497 Columbia Rd is a 4,758 square foot multi-family home on a 3,049 square foot lot with 10 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Dorchester data, we estimate the home's value is $1,236,886.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,236,886
$48K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.
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
Feb 15, 2026 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Mar 3, 2025 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on other items.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 20
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,758
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,848
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,049
Municipality Name: BOSTON
Acres: 0.07
Zoning Code: R3
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 10
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,758
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1299246
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Everett Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Carter School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Boston Latin Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Albert D Holland School of Technology
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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 96° 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.18M – $1.42M
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