft.$5 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Situated in South Boston, 1520 Columbia Rd is surrounded by schools within a 2-mile radius. Nearby educational options simplify school commutes and daily schedules. Families enjoy improved convenience and accessibility. This well-connected area supports long-term residential living.

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|0.28 miles away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|0.29 miles away

Oliver Hazard Perry K-8 School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
745 E 7th St|0.52 miles away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|0.53 miles away

Boston Collaborative High School

--
Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|0.58 miles away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|0.58 miles away
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Schools

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Description

Situated in South Boston, 1520 Columbia Rd is surrounded by schools within a 2-mile radius. Nearby educational options simplify school commutes and daily schedules. Families enjoy improved convenience and accessibility. This well-connected area supports long-term residential living.

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

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Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Oliver Hazard Perry K-8 School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
745 E 7th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

South Boston Catholic Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–6
866 E Broadway|Less than 1 Mile Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|Less than 1 Mile Away

John W. Mccormack Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
315 Mount Vernon S...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Paul A. Dever Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
325 Mount Vernon S...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Roger Clap Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Harvest St|1.05 Miles Away

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus

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Private|Grades PK–8
790 Columbia Rd|1.13 Miles Away

Boston College High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
150 William T Morr...|1.14 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.22 Miles Away

William E Russell

B
Public|Grades PK–5
750 Columbia Rd|1.22 Miles Away

Mattahunt Elementary School

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Public|Grades PK–5
|1.40 Miles Away

Dorchester Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
|1.40 Miles Away

Cristo Rey Boston High School

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Private|Grades 9–12
100 Savin Hill Ave|1.45 Miles Away

Edward Everett Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
71 Pleasant St|1.54 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.62 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.63 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.74 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.74 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.77 Miles Away

Mather Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
24 Parish St|1.86 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.89 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.91 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.90 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.92 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|1.95 Miles Away

Transit

With nearby public transportation, 1520 Columbia Rd offers strong connectivity across Boston. Access to Bus, Metro within a 2-mile radius supports efficient commuting. Reliable transit routes improve travel convenience for residents. This location provides practical urban accessibility.

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

0.52 miles away|11 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

0.85 miles away|17 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.15 miles away|23 min walk
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Transit

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Description

With nearby public transportation, 1520 Columbia Rd offers strong connectivity across Boston. Access to Bus, Metro within a 2-mile radius supports efficient commuting. Reliable transit routes improve travel convenience for residents. This location provides practical urban accessibility.

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

0.52 miles away|11 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

0.85 miles away|17 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

350 Summer St

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

400 Summer St

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

442 W Broadway

0.52 miles away|10 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

Andrew - Buses

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

0.86 miles away|17 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

0.85 miles away|17 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

A St @ Necco St

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Seaport Blvd.

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

Auckland St @ Bay St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Auckland St @ Dewar St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Berkeley St @ Chandler St

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Dudley St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Moreland St

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Mt Pleasant Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Blue Hill Ave opp Stafford St

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

Blue Hill Ave @ Winthrop St

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Boston-South Station

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

Boston St @ Dorset St

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

Boston St @ Ellery St

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Boston St @ Fr Songin Way

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

Boston St @ Howell St

1.04 miles away|20 min walk

Boston St @ Mayhew St

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

Boston St opp Harvest St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

The Neighbourhood: South Boston

South Boston is a waterfront neighborhood with a strong maritime past. The area has beaches such as Carson Beach and the historic Castle Island. Parks and waterfront paths offer recreation space for walks, runs, and sports. The district features many restaurants, cafes, bars, and small shops on Broadway and side streets. You can find grocery stores, drugstores, schools, and basic health clinics. Public transit includes the Red Line subway, several bus routes, and easy links to downtown. Major roads give quick car access to other parts of the city and to nearby highways.

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Neighbourhood Description

South Boston is a waterfront neighborhood with a strong maritime past. The area has beaches such as Carson Beach and the historic Castle Island. Parks and waterfront paths offer recreation space for walks, runs, and sports. The district features many restaurants, cafes, bars, and small shops on Broadway and side streets. You can find grocery stores, drugstores, schools, and basic health clinics. Public transit includes the Red Line subway, several bus routes, and easy links to downtown. Major roads give quick car access to other parts of the city and to nearby highways.

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1520 Columbia Rd Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

10.39%

15–29 Years

32.81%

30–44 Years

30.09%

45–59 Years

12.9%

60+ Years

13.81%

Commute

30.38%

Transit

8.58%

Walk

41.29%

Drive

0.75%

Bike

Housing Ownership

43.87%

Owner Occupied

56.13%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
23.77%
Multi Family
2.69%
Single Person
35.67%
Multi Person
64.33%

Average Income

Household:$12,326,891.22 /yr

Individual:$7,088,542.43 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree46.12%
High School College12.98%
Diploma2.61%
Post Graduate24.37%
Others13.92%
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Education

Diploma2.61%
Post Graduate24.37%
Others13.92%
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