Brand new gut renovation with beautiful finishes, 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. Be the first owner in this sunny two bedroom featuring: Open design kitchen with stainless appliances including dishwasher/disposal, stone countertops, custom cabinetry and quartz backsplash. Full tub/shower bath with stylish tile. Central air conditioning, tankless hot water heater, and plenty of basement storage. This home includes and in-unit washer/dryer hook-up. New 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. House next door has permits in place for new construction which will beautify the location and instantly raise your values with just a little patience! Up to $25K in downpayment assistance that never has to be paid back! Ask the agent!
Uphams Corner-Jones Hill, located between Dorchester Avenue and Columbia Road, is a residential and commercial Boston neighborhood with a hilltop streetscape and a historic main-street core. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the busy Four Corners at Dudley Street and Columbia Road, where corner markets, Caribbean bakeries, barbershops, and takeout counters keep the sidewalks in motion. The Strand Theatre anchors the cultural calendar, while the Dorchester Art Project adds gallery energy in a former church. Triple Decker blocks climb Jones Hill, mixing porches, bay windows, and tight-knit side streets. Parks and schoolyards stitch together walking routes, and the MBTA Fairmount Line adds a commuter rhythm.
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Market insights
679 Columbia Rd #1 · $449,000
DAYS ON MARKET
20 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$449,000
Median sale price in this area is $728,769. (62% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Insulated windows
Basement present
Total of 4 rooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Has heating and cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Home design
Condominium
Low-rise building
Single-story
Entry at level 1
Approximate effective year built 2026
Parking
Detached off-street parking
1 open/off-street parking space
Construction
Rubber roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $140.80
HOA covers water, sewer, insurance, security, building maintenance, grounds maintenance and snow removal
Pets allowed
Community offers public transportation, shopping, highway access, and nearby schools
Electricity and solar
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The 3F Subdistricts are designed to preserve low-density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric, including one-, two-, and three-family dwellings, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new and infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as of right. In the 3F Subdistricts, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building shall be 3, and the maximum number of Town House Buildings or Row House Buildings attached in a row shall be 3.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
67% 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 • 02125
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Sun exposure
58/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 679 Columbia Rd #1
$450,165
$1,165 over list price of $449K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $365K to $560K.