A 63-unit condominium community in Back Bay, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
# 285 Columbus Lofts Condominium
285 Columbus Lofts is a 63-unit boutique luxury building positioned on the corner of Columbus Avenue and Clarendon Street, right where the Back Bay meets the South End. Delivered as a new construction, loft-style development (with an earlier 2008 conversion component referenced in listings), the building sold out over the course of its release and now trades primarily on the resale market. Recent sales show a median price of $1,415,000, roughly $1,095 per square foot, with units moving in about 45 days.
Based on listing descriptions, residents at 285 Columbus benefit from:
The building offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom loft-style residences, with a New York loft aesthetic and open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas. One-bedroom units are described as oversized and spacious, several with high ceilings and strong natural light. Two-bedroom, two-bath homes are common, many south-facing with panoramic views over the South End toward the Blue Hills. Floor plans range up to 1,578 square feet, with one 1,240-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bath noted specifically. Corner layouts—including a two-bed-plus-study configuration—and upper-floor and penthouse residences represent the more sought-after stacks. HOA fees run roughly $1,071 to $1,427.57 per month depending on the unit.
The location is a defining feature. Listings consistently emphasize walking distance to Copley Square and Newbury Street, steps to South End and Back Bay galleries, shops, and restaurants. Commuters have quick access to Back Bay Station, public transportation, and the Mass Pike. South-facing units capture sunlight and long views over the historic South End rooflines. The building appeals to buyers seeking full-service, elevator-building convenience in one of Boston's most walkable neighborhood crossroads.
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 285 Columbus Lofts — 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 285 Columbus Lofts →Over recent sales, units at 285 Columbus Lofts Condominium sold at a median of $1,415,000, about $1095 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at 285 Columbus Lofts Condominium currently range from roughly $1071 to $1427.57, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
285 Columbus Lofts Condominium is a 63-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 285 Columbus Lofts Condominium averaged about 45 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.
