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499 Columbus Ave

499 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1960

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

810-900 sqft

Description

499 Columbus Ave sits in Boston, at the intersection of Tremont Street and Ruggles Street. This low-rise building has one story. It was built in 1960 and is designed as a condominium. The location offers a lively urban feel while maintaining a sense of community. The building contains 6 units, each offering 2 bedrooms. Unit sizes range from 810 to 900 square feet. Prices for the units run between $700,000 and $932,500. This range reflects varying finishes and layouts within the building. Residents enjoy access to public transportation and nearby highways, making travel straightforward. A local park and tennis courts nearby provide outdoor leisure options. Dining at places like Columbus Cafe, House of Siam, and Cafe Madeleine adds local flavor to the area. With the Charles River close by, there are opportunities for walks and recreation. The environment supports a mix of urban life and nature. This combination adds to the appeal of the neighborhood for potential owners. The low-rise structure is simple yet functional. Each unit likely features elements that maximize space and light. The area attracts a blend of residents who appreciate both city access and a more relaxed atmosphere. Overall, this building offers a solid living option in a vibrant part of Boston.

Building ImageMLS ID #72635147
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499 Columbus Ave

499 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1960

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

810-900 sqft

Description

499 Columbus Ave sits in Boston, at the intersection of Tremont Street and Ruggles Street. This low-rise building has one story. It was built in 1960 and is designed as a condominium. The location offers a lively urban feel while maintaining a sense of community. The building contains 6 units, each offering 2 bedrooms. Unit sizes range from 810 to 900 square feet. Prices for the units run between $700,000 and $932,500. This range reflects varying finishes and layouts within the building. Residents enjoy access to public transportation and nearby highways, making travel straightforward. A local park and tennis courts nearby provide outdoor leisure options. Dining at places like Columbus Cafe, House of Siam, and Cafe Madeleine adds local flavor to the area. With the Charles River close by, there are opportunities for walks and recreation. The environment supports a mix of urban life and nature. This combination adds to the appeal of the neighborhood for potential owners. The low-rise structure is simple yet functional. Each unit likely features elements that maximize space and light. The area attracts a blend of residents who appreciate both city access and a more relaxed atmosphere. Overall, this building offers a solid living option in a vibrant part of Boston.

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Description

499 Columbus Ave sits in Boston, at the intersection of Tremont Street and Ruggles Street. This low-rise building has one story. It was built in 1960 and is designed as a condominium. The location offers a lively urban feel while maintaining a sense of community. The building contains 6 units, each offering 2 bedrooms. Unit sizes range from 810 to 900 square feet. Prices for the units run between $700,000 and $932,500. This range reflects varying finishes and layouts within the building. Residents enjoy access to public transportation and nearby highways, making travel straightforward. A local park and tennis courts nearby provide outdoor leisure options. Dining at places like Columbus Cafe, House of Siam, and Cafe Madeleine adds local flavor to the area. With the Charles River close by, there are opportunities for walks and recreation. The environment supports a mix of urban life and nature. This combination adds to the appeal of the neighborhood for potential owners. The low-rise structure is simple yet functional. Each unit likely features elements that maximize space and light. The area attracts a blend of residents who appreciate both city access and a more relaxed atmosphere. Overall, this building offers a solid living option in a vibrant part of Boston.

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Total sold0 Sold
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Total sold0 Sold
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499 Columbus Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 5581021622021-06-28
MLS#: 72820861 		Closed$932,500
Unit 6690021722020-05-29
MLS#: 72635147 		Closed$962,500
Unit 6684021552014-10-15
MLS#: 71732182 		Closed$700,000
Unit 5
5

2 Beds

1 Baths

810 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2021-06-28Closed$932,500
MLS#: 72820861
Days On Market62
Unit 6
6

2 Beds

1 Baths

900 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2020-05-29Closed$962,500
MLS#: 72635147
Days On Market72
Unit 6
6

2 Beds

1 Baths

840 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2014-10-15Closed$700,000
MLS#: 71732182
Days On Market55
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Amenities

One of the highlights of living at 499 Columbus Ave is the fantastic amenities that contribute to an active lifestyle. There’s a tennis court for those who enjoy a good match, and nearby public transportation ensures that you can easily connect to the wider city. Additionally, having quick access to highways means spontaneous weekend getaways are a breeze. If you love the outdoors, you’ll appreciate the nearby park, perfect for morning jogs or leisurely strolls.

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Amenities Description

One of the highlights of living at 499 Columbus Ave is the fantastic amenities that contribute to an active lifestyle. There’s a tennis court for those who enjoy a good match, and nearby public transportation ensures that you can easily connect to the wider city. Additionally, having quick access to highways means spontaneous weekend getaways are a breeze. If you love the outdoors, you’ll appreciate the nearby park, perfect for morning jogs or leisurely strolls.

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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Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

While every community has its rules, 499 Columbus Ave maintains a welcoming atmosphere despite certain restrictions. It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with any building policies to ensure a smooth transition into condo living.

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)
499 Columbus Ave--
The 32 Rutland Sq Condo Trust$1,288/sqft.$4 /sqft.
2 Claremont Park$880/sqft.$5 /sqft.
?$1,144/sqft.$3 /sqft.
555 Columbus Ave$1,503/sqft.$2 /sqft.
36 Concord Sq$1,263/sqft.$9 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

499 Columbus Ave is located in South End, Boston, with 50+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|0.19 miles away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|0.23 miles away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|0.41 miles away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|0.44 miles away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|0.57 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.6 miles away
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Description

499 Columbus Ave is located in South End, Boston, with 50+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Malik Academy

--
Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.02 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.05 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.10 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.11 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.11 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.17 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.18 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.22 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.23 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.25 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|1.30 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.31 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.37 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.43 Miles Away

Higginson / Lewis K-8 School

F
Public|Grades PK–8
131 Walnut Ave|1.48 Miles Away

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|1.60 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

--
Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|1.62 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|1.62 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.64 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.64 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|1.64 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.67 Miles Away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|1.69 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.71 Miles Away

Roger Clap Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Harvest St|1.71 Miles Away

Bridge Boston Charter School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
435 Warren St|1.72 Miles Away

James W Hennigan

C
Public|Grades KG–8
200 Heath St|1.73 Miles Away

West Zone Early Learning Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
200 Heath St|1.73 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.74 Miles Away

The Lynch Center

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
599 Brookline Ave|1.76 Miles Away

Transit

Situated in South End, 499 Columbus Ave offers convenient access to city-wide public transportation. Nearby Bus, Tram, Metro within 2 miles allow for efficient commuting and travel. Strong transit connections enhance accessibility to work, schools, and leisure destinations. This location provides a connected and practical urban living environment.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.63 miles away|32 min walk
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Description

Situated in South End, 499 Columbus Ave offers convenient access to city-wide public transportation. Nearby Bus, Tram, Metro within 2 miles allow for efficient commuting and travel. Strong transit connections enhance accessibility to work, schools, and leisure destinations. This location provides a connected and practical urban living environment.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

205 Roxbury St

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.94 miles away|19 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

0.71 miles away|14 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

350 Summer St

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

0.45 miles away|9 min walk

400 Summer St

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.39 miles away|8 min walk

442 W Broadway

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.75 miles away|15 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

91 E Concord St

0.59 miles away|12 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.7 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

0.66 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

0.66 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

0.66 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

0.73 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Amory Street

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.83 miles away|35 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Andrew

1.41 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.41 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

Aquarium

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

The Neighbourhood: South End

South End is a historic Boston neighborhood known for its arts and dining. The area hosts art galleries, small theaters, and creative studios. The district has many restaurants, cafes, and regular farmers markets. Local shops sell crafts, antiques, and everyday goods. Public parks and tree-lined streets offer calm, walkable space. The area has grocery stores, health clinics, and schools nearby. Commuters use trains, buses, and bike lanes to reach downtown and other parts of the city. It hosts seasonal events and a lively weekend market.

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Neighbourhood Description

South End is a historic Boston neighborhood known for its arts and dining. The area hosts art galleries, small theaters, and creative studios. The district has many restaurants, cafes, and regular farmers markets. Local shops sell crafts, antiques, and everyday goods. Public parks and tree-lined streets offer calm, walkable space. The area has grocery stores, health clinics, and schools nearby. Commuters use trains, buses, and bike lanes to reach downtown and other parts of the city. It hosts seasonal events and a lively weekend market.

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499 Columbus Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

7.19%

15–29 Years

43.24%

30–44 Years

20.96%

45–59 Years

13.52%

60+ Years

15.09%

Commute

23.05%

Transit

37.25%

Walk

21.81%

Drive

2.73%

Bike

Housing Ownership

24.2%

Owner Occupied

75.8%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.59%
Multi Family
2.18%
Single Person
50.22%
Multi Person
49.78%

Average Income

Household:$7,251,252.73 /yr

Individual:$6,454,590.72 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.55%
High School College11.32%
Diploma2.85%
Post Graduate34.65%
Others19.63%
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Education

Diploma2.85%
Post Graduate34.65%
Others19.63%
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