A 63-unit condominium community in Back Bay, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
Columbus Lofts (also marketed as 285 Columbus) is a 63-unit luxury loft building positioned on the corner of Columbus Avenue and Clarendon Street, where the Back Bay meets the South End. Completed as a 2008 new construction conversion, the building delivers New York–style loft living with high ceilings, oversized windows, and contemporary finishes. Recent sales show a median price of $1,525,000, or about $1,174 per square foot, with units averaging 83 days on market.
Based on listing descriptions, the building and its residences offer:
Columbus Lofts offers a range of loft-style layouts, from oversized one-bedroom homes to two- and three-bedroom residences. One-bedroom units feature open-concept living with chef's kitchens and abundant closet space—listings note that one-bedroom floor plans trade rarely, with one described as the last publicly traded unit of its type since 2010.
Two-bedroom, two-bath homes are the most common offering, many with south-facing exposures, walls of windows, and open living/dining/kitchen areas. Corner and end units are highlighted as especially rare, delivering panoramic views from nearly every window. One two-bedroom listing measures approximately 1,578 square feet and includes a separate den/home office. Three-bedroom corner residences and top-floor penthouses are also part of the mix, with some penthouse units offering views described as reaching the Blue Hills and downtown skyline. HOA fees range from roughly $918 to $1,736 per month depending on the unit.
The location earns an "off the charts" walk score, placing residents steps from Copley Square and Boston's best restaurants and shopping. Multiple listings emphasize south-facing, sun-drenched exposures and views of the John Hancock Tower and the historic South End. For commuters, the building is steps to Back Bay Station—one listing points out you can reach New York's Penn Station in a matter of hours by rail—making it a strong choice for those who value connectivity alongside two of Boston's most desirable neighborhoods.
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 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 Columbus Lofts →Over recent sales, units at Columbus Lofts sold at a median of $1,525,000, about $1174 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at Columbus Lofts currently range from roughly $918 to $1736, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
Columbus Lofts is a 63-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at Columbus Lofts averaged about 83 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.