290 Columbus Ave # 5, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$292,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
316
Sq Ft
$924
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1899
Year Built
Condominium
Type
35
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed Feb 18, 2010 • MLS# 71034319 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $299,900
Final Sale Price: $292,000
Difference: $7,900 (-2.6%)
Performance Metrics
97.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
35
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $949
Sale $/sq ft: $924
This property sold for $924 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 35 days on market before selling.

About this home

Prime location in the South End, steps away from the Back bay. Dartmouth Street train station, Luxury shopping at Copley and Prudential center. Ultra Modern one bedroom located in a grand brownstone building that has been restored and updated. This home has top quality finishes including; hardwood floors, stainless/granite kitchen, interactive shower spa & poured-glass sink, private rear deck, in-unit laundry, etc. A MUST SEE! Open house this sunday 2/21 from 12-1pm..stop by!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

38.5%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73581055
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 17, 2026
$475,000
MLS #73581055
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Sold
Jun 1, 2010
$292,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Feb 18, 2010
$299,900
Original listing
Agent: Annette Given Office: The Charles Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #70551460
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 29, 2007
$310,000
MLS #70551460
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $2,630 $247,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,630
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$126
Per month
Assessed Value
$247,400

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 316 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features None
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $2,630
Assessed Value $247,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $126
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Appraiser
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 30 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
316 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom, TV Monitor

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.2 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.4 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.6 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.1 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
Kids Are People School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.5 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
Dearborn Middle School
2.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.0 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
Timilty Middle
1.4 mi
UP Academy
1.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.5 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
Newman School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.5 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 School
1.5 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.4 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 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
Meridian Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood

South End

290 Columbus Ave # 5, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Annette Given
Listing Office The Charles Realty
Office Phone 617-236-0353
Agent MLS ID BB981853
Office MLS ID BB9906
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 9:30 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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