Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,455,000
11 beds4,428 sqft

787 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02125

Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$329/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Incredible rare opportunity for a savvy investor to acquire six units in one fell swoop with two attached three-decker homes being sold at the same time! With a living area of 4,428 on each side, these extra-large units can be used as three to four bedroom apartments. Kitchens and bathrooms are a fully-functioning older mix and there are loads of original detail in the apartments as well as the common areas. Very convenient location and close to everything. See MLS# 72959192 for adjacent listing....Incredible rare opportunity for a savvy investor to acquire six units in one fell swoop with two attached three-decker homes being sold at the same time! With a living area of 4,428 on each side, these extra-large units can be used as three to four bedroom apartments. Kitchens and bathrooms are a fully-functioning older mix and there are loads of original detail in the apartments as well as the common areas. Very convenient location and close to everything. See MLS# 72959192 for adjacent listing. Showings start at the open house on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 from 1:00 - 3:00 P. M. Offers will be due on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 at 6:00 P. M. Please make offers good for 24 hours.
  • Listed by: David Cahill • Century 21 Cityside
Listing closed: 05/31/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72959193
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,367,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Cityside, David Cahill

Sold By Century 21 Cityside, David Cahill

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Property Information for 787 Columbia Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,827 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 3 Family
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Dorchester
  • Area: MA-Boston-Dorchester, MA-Boston
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0

Building Information

  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 3
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,080 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4428.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Features

Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront Features: Bay, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public

Property Information

Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Public records say that the home has 18 rooms,but it has 17. Lead compliance letter is from 1980. First floor (similar condition as others) of 789 can be shown w/ accepted offer.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:07 P:02933 S:000,1297672
  • Assessments: $1,014,700
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: R3

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 11
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Levels: 3
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Unit Information

Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 3
  • Lease U3: N
  • Levels U3: 1

Rental Info

Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.00
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.00

Property History for 787 Columbia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491431524

$1,455,000
—
May 31, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72959193

$1,455,000
—
Apr 7, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72959193

—
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491431524

$1,455,000
05/31/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72959193

$1,455,000
04/07/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72959193

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 787 Columbia Road

Taxable Value

Land

$375,200

Additions

$980,000
Total$1,355,200

Tax Record

2025

$15,693 ($1,308 / month)

Home Facts

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

4,428 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,428 SqFt

Stories

3

Lot Size

3,080 SqFt

Style

Triplex

Year Built

1900

Zoning

R3

County

SUFFOLK

APN

DORC W:07 P:02933 S:000

Schools near 787 Columbia Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Russell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
Public7 to 8

Roger Clap Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 787 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02125
$1,455,000
11
4,428
3,080
$1,455,000
11
4,428
3,080
–
–
–
5,608
6,160
$640,000
8
4,431
3,080
$1,100,000
9
4,431
3,092
$140,000
–
4
3,102
3,102

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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Cityside, David Cahill

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