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Home Massachusetts Boston South End Multi-Family Homes for Sale

398-400 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116

88 Days on Boston Pads
Price Reduced $175,000
11 Photos
$8,500,400
19 Unit
2 Beds
19 Baths
6645 SQFT
0.04 Acre
398-400 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Property Description

We are pleased to present this 19-unit brick building for sale, located in the South End of Boston and currently configured as short term rentals. The opportunity consists of 18 fully furnished short-term studio rentals, one 2-bed / 1-bath apartment and one commercial space. Located in the heart of the South End, the property is situated on one of the most highly amenitized, idyllic streets in Boston, making it an ideal destination for travelers. Investors have the opportunity to acquire a timeless brownstone asset with add value potential through cosmetic upgrades. The building is for sale in combination with the abutting property which is also configured as short term rentals.

Property Overview

Building Information

  • Total Units: 19
  • Total Floors: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 19

Financial

  • APOD Available: No

Utilities

  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit 1 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Unit 2 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 2
  • Levels: 1

Construction

  • Year Built: 1899
  • Type: 5+ Family - Rooming House
  • Foundation Info: Other (See Remarks)
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73427650
  • Last Updated: 10/03/25

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
10/03/2025Active$8,500,400$1,279MLSPIN
09/29/2025Price Change$8,500,400$1,279MLSPIN
09/28/2025Active$8,575,400$1,291MLSPIN
09/24/2025Price Change$8,575,400$1,291MLSPIN
09/12/2025Active$8,675,400$1,306MLSPIN
09/08/2025New$8,675,400$1,306MLSPIN

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Melvin H. King South End Academy

Public Secondary School, Grades: PK-12

0.12mi

Bright Horizons

Grades: PK-K

0.3mi

Blackstone Elementary School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-6

0.3mi

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

University

0.31mi

Northeastern University

University

0.38mi

Hurley K-8 School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-8

0.39mi

Cathedral High

Private School, Grades: 9-12

0.42mi

Bright Horizons

Grades: PK-K

0.43mi

Sister Sorel

Bar

0.15mi

Club Café

Bar

0.33mi

Lolita

Bar

0.45mi

Greystone Cafe

Cafe

0.09mi

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe

Diner (Cafe)

0.09mi

South End Buttery

Cafe

0.19mi

Jugos

Cafe

0.23mi

Starbucks

Coffee Shop

0.25mi

Animal Rescue Leauge of Boston

Animal Shelter

0.39mi

Boston Veterinary Care

Veterinary

0.36mi

MBTA Transit Police

Police

0.22mi

Boston Police Department, Area D-4

Local Police

0.47mi

Berklee College Police

Police

0.61mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 22

Fire Station

0.28mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 7, Ladder 17

Fire Station

0.4mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 3

Fire Station

0.48mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 33, Ladder 15

Fire Station

0.56mi

Hynes Convention Center

0.36mi

Boston Center for the Arts

Arts Centre

0.25mi

Plaza Theaters

Theatre

0.22mi

Nancy and Edward Roberts Theatre

Theatre

0.26mi

Virginia Wimberly Theatre

Theatre

0.26mi

Lyric Stage

Theatre

0.31mi

Matthews Arena

Stadium. Sports: Basketball, Ice Hockey

0.45mi

Mills Gallery

Gallery

0.21mi

Rev'd Indoor Cycling

Fitness Centre. Sports: Cycling

0.22mi

Barry's

Fitness Centre. Sports: Fitness

0.28mi

Healthworks

Fitness Centre. Sports: Multi, Yoga

0.29mi

Boston Sports Club

Fitness Centre. Sports: Fitness

0.29mi

YWCA

Fitness Centre

0.3mi

Blackstone Community Center Gym

Fitness Centre

0.31mi

Swet Studio

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga, Fitness, Rowing, Meditation

0.36mi

SoulCycle

Fitness Centre. Sports: Cycling

0.4mi

Carleton Court Dog Park

Dog Park

0.16mi

Joe Wex Dog Recreation Space

Dog Park

0.42mi

Hayes Park

Municipal Park

0.03mi

Harriet Tubman Square

Municipal Park

0.11mi

Childe Hassam Park

Park

0.13mi

Braddock Park

Municipal Park

0.13mi

Southwest Corridor Park

State Park

0.14mi

Hiscock Park

Park

0.15mi

Worcester St. Playground

Playground

0.29mi

Monsignor Reynold's Playground

Playground

0.37mi

Ellis Memorial Children's Park

Playground

0.39mi

Peters Park Tot Lot

Playground

0.42mi

South End Branch - Boston Public Library

Library

0.2mi

Lufkin Library

Library

0.32mi

Boston Public Library

Library

0.34mi

Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

Library

0.37mi

Snowden International School Library

Library

0.44mi

Skip's Barbershop

Hairdresser

0.14mi

Barbershop Deluxe

Hairdresser

0.2mi

Clarendon Barbers

Hairdresser

0.22mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.43mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.44mi

Copley Place

Mall

0.16mi

Prudential Center

Mall

0.29mi

Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams

Furniture

0.36mi

Frette

Furniture

0.43mi

Star Market

Supermarket

0.29mi

Neiman Marcus

Department Store

0.22mi

Dartmouth St @ Appleton St

10

0.07mi

Dartmouth St @ Appleton St

10

0.08mi

Dartmouth St @ Tremont St

10

0.14mi

Dartmouth St @ Tremont St

10

0.14mi

Tremont St @ Upton St

43

0.17mi

Tremont St @ Aguadilla St

43

0.18mi

Tremont St @ Union Pk

43

0.19mi

Tremont St @ Pembroke St

43

0.19mi

Seller's Representative: Nicholas Herz, Boston Realty Advisors
MLS ID#: 73427650

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