Condominium at 505 Columbus Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118, Boston
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$839,000

505 Columbus Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listed by S. Kyle Buyuksakayan
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
638 sqft
Year built
1899

About this home

Situated where the historic South End seamlessly meets Back Bay, this light-filled 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium at 505 Columbus Avenue combines classic brownstone charm with refined modern living. Enhanced by newly refreshed paint and pristine new flooring, the home features an exceptionally efficient single-level layout designed to maximize every square foot. The renovated kitchen centers around rich wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, while the modern bath features sleek, updated fixtures. Both generously sized bedrooms comfortably accommodate queen beds and offer excellent closet storage. In-unit laundry adds everyday convenience, while a private oversized deck provides a rare urban retreat perfect for al fresco dining or entertaining. Turnkey and exceptionally well located, the home offers unmatched access to the city’s finest culinary destinations, just steps from neighborhood favorites like SRV, Gigi, Petit Robert Bistro, and Mistral.

Property details

MLS #
73584865
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
September 30, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.01 acres
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Joseph J Hurley
0.26 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
351
Student:teacher ratio
16.0:1
District
Boston
Middle
James P Timilty Middle
1.01 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
205
Student:teacher ratio
8.2:1
District
Boston
High
Carter School
0.25 mi away · Grades 8-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
24
Student:teacher ratio
24.0:1
District
Boston

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).

94
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
18.0 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 115 fewer days than Boston's current average of 116 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,292 active listings in Boston right now is $16,650.

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$5,203/mo
$167,800 down
$671,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,353
Property tax (est.)$699
Home insurance (est.)$150

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