285 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116
2 bd 2 ba 1,253 sqft Built 1924 Lot 1,253 sqft condos
Most recent sale
$1,000,000
Oct 30, 2008
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2022 | Sold | $1,470,000 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Listed | $1,499,000 | MLS #73042367 |
| Oct 30, 2008 | Sold | $1,000,000 | MLS #70814004 |
| Sep 2, 2008 | Listed | $1,035,500 | MLS #70814004 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,469,700 | — | $1,469,700 | $17,019 |
| 2024 | $1,385,000 | — | $1,385,000 | $15,097 |
| 2023 | $1,357,300 | — | $1,357,300 | $14,577 |
| 2022 | $1,344,100 | — | $1,344,100 | $14,624 |
| 2021 | $1,317,800 | — | $1,317,800 | $14,061 |
| 2020 | $1,251,000 | — | $1,251,000 | $13,211 |
| 2019 | $1,214,300 | — | $1,214,300 | $12,799 |
| 2018 | $1,214,300 | — | $1,214,300 | $12,726 |
| 2017 | $1,156,500 | — | $1,156,500 | $12,247 |
| 2016 | $1,112,000 | — | $1,112,000 | $12,232 |
| 2015 | $982,900 | — | $982,900 | $11,903 |
| 2014 | $900,400 | — | $900,400 | $11,327 |
Property facts
Year built
1924
Property type
condos
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,253 sqft
Lot size
1,253 sqft
ZIP code
02116
City
Boston
Street
Columbus Ave
Coordinates
42.34731, -71.07380
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 285 Columbus Ave last sell?
285 Columbus Ave most recently sold on Oct 30, 2008 for $1,000,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 285 Columbus Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 285 Columbus Ave (year 2025) is $1,469,700 with $17,019 in property tax.
How does 285 Columbus Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 47.0% above the last sale price of $1,000,000.
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 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,253 sqft, 1,253 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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