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$1,475,000

For Sale - Active
285 Columbus Ave Unit 803, Boston, MA 02116
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,011 Square Feet
0.02 Acres Lot
Built in 2008
For Sale - Active
63 Units
Checked: 6 hours ago
Updated: Jun 27, 2025 at 03:12AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,417
Cap Rate
2.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-15.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.37
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-11.1%

Property Description


0.02 Acres Lot
Built in 2008
For Sale - Active
63 Units

Elevate your lifestyle at Columbus Lofts, where luxury meets smart technology. Between Back Bay and South End, this renovated penthouse offers a "better than new" living experience with impeccable craftsmanship. Enter through a marble inlay foyer with 24kt gold and silver leaf accents. The kitchen features Italian ARCLINEA cabinetry, Miele appliances, and marble countertops with full backsplashes. Large windows showcase Boston skyline views, highlighting custom oak flooring and Lemieux doors with hidden hinges. Enjoy LUTRON lighting and automated window shades controlled from your smartphone for effortless modern living. The primary suite includes custom closets and a luxurious ensuite bath. Residents benefit from daily concierge service, a beautifully landscaped rooftop deck for entertaining, and a deeded storage unit. This turnkey residence requires no additional work—simply move in and experience sophisticated urban living at its finest in one of Boston's most coveted locations.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached, Rented
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 4
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Flat

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $951/monthly

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Condominium Unit

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: CBOSW:04P:00548S:122
  • Lot Size: 1011 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 2008

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $11,657

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,417
Cap Rate
2.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-15.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.37
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-11.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,475,000
Amount financed:
-$1,180,000
Down payment:
$295,000
Closing costs:
$44,250
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$339,250
Square feet:
1,011
Cost per square foot:
$1,459
Monthly rent per square foot:
$6.43

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,180,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$6,980
Property tax:
$971
Insurance:
$455
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$8,406

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$6,500 $78,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$390 -$4,680
Operating income:
$6,110 $73,320

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (15%)
15%-$971-$11,657
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$455-$5,460
Property management: (8%)
8%-$520-$6,240
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$325-$3,900
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$325-$3,900
HOA fees: (15%)
15%-$951-$11,412
Total operating expenses: (55%)
55%-$3,547-$42,569

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,563 $30,756
Mortgage payments:
-$6,980 -$83,760
Cash flow:
$4,417 $53,004