521 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02118
2 bd 1 ba 690 sqft Built 1850 condos
Most recent sale
$789,000
Apr 17, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 | Sold | $789,000 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Price changed | $815,000 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Listed | $825,000 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Listing removed | $825,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Listing removed | $3,200 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Listed for rent | $3,200 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Sold | $733,000 | MLSPIN |
| May 29, 2019 | Relisted | $739,000 | MLSPIN |
| May 24, 2019 | Listing removed | — | MLSPIN |
| May 23, 2019 | Relisted | $739,000 | MLSPIN |
| May 8, 2019 | Listing removed | — | MLSPIN |
| Apr 6, 2019 | Listing removed | — | MLSPIN |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Price changed | $739,000 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 26, 2019 | Listed | $759,000 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Listing removed | $2,700 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Listed for rent | $2,700 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 31, 2013 | Sold | $390,000 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Sold | $390,000 | Public Record |
| May 28, 2010 | Relisted | $390,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 3, 2009 | Listing removed | $369,900 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 6, 2009 | Listed | $369,900 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Listing removed | $2,500 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 6, 2009 | Listed for rent | $2,300 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 8, 2004 | Sold | $430,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 28, 2004 | Listed | $434,000 | MLSPIN |
| May 24, 2002 | Sold | $340,400 | Public Record |
| Oct 1, 1999 | Sold | $232,500 | Public Record |
| Feb 24, 1997 | Sold | $139,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $757,000 | — | $757,000 | $8,766 |
| 2024 | $731,300 | — | $731,300 | $7,971 |
| 2023 | $709,700 | — | $709,700 | $7,622 |
| 2022 | $675,900 | — | $675,900 | $7,354 |
| 2021 | $675,900 | — | $675,900 | $7,212 |
| 2020 | $604,800 | — | $604,800 | $6,387 |
| 2019 | $574,600 | — | $574,600 | $6,056 |
| 2018 | $542,200 | — | $542,200 | $5,682 |
| 2017 | $511,700 | — | $511,700 | $5,419 |
| 2016 | $492,000 | — | $492,000 | $5,412 |
| 2015 | $446,900 | — | $446,900 | $5,412 |
| 2014 | $410,200 | — | $410,200 | $5,160 |
| 2006 | $382,500 | — | $382,500 | $4,253 |
| 2005 | $350,200 | — | $350,200 | $3,758 |
| 2004 | $350,200 | — | $350,200 | $3,555 |
| 2003 | $249,800 | — | $249,800 | $2,820 |
Property facts
Year built
1850
Property type
condos
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
690 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
02118
City
Boston
Street
Columbus Ave
Coordinates
42.34216, -71.08019
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,734
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 521 Columbus Ave last sell?
521 Columbus Ave most recently sold on Apr 17, 2024 for $789,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 521 Columbus Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 521 Columbus Ave (year 2025) is $757,000 with $8,766 in property tax.
How does 521 Columbus Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.1% below the last sale price of $789,000.
When was 521 Columbus Ave built?
521 Columbus Ave was built in 1850.
How does 521 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 521 Columbus Ave?
521 Columbus Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 690 sqft condos.
Is 521 Columbus Ave a flip candidate?
No — 521 Columbus Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 521 Columbus Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 521 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
+2.6%
Implied 1-yr
+10.5%
2026 Q3
$2.1M
2026 Q4
$2.15M
ZIP 02118 — Median Price History + Forecast
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