285 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116
1 bd 1 ba 753 sqft Built 1924 Lot 753 sqft condos
Most recent sale
$770,000
Jul 26, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | Listing removed | $3,600 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Listing removed | $3,600 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Listed for rent | $3,600 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Sold | $770,000 | MLS #72973348 |
| May 12, 2022 | Price changed | $799,000 | MLS #72973348 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Listed | $825,000 | MLS #72973348 |
| Jul 11, 2008 | Sold | $530,000 | MLS #70714582 |
| Feb 19, 2008 | Listed | $565,500 | MLS #70714582 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $752,400 | — | $752,400 | $8,713 |
| 2024 | $725,300 | — | $725,300 | $7,906 |
| 2023 | $770,900 | — | $770,900 | $8,279 |
| 2022 | $763,400 | — | $763,400 | $8,306 |
| 2021 | $748,400 | — | $748,400 | $7,985 |
| 2020 | $691,400 | — | $691,400 | $7,301 |
| 2019 | $671,100 | — | $671,100 | $7,073 |
| 2018 | $671,100 | — | $671,100 | $7,033 |
| 2017 | $639,200 | — | $639,200 | $6,769 |
| 2016 | $614,600 | — | $614,600 | $6,761 |
| 2015 | $562,900 | — | $562,900 | $6,817 |
| 2014 | $515,700 | — | $515,700 | $6,488 |
Property facts
Year built
1924
Property type
condos
Stories
1
Beds
1
Baths
1
Living area
753 sqft
Lot size
753 sqft
ZIP code
02116
City
Boston
Street
Columbus Ave
Coordinates
42.34730, -71.07380
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,620
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 285 Columbus Ave last sell?
285 Columbus Ave most recently sold on Jul 26, 2022 for $770,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 285 Columbus Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 285 Columbus Ave (year 2025) is $752,400 with $8,713 in property tax.
How does 285 Columbus Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 2.3% below the last sale price of $770,000.
When was 285 Columbus Ave built?
285 Columbus Ave was built in 1924.
How does 285 Columbus Ave compare to others on Columbus Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Columbus Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Columbus Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 285 Columbus Ave?
285 Columbus Ave is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 753 sqft, 753 sqft lot condos.
Is 285 Columbus Ave a flip candidate?
No — 285 Columbus Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 285 Columbus Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 285 Columbus Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-7.4%
Implied 1-yr
-29.8%
2026 Q3
$1.27M
2026 Q4
$1.27M
ZIP 02116 — Median Price History + Forecast
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