Welcome to 1690 Columbia Rd in South Boston. This very rare, immaculately well-maintained, huge, long-time family-owned Multi-Family is located on arguably South Boston's most sought after street. Wake up with the sunrise reflecting off the beach every day. Walk around castle island when the sun is setting. Located between L and M street. The first unit features 3 bedrooms, dining and living room, and porch. The basement has high ceilings and can easily be converted into liveable space. The 2nd unit has 4 bedrooms, walk-up attic, balcony, and ocean views. The lot is 8786 sq. ft and has a 2 car garage. This kind of property does not come on the market that often. Don't miss this major investment opportunity in an unmatched location!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
8,786 sq ftLot Size
$351Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paul Whaley / Charlie Ring Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Bought with Paul Whaley / Charlie Ring Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
*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
Beds
6
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,276
Year built
1935
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Suffolk County
APN
1411323
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.
SOUTH BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR
RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT
RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT
GPOD
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 Parking Districts
Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood District
Greenbelt Protection Overlay 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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,697
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Has Waterview
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Corner Lot
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,875
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Directions: Columbia Rd
UnparsedAddress: 1690 Columbia Rd, Boston MA 02127
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,276
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1411323
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025
Other
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
8/10 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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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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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