Google street view image for 1640 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 02127

Off market

$2,297,890

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3 ba

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4,179

sq ft

1640 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 02127

About this home

1640 Columbia Rd is a 4,179 square foot multi-family home on a 3,485 square foot lot with 9 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's South Boston data, we estimate the home's value is $2,297,890.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

3,485 sq ftLot Size

$550Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,297,890

$92K since September

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 27.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,950,000
A
9 beds3 baths3,579 sq ft
617 E 8th St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,075,000
B
6 beds3 baths3,672 sq ft
25 Howell St, Dorchester, MA 02125
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,755,000
C
8 beds3 baths3,000 sq ft
564 E 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$2,150,000
D
7 beds3 baths3,723 sq ft
419 E 3rd St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD FEB 2, 2026
$2,300,000
E
9 beds3 baths4,221 sq ft
915 E 4th St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$1,600,000
F
8 beds3 baths2,908 sq ft
151 L St, South Boston, MA 02127

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Sell

$2,183,007

Est. take-home

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Market trends in Telegraph Hill, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.1%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$940K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2:30PM
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Sale history for 1640 Columbia Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,129 (+8.6%)

$403,700 + $1,656,700

$2,060,400

2022

$20,379 (+2.0%)

$367,000 + $1,506,100

$1,873,100

2021

$19,986 (+19.7%)

$367,000 + $1,506,100

$1,873,100

2020

$16,693 (+5.2%)

$344,200 + $1,236,600

$1,580,800

2019

$15,872 (+5.6%)

$258,600 + $1,247,300

$1,505,900

2018

$15,036 (+4.0%)

$258,600 + $1,176,100

$1,434,700

2017

$14,464 (+10.7%)

$258,600 + $1,107,200

$1,365,800

2016

$13,065 (+6.1%)

$258,600 + $929,100

$1,187,700

2015

$12,316 (+15.5%)

$257,600 + $759,400

$1,017,000

2014

$10,663 (+6.1%)

$252,448 + $595,154

$847,602

2013

$10,051 (+10.2%)

$257,600 + $507,300

$764,900

2012

$9,123 (+4.0%)

$200,200 + $499,400

$699,600

2009

$8,771 (+20.1%)

$200,200 + $485,600

$685,800

2006

$7,304

$209,100 + $478,000

$687,100

Tax history for 1640 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,129 (+8.6%)

$403,700 + $1,656,700

$2,060,400

2022

$20,379 (+2.0%)

$367,000 + $1,506,100

$1,873,100

2021

$19,986 (+19.7%)

$367,000 + $1,506,100

$1,873,100

2020

$16,693 (+5.2%)

$344,200 + $1,236,600

$1,580,800

2019

$15,872 (+5.6%)

$258,600 + $1,247,300

$1,505,900

2018

$15,036 (+4.0%)

$258,600 + $1,176,100

$1,434,700

2017

$14,464 (+10.7%)

$258,600 + $1,107,200

$1,365,800

2016

$13,065 (+6.1%)

$258,600 + $929,100

$1,187,700

2015

$12,316 (+15.5%)

$257,600 + $759,400

$1,017,000

2014

$10,663 (+6.1%)

$252,448 + $595,154

$847,602

2013

$10,051 (+10.2%)

$257,600 + $507,300

$764,900

2012

$9,123 (+4.0%)

$200,200 + $499,400

$699,600

2009

$8,771 (+20.1%)

$200,200 + $485,600

$685,800

2006

$7,304

$209,100 + $478,000

$687,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

SOUTH BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

GPOD

RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT

CFROD

South Boston 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, Town Houses, and Multifamily Dwellings.

Zone overlays

Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood District
Greenbelt Protection Overlay District
Restricted Parking Districts
Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 15

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Covering Type: Rubber/Elastomeric
Roof Shape Type: Flat

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,179
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,346
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,485
Municipality Name: BOSTON
Acres: 0.08
Zoning Code: R3
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,179
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1411747

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Perry Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Ruth Batson Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

2/10

Excel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 40-54% 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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% 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

South Boston, MA • 02127

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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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4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$2.18M – $2.64M

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Home values near 1640 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1654 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 9 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4358 Sq. Ft.	$2,304,758
1626-1628 Columbia Rd Apt 2, South Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2416 Sq. Ft.	$1,546,165

Address	Redfin Estimate
1650 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3469 Sq. Ft.	$1,960,392
1630 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 8 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3338 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
1626-1628 Columbia Rd Apt 1, South Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1749 Sq. Ft.	$1,195,647
1636 Columbia Rd Apt 2, South Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1167 Sq. Ft.	$895,080

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