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Off market jun 1998 for $359K

$2,471,666

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,803/mo

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1686 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1907Year Built

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•Source:MLS PIN #60475485

Redfin Estimate

$2,471,666

$2.1M since sold in June 1998$85K since September

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This home's estimate is 56.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.58M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,275,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths3,023 sq ft
2 Atlantic St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,650,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,760 sq ft
653-R E 3rd St, Boston, MA 02127
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,125,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,838 sq ft
159 N Street, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,950,000
D
9 beds3 baths3,579 sq ft
617 E 8th St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,192 sq ft
611 E 7th St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,070,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,724 sq ft
53 Roseclair St, Dorchester, MA 02125

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Market trends in City Point, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.2%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$882K

$68K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

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Sale history for 1686 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,780 (+6.6%)

$598,500 + $1,243,200

$1,841,700

2022

$18,547 (+4.0%)

$554,000 + $1,150,700

$1,704,700

2021

$17,832 (+2.4%)

$543,100 + $1,128,100

$1,671,200

2020

$17,413 (+2.4%)

$490,400 + $1,158,600

$1,649,000

2019

$17,002 (+5.6%)

$399,000 + $1,214,100

$1,613,100

2018

$16,094 (+8.9%)

$399,000 + $1,136,700

$1,535,700

2017

$14,785 (+5.9%)

$399,000 + $997,100

$1,396,100

2016

$13,963 (+5.7%)

$399,000 + $870,400

$1,269,400

2015

$13,207 (+14.4%)

$377,700 + $712,900

$1,090,600

2014

$11,548 (+3.4%)

$377,700 + $540,300

$918,000

2013

$11,169 (+11.6%)

$377,700 + $472,300

$850,000

2012

$10,006 (+4.0%)

$296,800 + $470,500

$767,300

2009

$9,619 (+25.0%)

$296,800 + $455,300

$752,100

2006

$7,697

$310,200 + $413,900

$724,100

Tax history for 1686 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,780 (+6.6%)

$598,500 + $1,243,200

$1,841,700

2022

$18,547 (+4.0%)

$554,000 + $1,150,700

$1,704,700

2021

$17,832 (+2.4%)

$543,100 + $1,128,100

$1,671,200

2020

$17,413 (+2.4%)

$490,400 + $1,158,600

$1,649,000

2019

$17,002 (+5.6%)

$399,000 + $1,214,100

$1,613,100

2018

$16,094 (+8.9%)

$399,000 + $1,136,700

$1,535,700

2017

$14,785 (+5.9%)

$399,000 + $997,100

$1,396,100

2016

$13,963 (+5.7%)

$399,000 + $870,400

$1,269,400

2015

$13,207 (+14.4%)

$377,700 + $712,900

$1,090,600

2014

$11,548 (+3.4%)

$377,700 + $540,300

$918,000

2013

$11,169 (+11.6%)

$377,700 + $472,300

$850,000

2012

$10,006 (+4.0%)

$296,800 + $470,500

$767,300

2009

$9,619 (+25.0%)

$296,800 + $455,300

$752,100

2006

$7,697

$310,200 + $413,900

$724,100

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

3,140

Year built

1950

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1411324

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

SOUTH BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR

GPOD

RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE 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

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

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Living Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 400
Length: 20
Width: 20
Level: First

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Area: 879
Lead Paint: None

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,907
Tax Year: 0

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 1686 Columbia Road, Boston MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,140
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1411324

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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 • 0.6mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

7/10 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 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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Estimated sale price

$2.35M – $2.84M

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Home values near 1686 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1726 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4049 Sq. Ft.	$2,486,394
1690 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 6697 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
1720 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2608 Sq. Ft.	$1,683,187
1682 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3738 Sq. Ft.	$2,060,142

Address	Redfin Estimate
1716 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,871,278
1678 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2941 Sq. Ft.	—

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