Sun-filled 2 bed, 2 bath garden duplex in an A+ South End location. Steps from top rated restaurants, Back Bay, Southwest Corridor, public transportation and more.. Unit 1 features a private entrance with mud room, 2 king sized bedrooms with full bath, generous closets and in-unit laundry. The lower level has a welcoming open floor plan with a chef's kitchen, large living/dining area with gas fireplace and full bath. Walk outside to a large patio, perfect for entertaining. 1 full sized , direct access parking space, gleaming hardwood floors and central air complete this city oasis!Home is now vacant and easy to show! Photos were taken when owner occupied.
CondoProperty Type
1899Year Built
$1,283Price/Sq.Ft.
$612/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by Julie Holenport• Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hurley K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Mel H King Elementary
Public 2-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Snowden Int'L High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
O'Bryant School Math/Science
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
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About
Columbus
Columbus, located between Back Bay and the South End, is a residential and commercial Boston neighborhood with a broad boulevard streetscape and a strong transit spine. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Columbus Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue crossroads, where cafes, small restaurants, and storefront services line the sidewalks under steady foot traffic. Community pillars include Symphony Hall, the Huntington Theatre Company, and the Boston Center for the Arts. Brick rowhouses and mid-rise buildings frame tree-lined blocks that shift quickly into cultural corridors. The Southwest Corridor Park threads green space alongside the Orange Line, linking commutes with running and biking paths. Restaurant rows along Tremont Street and Columbus Avenue keep the evenings active without feeling flashy.
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Offer insights
208 W Springfield St #1 · $1,599,000
$1.59M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.59M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
43 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Hardwood and wood laminate flooring
Five total rooms
One fireplace
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
In-unit washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Wood laminate
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Garden
Unit faces street/front/garden
Home design
Condominium
Attached
Brownstone duplex
Two stories
Entry at street level (Entry level 1)
Parking
One off-street deeded parking space
Construction
Brick construction
Rubber roof
Built according to public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $612 covering water, sewer and insurance
Pets allowed
Community access to public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, medical facility, highway access, house of worship, and T‑Station
Electricity and solar
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Renovated duplex with private gated entry and deeded direct access parking. Entry level (street) - two bedrooms (master bedroom that fits king size bed), generous second bedroom that fits queen bed or makes a great study, newly renovated bathroom with beautifully tiled shower, radiant heat flooring, brass plumbing and custom cabinetry; laundry closet plus a large storage closet. Bedrooms have new custom closet systems, new hardwood floors and ceiling fans. Garden level - bright with multiple large windows and easy access to new blue stone patio with mahogany fencing off living area is great for entertaining. Open living/dining includes kitchen appointed with stainless appliances, peninsula with granite counter and seating, pantry plus additional storage and gas fireplace. Second full bath with shower adds convenience. New Mitsubishi AC system brings cooling comfort. South End restaurants, Whole Foods, SOWA, shopping, public transit are very walkable!
MLS PIN #71357107
Jun 29, 2012
Sold
$680,000
$546/sq ft
Apr 2, 2012
Contingent
—
Mar 26, 2012
Listed
$679,000
$545/sq ft
+2
Wonderful recently renovated Garden Duplex featuring granite stainless kitchen with large breakfast peninsula, sunny south facing living-dining area with gas fireplace, two grand scale, equally proportioned bedrooms, two lovely tiled baths, great closet storage throughout, HW floors, private professionally landscaped garden / patio for entertaining, direct access to full parking space, 100% owner occupied association and close to MBTA Lines, Prudential-Copley shopping & many fine SE Restaurants.
MLS PIN #70372872
Aug 15, 2006
Sold
$590,000
$474/sq ft
May 16, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 24, 2006
Listed
$600,000
$482/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,856 (+3.6%)
$1,010,800
2022
$10,474 (+2.0%)
$962,700
2021
$10,272 (−3.4%)
$962,700
2020
$10,633 (+3.2%)
$1,006,900
2019
$10,301 (+6.6%)
$977,300
2018
$9,664 (−8.9%)
$922,100
2017
$10,610 (+19.0%)
$1,001,900
2016
$8,917 (+5.9%)
$810,600
2015
$8,418 (+4.9%)
$695,100
2014
$8,026 (+1.5%)
$638,000
2013
$7,908 (+1.7%)
$601,800
2012
$7,774 (+2.0%)
$596,200
2009
$7,625 (+20.2%)
$596,200
2006
$6,345
$596,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2021
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,246
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,246
Year built
1899
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Suffolk County
APN
4706085
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR
RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT
RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT
CFROD
GCOD
South End Neighborhood-Multifamily Residential Subdistrict
The Multifamily Residential (MFR) Subdistricts are established to encourage medium-density multifamily areas with a variety of allowed housing types, including one-, two- and three-family dwellings, row houses, and apartments.
Zone overlays
Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood District
Restricted Parking Districts
Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District
Groundwater Conservation Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Park & open space
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boston, MA • 02118
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Boston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 208 W Springfield St #1
$1,562,558
$36K under list price of $1.60M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.8M.