Condominium at 679 Columbia # 5, Boston MA 02125
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$495,000

679 Columbia # 5, Boston MA 02125
Boston, MA 02125
Listed by Betsy Herald
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
790 sqft
Year built
2018

About this home

Price $125K below assessed value! Your chance to be the first owner of this newly gut renovated, sunny, Penthouse home with private deck. Conveniently located just North of Jones Hill and close to Uphams Corner. 2 minutes to the bus and just 1/2 a mile to the T, plus free Harvard shuttles to the medical area. Featuring: Open design kitchen with stainless appliances including dishwasher/disposal and stone countertops, custom cabinetry & quartz backsplash. Primary bath is a glass walk-in shower and double sink vanity. Second full bath is a tub/shower bath with stylish tile. Central air conditioning, tankless hot water heater, and plenty of basement storage. In-unit washer/dryer hook-up. Security system with multiple cameras in place. Double pane windows allow quiet enjoyment. Lovely private deck off the back is perfect for BBQs or just morning coffee. Single bay garage can be purchased $60K. Outdoor parking for $15K. Great investment in a commuter friendly location!

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73523827
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
151
On market date
May 26, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
William E Russell
0.15 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
366
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Boston
Middle
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
0.97 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
340
Student:teacher ratio
8.1:1
District
Boston
HighCharter
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.19 mi away · Grades 5-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
702
Student:teacher ratio
9.4:1
District
Boston Collegiate Charter (District)

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

86
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies11

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 151 days -- 26 more days than Boston's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,983 active listings in Boston right now is $80,000.

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$99,000 down
$396,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,568
Property tax (est.)$413
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 23, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.