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521 Columbus Avenue

508 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

975-2,100 sqft

Description

521 Columbus Avenue stands in Boston as a low-rise condominium building. The structure has 1 story and offers 6 units. Built in 1900, it embraces a historical charm. The unit sizes range from 975 to 2,100 square feet. Options include 2 and 4 bedrooms to suit different needs. Unit prices range from $935,000 to $1,200,000. This price range reflects the variety of sizes and bedroom options. The average price per square foot varies based on the specifics of each unit. Streets around the area ensure good access to main roads and highways. Nearby amenities enhance daily life. Residents have access to hot water, public transportation, and local parks. Tennis courts provide recreational options for outdoor activities. A house of worship lies within close reach, adding community value. Dining options are plentiful with places like Cafe Madeleine, Columbus Cafe, and House of Siam nearby. Each spot offers a unique taste and atmosphere. Other local points of interest add to the charm of living in this area. Overall, the building combines historical character with modern living. The location allows for quiet moments while still being connected to city life. It provides a mix of comfort and accessibility in a vibrant neighborhood.

Building ImageMLS ID #71214781
Building ImageMLS ID #71214781
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521 Columbus Avenue

508 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

975-2,100 sqft

Description

521 Columbus Avenue stands in Boston as a low-rise condominium building. The structure has 1 story and offers 6 units. Built in 1900, it embraces a historical charm. The unit sizes range from 975 to 2,100 square feet. Options include 2 and 4 bedrooms to suit different needs. Unit prices range from $935,000 to $1,200,000. This price range reflects the variety of sizes and bedroom options. The average price per square foot varies based on the specifics of each unit. Streets around the area ensure good access to main roads and highways. Nearby amenities enhance daily life. Residents have access to hot water, public transportation, and local parks. Tennis courts provide recreational options for outdoor activities. A house of worship lies within close reach, adding community value. Dining options are plentiful with places like Cafe Madeleine, Columbus Cafe, and House of Siam nearby. Each spot offers a unique taste and atmosphere. Other local points of interest add to the charm of living in this area. Overall, the building combines historical character with modern living. The location allows for quiet moments while still being connected to city life. It provides a mix of comfort and accessibility in a vibrant neighborhood.

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Description

521 Columbus Avenue stands in Boston as a low-rise condominium building. The structure has 1 story and offers 6 units. Built in 1900, it embraces a historical charm. The unit sizes range from 975 to 2,100 square feet. Options include 2 and 4 bedrooms to suit different needs. Unit prices range from $935,000 to $1,200,000. This price range reflects the variety of sizes and bedroom options. The average price per square foot varies based on the specifics of each unit. Streets around the area ensure good access to main roads and highways. Nearby amenities enhance daily life. Residents have access to hot water, public transportation, and local parks. Tennis courts provide recreational options for outdoor activities. A house of worship lies within close reach, adding community value. Dining options are plentiful with places like Cafe Madeleine, Columbus Cafe, and House of Siam nearby. Each spot offers a unique taste and atmosphere. Other local points of interest add to the charm of living in this area. Overall, the building combines historical character with modern living. The location allows for quiet moments while still being connected to city life. It provides a mix of comfort and accessibility in a vibrant neighborhood.

521 Columbus Avenue Key Stats Last 12 months

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Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
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Key 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-

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521 Columbus Avenue Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 3397821402022-09-19
MLS#: 73023757 		Closed$1,200,000
Unit 3397821512018-08-31
MLS#: 72360378 		Closed$935,000
Unit 112100421292011-08-19
MLS#: 71214781 		Closed$1,070,000
Unit 1
1

4 Beds

2 Baths

2100 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2011-08-19Closed$1,070,000
MLS#: 71214781
Days On Market129
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

978 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2022-09-19Closed$1,200,000
MLS#: 73023757
Days On Market40
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

978 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-08-31Closed$935,000
MLS#: 72360378
Days On Market51
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Amenities

Living here brings an array of enticing amenities designed to enrich your everyday life. Imagine stepping out of your front door and discovering a well-maintained tennis court, inviting you to get active and meet fellow residents. With convenient access to hot water, you can enjoy comforting baths or lenient mornings without a worry. The building is also surrounded by essential amenities such as public transportation, making your daily commute a breeze. For spiritual gatherings, nearby houses of worship await. And if you’re in the mood for nature, parks are just a short distance away.

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Amenities Description

Living here brings an array of enticing amenities designed to enrich your everyday life. Imagine stepping out of your front door and discovering a well-maintained tennis court, inviting you to get active and meet fellow residents. With convenient access to hot water, you can enjoy comforting baths or lenient mornings without a worry. The building is also surrounded by essential amenities such as public transportation, making your daily commute a breeze. For spiritual gatherings, nearby houses of worship await. And if you’re in the mood for nature, parks are just a short distance 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)

Storage

Storage

Policies

Comfort and security are important at 521 Columbus Avenue, which features friendly building policies to ensure a welcoming environment. Whether entertaining friends or enjoying quiet nights, you'll appreciate the supportive community existing here.

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)
521 Columbus Avenue--
?$1,144/sqft.$3 /sqft.
The 32 Rutland Sq Condo Trust$1,288/sqft.$4 /sqft.
36 Concord Sq$1,263/sqft.$9 /sqft.
50-52 Rutland Square$1,377/sqft.$4 /sqft.
500 Columbus Ave$1,023/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

521 Columbus Avenue is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|0.22 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|0.38 miles away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|0.42 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.58 miles away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|0.59 miles away
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Schools

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Description

521 Columbus Avenue is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

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

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

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
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

Learning Project Elementary School

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

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany 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

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

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

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|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|1.03 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.04 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.07 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.08 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.13 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.14 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.19 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.20 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.20 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.26 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.28 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.32 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|1.32 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.39 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.41 Miles Away

Higginson / Lewis K-8 School

F
Public|Grades PK–8
131 Walnut Ave|1.51 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

--
Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|1.61 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|1.61 Miles Away

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|1.63 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.65 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.65 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|1.66 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.68 Miles Away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|1.68 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|1.72 Miles Away

Bridge Boston Charter School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
435 Warren St|1.74 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.75 Miles Away

West Zone Early Learning Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
200 Heath St|1.76 Miles Away

James W Hennigan

C
Public|Grades KG–8
200 Heath St|1.76 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.76 Miles Away

Transit

521 Columbus Avenue benefits from a network of nearby public transportation options within a 2-mile radius. Access to Bus, Tram, Metro ensures convenient travel to employment hubs and local destinations. Strong transit connectivity reduces travel time and improves daily convenience. A transit-friendly location adds value for residents and visitors alike.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk
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Description

521 Columbus Avenue benefits from a network of nearby public transportation options within a 2-mile radius. Access to Bus, Tram, Metro ensures convenient travel to employment hubs and local destinations. Strong transit connectivity reduces travel time and improves daily convenience. A transit-friendly location adds value for residents and visitors alike.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

350 Summer St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

0.47 miles away|10 min walk

400 Summer St

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.37 miles away|8 min walk

442 W Broadway

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.73 miles away|15 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

0.85 miles away|17 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.62 miles away|31 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

91 E Concord St

0.6 miles away|12 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.69 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

0.67 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

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.81 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.73 miles away|14 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

Amory Street

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

Andrew

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.41 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Aquarium

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.83 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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521 Columbus Avenue Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

7.21%

15–29 Years

42.98%

30–44 Years

21%

45–59 Years

13.6%

60+ Years

15.22%

Commute

22.89%

Transit

37.34%

Walk

21.82%

Drive

2.72%

Bike

Housing Ownership

24.39%

Owner Occupied

75.61%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.54%
Multi Family
2.18%
Single Person
50.23%
Multi Person
49.77%

Average Income

Household:$7,365,592.59 /yr

Individual:$6,544,784.82 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.51%
High School College11.32%
Diploma2.83%
Post Graduate34.76%
Others19.58%
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Education

Diploma2.83%
Post Graduate34.76%
Others19.58%
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