A 99-unit condominium community in South End, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 12 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
501 Columbus Ave is a 99-unit condominium association in Boston's South End, occupying a classic brownstone building. The homes here blend period architectural character with updated interiors, appealing to buyers who want a foothold in one of the city's most walkable and dining-centric neighborhoods. Recent sales have hovered around a median of $257,000, or roughly $321 per square foot, with units moving in about 34 days on average.
Based on recent listings, units at 501 Columbus Ave have offered a range of desirable features, including:
Note that features vary by unit; not every home includes central air, fireplaces, or marble baths.
The condos documented here are two-bedroom homes, though they present in distinct styles reflecting the brownstone's structure. One is a garden-level (lower-level) two-bedroom that has been recently renovated, featuring hardwood flooring, a dining alcove, and a private patio. Another is a parlor-level floor-through—a full-floor layout running front to back—configured as 2 beds/1 bath, with two marble fireplaces, a marble bath, central air, and a private deck. The parlor level is prized in South End brownstones for its higher ceilings and street-level presence, while garden units typically offer direct access to private outdoor space.
The building sits in the heart of the South End's celebrated "Restaurant Row," placing residents steps from the neighborhood's many restaurants and shops. Commuters and city explorers benefit from convenient access to both the Green Line and Orange Line T stops, making the rest of Boston easy to reach without a car. The Prudential Center is also close by, adding shopping, dining, and additional transit connections within walking distance.
This is a lifestyle defined by walkability and proximity—the kind of address where daily errands, dinner out, and a quick trip downtown all happen on foot or with a short ride on the T. For buyers drawn to the South End's brownstone charm and its energetic dining scene, 501 Columbus Ave offers period character paired with a genuinely central location.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside 501 Columbus Ave — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about 501 Columbus Ave →Over recent sales, units at 501 Columbus Ave sold at a median of $257,000, about $321 per square foot.
501 Columbus Ave is a 99-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 501 Columbus Ave averaged about 34 days on market, with 2 closings in the period.
