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521 Columbus

521 Columbus, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

0

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

635-780 sqft

Description

521 Columbus sits in Boston's South End, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Huntington Avenue. The area provides easy access to public transportation, including the Orange Line and Green Line. Residents enjoy proximity to the Charles River, adding to the neighborhood charm with green spaces. The low-rise building consists of 1 story with a total of 8 condominium units. Sizes vary from 635 to 780 square feet, offering both 1 and 2 bedrooms. The building was recently priced starting at $232,500, appealing for those looking to settle in a vibrant location. Recent construction shines with oversized windows letting in plenty of light. Soaring ceilings create an open, airy feel throughout the units. Possible hardwood floors add warmth and character to the living spaces, complementing the brownstone design that this building embraces. Dining options abound, with places like Cafe Madeleine and Columbus Cafe nearby. House of Siam provides another delicious option for meals out. Parks in the vicinity further enhance the outdoor experience for residents, creating a lively community atmosphere. Each unit embodies a blend of modern living and classic touches, contributing to a comfortable lifestyle. This location connects easily to busy streets and amenities, making it suitable for those wanting to enjoy both urban and suburban life. Residents can appreciate living in a culturally rich area surrounded by art and community activities.

Building ImageMLS ID #73438589
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521 Columbus

521 Columbus, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

0

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

635-780 sqft

Description

521 Columbus sits in Boston's South End, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Huntington Avenue. The area provides easy access to public transportation, including the Orange Line and Green Line. Residents enjoy proximity to the Charles River, adding to the neighborhood charm with green spaces. The low-rise building consists of 1 story with a total of 8 condominium units. Sizes vary from 635 to 780 square feet, offering both 1 and 2 bedrooms. The building was recently priced starting at $232,500, appealing for those looking to settle in a vibrant location. Recent construction shines with oversized windows letting in plenty of light. Soaring ceilings create an open, airy feel throughout the units. Possible hardwood floors add warmth and character to the living spaces, complementing the brownstone design that this building embraces. Dining options abound, with places like Cafe Madeleine and Columbus Cafe nearby. House of Siam provides another delicious option for meals out. Parks in the vicinity further enhance the outdoor experience for residents, creating a lively community atmosphere. Each unit embodies a blend of modern living and classic touches, contributing to a comfortable lifestyle. This location connects easily to busy streets and amenities, making it suitable for those wanting to enjoy both urban and suburban life. Residents can appreciate living in a culturally rich area surrounded by art and community activities.

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Description

521 Columbus sits in Boston's South End, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Huntington Avenue. The area provides easy access to public transportation, including the Orange Line and Green Line. Residents enjoy proximity to the Charles River, adding to the neighborhood charm with green spaces. The low-rise building consists of 1 story with a total of 8 condominium units. Sizes vary from 635 to 780 square feet, offering both 1 and 2 bedrooms. The building was recently priced starting at $232,500, appealing for those looking to settle in a vibrant location. Recent construction shines with oversized windows letting in plenty of light. Soaring ceilings create an open, airy feel throughout the units. Possible hardwood floors add warmth and character to the living spaces, complementing the brownstone design that this building embraces. Dining options abound, with places like Cafe Madeleine and Columbus Cafe nearby. House of Siam provides another delicious option for meals out. Parks in the vicinity further enhance the outdoor experience for residents, creating a lively community atmosphere. Each unit embodies a blend of modern living and classic touches, contributing to a comfortable lifestyle. This location connects easily to busy streets and amenities, making it suitable for those wanting to enjoy both urban and suburban life. Residents can appreciate living in a culturally rich area surrounded by art and community activities.

521 Columbus Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$750,000($1042/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price-
Year over year list priceDown Arrow7.98%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceDown Arrow7.98%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Low
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

521 Columbus Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 4472021712025-12-12
MLS#: 73438589 		Closed$725,000
Unit 5569021632024-04-17
MLS#: 73202166 		Closed$789,000
Unit PH6PH678021572022-06-17
MLS#: 72969455 		Closed$926,000
Unit 4
4

2 Beds

1 Baths

720 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-12-12Closed$725,000
MLS#: 73438589
Days On Market71
Unit 5
5

2 Beds

1 Baths

690 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2024-04-17Closed$789,000
MLS#: 73202166
Days On Market63
Unit PH6
PH6

2 Beds

1 Baths

780 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2022-06-17Closed$926,000
MLS#: 72969455
Days On Market57
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Amenities

At ?, you’ll find thoughtful amenities that enhance the ease of urban living. If you're someone who relies on public transport to navigate the city, you’re in luck! The proximity to public transportation makes commuting a breeze—whether you're headed to work or exploring the numerous attractions throughout Boston. For those sunny days or moments to unwind, nearby parks offer an essential green space, perfect for relaxing or enjoying a stroll.

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Amenities Description

At ?, you’ll find thoughtful amenities that enhance the ease of urban living. If you're someone who relies on public transport to navigate the city, you’re in luck! The proximity to public transportation makes commuting a breeze—whether you're headed to work or exploring the numerous attractions throughout Boston. For those sunny days or moments to unwind, nearby parks offer an essential green space, perfect for relaxing or enjoying a stroll.

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

Policies

The building policies are currently unspecified, but given its desirable location and the community of residents, it’s likely that they align with the welcoming atmosphere that first-time buyers often look for. It’s always smart to reach out to the management for specifics to ensure that the policies suit your lifestyle.

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--
?$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.
2 Claremont Park$880/sqft.$5 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

521 Columbus 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|0.22 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|0.43 miles away

Cathedral High School

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

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.59 miles away
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Schools

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Description

521 Columbus 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

Cathedral High School

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

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield 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

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

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|1.02 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|1.18 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|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|1.27 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

Up Academy Boston

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

Boston Collaborative High School

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

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|1.62 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|1.71 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

James W Hennigan

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

West Zone Early Learning Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
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 is surrounded by public transit options designed for efficient city travel. Transportation access within a 2-mile radius ensures reliable connections across Boston. Residents benefit from flexible commuting options and reduced travel stress. This well-connected setting supports modern urban lifestyles.

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

1.56 miles away|30 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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Transit

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Description

521 Columbus is surrounded by public transit options designed for efficient city travel. Transportation access within a 2-mile radius ensures reliable connections across Boston. Residents benefit from flexible commuting options and reduced travel stress. This well-connected setting supports modern urban lifestyles.

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

1.56 miles away|30 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 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

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

91 E Concord St

0.59 miles away|12 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.69 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

0.74 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|30 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 Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

7.21%

15–29 Years

42.98%

30–44 Years

20.99%

45–59 Years

13.6%

60+ Years

15.21%

Commute

22.9%

Transit

37.34%

Walk

21.82%

Drive

2.72%

Bike

Housing Ownership

24.39%

Owner Occupied

75.61%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.55%
Multi Family
2.18%
Single Person
50.23%
Multi Person
49.77%

Average Income

Household:$7,360,105.03 /yr

Individual:$6,540,670.6 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.51%
High School College11.32%
Diploma2.83%
Post Graduate34.75%
Others19.59%
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Education

Diploma2.83%
Post Graduate34.75%
Others19.59%
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