521 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02118
2 bd 1 ba 780 sqft Built 1850 Lot 780 sqft condos
Most recent sale
$926,000
Jun 17, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | Sold | $926,000 | MLS #72969455 |
| May 4, 2022 | Price changed | $895,000 | MLS #224334 |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Listed | $945,000 | MLS #72969455 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Listed | $945,000 | MLS #224334 |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Listing removed | $2,900 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Price changed for rent | $2,900 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 18, 2017 | Listed for rent | $3,300 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Listing removed | $3,300 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Listed for rent | $3,300 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 2, 2010 | Sold | $479,000 | MLS #71058921 |
| Apr 6, 2010 | Listed | $485,000 | MLS #71058921 |
| Aug 8, 2003 | Sold | $400,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 24, 1997 | Sold | $176,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 28, 1996 | Sold | $150,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 6, 1989 | Sold | $142,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $919,200 | — | $919,200 | $10,644 |
| 2024 | $887,800 | — | $887,800 | $9,677 |
| 2023 | $768,400 | — | $768,400 | $8,253 |
| 2022 | $731,800 | — | $731,800 | $7,962 |
| 2021 | $731,800 | — | $731,800 | $7,808 |
| 2020 | $669,600 | — | $669,600 | $7,071 |
| 2019 | $635,900 | — | $635,900 | $6,702 |
| 2018 | $599,900 | — | $599,900 | $6,287 |
| 2017 | $566,200 | — | $566,200 | $5,996 |
| 2016 | $544,400 | — | $544,400 | $5,988 |
| 2015 | $501,400 | — | $501,400 | $6,072 |
| 2014 | $460,200 | — | $460,200 | $5,789 |
| 2006 | $434,900 | — | $434,900 | $4,836 |
| 2005 | $398,200 | — | $398,200 | $4,273 |
| 2004 | $398,200 | — | $398,200 | $4,042 |
| 2003 | $297,200 | — | $297,200 | $3,355 |
Property facts
Year built
1850
Property type
condos
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
780 sqft
Lot size
780 sqft
ZIP code
02118
City
Boston
Street
Columbus Ave
Coordinates
42.34214, -71.08022
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,556
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 Jun 17, 2022 for $926,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 521 Columbus Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 521 Columbus Ave (year 2025) is $919,200 with $10,644 in property tax.
How does 521 Columbus Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 0.7% below the last sale price of $926,000.
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, 780 sqft, 780 sqft lot 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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