$495,000 · For sale

Price $125K below assessed value! Your chance to be the first owner of this newly gut renovated, sunny, Penthouse home with private deck. Conveniently located just North of Jones Hill and close to Uphams Corner. 2 minutes to the bus and just 1/2 a mile to the T, plus free Harvard shuttles to the medical area. Featuring: Open design kitchen with stainless appliances including dishwasher/disposal and stone countertops, custom cabinetry & quartz backsplash. Primary bath is a glass walk-in shower and double sink vanity. Second full bath is a tub/shower bath with stylish tile. Central air conditioning, tankless hot water heater, and plenty of basement storage. In-unit washer/dryer hook-up. Security system with multiple cameras in place. Double pane windows allow quiet enjoyment. Lovely private deck off the back is perfect for BBQs or just morning coffee. Single bay garage can be purchased $60K. Outdoor parking for $15K. Great investment in a commuter friendly location!
679 Columbia #5 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo for sale in Boston, MA 02125 with 790 square feet, asking $495,000. It has been on our site since September 24, 2026.
The median asking price among the 696 other 2-bedroom condos for sale in Boston is $839,500. This one asks about 41% less. At $627 a square foot, it compares with a median of $847 among the 1575 other condos for sale in Boston with a stated size.
At 790 square feet, it is smaller than 86% of the 695 other 2-bedroom condos in Boston with a stated size.
This home is assessed at $563,600 for fiscal year 2023.
It scores 97 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is Uphams Corner (MBTA Fairmount Line and Franklin/Foxboro Line), about 0.3 miles away. The closest bus stop is Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave (MBTA routes 16, 17, 41), under 0.1 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are Russell Elementary School (0.1 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73523827, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.
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