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553 Columbus Ave

553 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1870

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

878-1,733 sqft

Description

553 Columbus Ave stands in Boston, at the corner of Columbus Ave and Huntington Avenue. This low-rise building has one story and consists of 8 condominium units. The area has a mix of city bustle and quiet neighborhoods. It gives easy access to local parks and coffee shops. Constructed in 1870, the building features units with sizes ranging from 878 to 1,733 square feet. These units include options for 2 or 3 bedrooms. Prices start at $977,500, with an average closed price of $1,470,000. The average price per square foot is $849. Residents enjoy various nearby amenities. A bike path makes it easy to stay active. Public transportation options and highway access support commuting needs. A pool, tennis courts, and local parks enhance recreational activities. House of Worships are also close by for community gatherings. Local dining options include Uptown Expresso, House of Siam, and Columbus Cafe. These restaurants add convenience for dining out. More choices are available in the surrounding area, providing variety for residents. Units take an average of 78 days on the market before selling. This reflects local trends and demand. The building presents a mix of historical character and contemporary city living. Each unit provides a comfortable space for modern lifestyles.

Building ImageMLS ID #73209135
Building ImageMLS ID #73209135
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553 Columbus Ave

553 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1870

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

878-1,733 sqft

Description

553 Columbus Ave stands in Boston, at the corner of Columbus Ave and Huntington Avenue. This low-rise building has one story and consists of 8 condominium units. The area has a mix of city bustle and quiet neighborhoods. It gives easy access to local parks and coffee shops. Constructed in 1870, the building features units with sizes ranging from 878 to 1,733 square feet. These units include options for 2 or 3 bedrooms. Prices start at $977,500, with an average closed price of $1,470,000. The average price per square foot is $849. Residents enjoy various nearby amenities. A bike path makes it easy to stay active. Public transportation options and highway access support commuting needs. A pool, tennis courts, and local parks enhance recreational activities. House of Worships are also close by for community gatherings. Local dining options include Uptown Expresso, House of Siam, and Columbus Cafe. These restaurants add convenience for dining out. More choices are available in the surrounding area, providing variety for residents. Units take an average of 78 days on the market before selling. This reflects local trends and demand. The building presents a mix of historical character and contemporary city living. Each unit provides a comfortable space for modern lifestyles.

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Description

553 Columbus Ave stands in Boston, at the corner of Columbus Ave and Huntington Avenue. This low-rise building has one story and consists of 8 condominium units. The area has a mix of city bustle and quiet neighborhoods. It gives easy access to local parks and coffee shops. Constructed in 1870, the building features units with sizes ranging from 878 to 1,733 square feet. These units include options for 2 or 3 bedrooms. Prices start at $977,500, with an average closed price of $1,470,000. The average price per square foot is $849. Residents enjoy various nearby amenities. A bike path makes it easy to stay active. Public transportation options and highway access support commuting needs. A pool, tennis courts, and local parks enhance recreational activities. House of Worships are also close by for community gatherings. Local dining options include Uptown Expresso, House of Siam, and Columbus Cafe. These restaurants add convenience for dining out. More choices are available in the surrounding area, providing variety for residents. Units take an average of 78 days on the market before selling. This reflects local trends and demand. The building presents a mix of historical character and contemporary city living. Each unit provides a comfortable space for modern lifestyles.

553 Columbus Ave Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$1,550,000($895/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$1,470,000($849/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market78 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$5 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market78 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$5 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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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

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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.

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553 Columbus Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 11173322782024-05-23
MLS#: 73209135 		Closed$1,470,000
Unit 44103821522015-08-17
MLS#: 71864937 		Closed$977,500
Unit 3387831542015-08-03
MLS#: 71854702 		Closed$750,000
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

2 Baths

1733 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2024-05-23Closed$1,470,000
MLS#: 73209135
Days On Market78
Unit 3
3

3 Beds

1 Baths

878 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2015-08-03Closed$750,000
MLS#: 71854702
Days On Market54
Unit 4
4

2 Beds

1 Baths

1038 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2015-08-17Closed$977,500
MLS#: 71864937
Days On Market52
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Amenities

When it comes to amenities, 553 Columbus Avenue doesn’t disappoint. Picture yourself enjoying sunny afternoons at the on-site pool or taking brisk walks along the nearby bike path. If you’re an avid tennis player, you’ll be happy to know there are tennis courts available too! This property offers easy highway access and great public transportation options, which means you’ll be well-connected without having to navigate complex traffic for your daily commutes. Plus, there are parks and houses of worship nearby, providing a complete sense of community.

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Amenities Description

When it comes to amenities, 553 Columbus Avenue doesn’t disappoint. Picture yourself enjoying sunny afternoons at the on-site pool or taking brisk walks along the nearby bike path. If you’re an avid tennis player, you’ll be happy to know there are tennis courts available too! This property offers easy highway access and great public transportation options, which means you’ll be well-connected without having to navigate complex traffic for your daily commutes. Plus, there are parks and houses of worship nearby, providing a complete sense of community.

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Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Pool

Pool

Policies

It’s important to be aware of a few building policies here. 553 Columbus Avenue has a framework that includes certain restrictions, which helps maintain the community’s integrity and quality of 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)
553 Columbus Ave$849/sqft.$5 /sqft.
560 Columbus$1,063/sqft.$2 /sqft.
547 Columbus Ave$1,126/sqft.$3 /sqft.
547 Columbus Avenue Condominium$1,126/sqft.$3 /sqft.
566 Columbus Ave$1,194/sqft.$2 /sqft.
220 Wspringfield St$1,090/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Situated in South End, 553 Columbus Ave 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.

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|0.12 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|0.48 miles away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|0.49 miles away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|0.51 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.65 miles away
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Description

Situated in South End, 553 Columbus Ave 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.

Carter Developmental Center

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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

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

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|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

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury 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

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

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

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

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.03 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.05 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.14 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.15 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.15 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.17 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.18 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|1.23 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.27 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.30 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.31 Miles Away

Higginson / Lewis K-8 School

F
Public|Grades PK–8
131 Walnut Ave|1.42 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.48 Miles Away

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|1.52 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.60 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|1.60 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.61 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.63 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|1.65 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

--
Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|1.65 Miles Away

James W Hennigan

C
Public|Grades KG–8
200 Heath St|1.65 Miles Away

West Zone Early Learning Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
200 Heath St|1.65 Miles Away

Bridge Boston Charter School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
435 Warren St|1.66 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.68 Miles Away

The Lynch Center

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
599 Brookline Ave|1.69 Miles Away

Nativity Preparatory School

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Private|Grades 4–8
39 Lamartine St|1.69 Miles Away

Higginson K-2 School

--
Public|Grades PK–2
160 Harrishof St|1.69 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.70 Miles Away

Transit

Located in South End, 553 Columbus Ave is surrounded by 50+ public transit options within 2 miles. Residents enjoy easy access to well-connected transit routes serving key areas of Boston. Reliable public transportation simplifies commuting and enhances everyday mobility. This accessible setting promotes a connected and efficient urban lifestyle.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.55 miles away|30 min walk
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Transit

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Description

Located in South End, 553 Columbus Ave is surrounded by 50+ public transit options within 2 miles. Residents enjoy easy access to well-connected transit routes serving key areas of Boston. Reliable public transportation simplifies commuting and enhances everyday mobility. This accessible setting promotes a connected and efficient urban lifestyle.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

205 Roxbury St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.25 miles away|25 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

350 Summer St

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

0.38 miles away|8 min walk

400 Summer St

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.46 miles away|9 min walk

442 W Broadway

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.78 miles away|16 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

91 E Concord St

0.6 miles away|12 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.73 miles away|15 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

0.68 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

0.7 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

0.69 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.89 miles away|17 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.78 miles away|15 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Amory Street

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

Andrew

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.93 miles away|38 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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553 Columbus Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

7.13%

15–29 Years

43.97%

30–44 Years

20.84%

45–59 Years

13.29%

60+ Years

14.77%

Commute

23.5%

Transit

36.97%

Walk

21.82%

Drive

2.76%

Bike

Housing Ownership

23.7%

Owner Occupied

76.3%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.74%
Multi Family
2.19%
Single Person
50.19%
Multi Person
49.81%

Average Income

Household:$6,942,764.97 /yr

Individual:$6,214,630.6 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.64%
High School College11.33%
Diploma2.93%
Post Graduate34.33%
Others19.77%
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Education

Diploma2.93%
Post Graduate34.33%
Others19.77%
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