1520 Columbia Rd # 2, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$520,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,867
Sq Ft
$279
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
2001
Year Built
Condominium
Type
78
Days on Market
Sold 2008 Listed Mar 27, 2008 • MLS# 70733281 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $519,900
Final Sale Price: $520,000
Difference: +$100 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
78
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $278
Sale $/sq ft: $279
This property sold for $279 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 78 days on market before selling.

About this home

Stunning Ocean Views! Located in a beautiful part of South Boston, this sunny home has amazing views of the beach a fireplaced living room and family room, beautifully finished hardwood floors, and a huge eat-in gourmet kitchen...and that's just the first floor! Upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms with en suite full baths--plus a deck off the master suite. The finished lower level gets great light and has it's own private bath as well-- perfect for a office, playroom or guest bedroom.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
152
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73518333
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 22, 2026
$959,000
MLS #73518333
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73534844
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Previously Sold
Aug 1, 2026
$5,700
MLS #73534844
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Sold
Jun 25, 2008
$520,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 152
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Listed for Sale
Mar 27, 2008
$519,900
Original listing
Agent: Paul Martinez Office: RE/MAX Destiny

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $5,767 $525,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,767
Tax Year 2008
HOA Fee
$150
Per month
Assessed Value
$525,700

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2001
Living Area 1,867 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 3
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet
Appliances None
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,767
Assessed Value $525,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $150
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 1
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Subject To Third Party Approval
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse","Half-Duplex"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 81 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2001
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,867 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2001
Structure Type: Townhouse, Half-Duplex
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.3 mi | #819 of 825 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 97 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
218 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.8 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
D
Dever Elementary School
1.0 mi | #768 of 825 | Score: 31.1
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
279 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
F
Clap Elementary School
1.1 mi | #811 of 825 | Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.2 mi | #154 of 346 | Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.3 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
C-
Everett Elementary School
1.6 mi | #733 of 825 | Score: 33.5
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.8 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.2 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.3 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
0.6 mi
McCormack Middle
0.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
0.9 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.7 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.1 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.6 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.6 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.2 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.5 mi
Grades 06-09
C-
East Boston High School
3.5 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

South Boston

1520 Columbia Rd # 2, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Martinez
Listing Office RE/MAX Destiny
Office Phone 617-576-3800
Agent MLS ID BB800515
Office MLS ID BB9927
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:09 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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