A 29-unit condominium community in South End, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
# The Columbia: A South End Classic
The Columbia is a 29-unit condominium association located in Boston's South End, positioned directly across from Franklin Square Park. Built primarily in 2000–2001 with modern elevator access throughout, the building captures the neighborhood's appeal while offering contemporary residential amenities. Recent market data shows a median sale price of $801,000, with units averaging $825 per square foot and spending approximately 25 days on the market.
The Columbia's inventory consists exclusively of two-bedroom floor plans. Standard configurations feature two full bathrooms, though some units offer one-and-a-half baths. Corner and upper-level units emphasize natural light with multiple window exposures. Floor-through layouts provide exceptional flexibility—residents can enter via the main lobby, a private street-level entrance, or rear patio access. Open-concept living and dining areas with generous proportions are characteristic of the stock, supported by abundant southern and eastern exposures overlooking Franklin and Blackstone Squares.
Several units are designated as City of Boston affordable housing with restricted resale provisions and specific income qualification requirements.
The building's Washington Street location puts residents steps from Franklin Square Park and the heart of the South End's cultural and commercial corridor. Proximity to Stella's restaurant, the SOWA arts district, and Washington Street's walkable streetscape are frequently cited. For commuters, the Silver Line rapid transit access is nearby, along with close proximity to Boston Medical Center. The neighborhood's tree-lined blocks, historic architecture, and established dining scene define the lifestyle appeal—this is urban living with established neighborhood character rather than emerging development.
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 The Columbia — 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 The Columbia →Over recent sales, units at The Columbia sold at a median of $801,000, about $825 per square foot.
The Columbia is a 29-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Columbia averaged about 25 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.