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285 Columbus Ave # 801, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$995,000
Est. $6,955/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
856
Sq Ft
$1,162
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
2008
Year Built
Condominium
Type
19
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$55,000 Listed May 27, 2026 • MLS# 73524563 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to this contemporary one-bedroom residence in the heart of South End. Just moments to Back Bay station, Equniox, Copley Square! This large, sunny unit has an open concept floor plan perfect for entertaining! Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, large island, and connects to dining and living room. There is ample space for a dining room table, and a large sectional in living room. Building is professionally managed, with concierge, and adjacent to rental garage parking next door. This top floor unit is located conveniently near the elevators and across the hall from the common roof deck. Unit also has coat closet, large walk in closet in bedroom, and private storage. Located moments from the South End and Back Bay’s renowned restaurants, boutiques, and café. This home offers convenient access to public transportation and everything the city has to offer! First Open Houses Thursday, May 28th from 12-1pm and Sunday May 31st from 1pm-3pm.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SPECTOR JUNE G
Mailing Address 285 COLUMBUS AV #504, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $804,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $804,000 $804,000 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 15, 2022 $1,351,000 68208/330
Jul 26, 2022 $770,000 67994/253
Jun 9, 2022 $1,280,000 67771/301
Jun 3, 2022 $935,000 67748/23
May 19, 2022 $1,450,000 67668/134
Mar 21, 2022 $925,000 67347/296
Jun 30, 2021 $1,285,000 65797/169
Apr 29, 2021 $100 65343/286
Mar 5, 2021 $481,000 64935/291
Jan 2, 2021 $9 33333/333

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jun 8, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1858550 		Open $6,675
Oct 29, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
FENCE
Fencing Renovation < 6Ft
Permit #SF1666010 		Open $1,800
Sep 27, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1649685 		Closed $6,000
Sep 19, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1653889 		Closed $11,000
Sep 16, 2024 Long Form/Alteration Permit
SIGNES
Signs
Permit #ALT1598405 		Open $37,000
Aug 1, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1634612 		Open $195,000
Jun 21, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
SITE
Excavation Borings Test Pits
Permit #SF1604826 		Open $74,000
May 1, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1592626 		Open $85,000
Apr 9, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
SITE
Excavation Borings Test Pits
Permit #SF1581902 		Open $8,000
Oct 21, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1535060 		Open $4,000
Sep 29, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1529519 		Closed $2,500
Aug 15, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1510915 		Open $1,800
Aug 7, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1495854 		Open $58,416
May 16, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1452659 		Open $85,000
Jun 17, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1347496 		Closed $1,500
Jun 13, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1346483 		Closed $8,000
Jun 10, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1341365 		Open $69,500
Mar 24, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1307536 		Closed $15,000
Mar 3, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1301277 		Closed $27,000
Feb 4, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1288677 		Open $249,800
Jan 5, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1283336 		Open $129,450
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,924 2,008 ✗
Match: geocode_proximity (85.5% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2008
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
856 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
8

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2008
Living Area 856 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,942
Assessed Value $944,900

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2008
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

285 Columbus Ave # 801, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.4 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.6 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 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 | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.1 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
Kids Are People School
1.1 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: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 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: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 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
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School 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 | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Newman School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 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: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.5 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 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: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.4 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 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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Property Timeline

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Price Reduced
Jun 8, 2026
$995,000 $55,000 (-5.24%)
From $1,050,000 to $995,000 (-5.2%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 27, 2026
$1,050,000
Original listing
Agent: The Ryan J. Glass Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 8, 2026 Price Changed $995,000 -$55,000
May 27, 2026 New Listing Added $1,050,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
19 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,162
Total Price Drop
-$55,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,942 $944,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,942
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$812
Per month
Assessed Value
$944,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Ryan J. Glass Team
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID TM347558
Office MLS ID BB5918
Listing Data Updated Jun 12, 2026 3:05 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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