The redevelopment of the American Red Cross building at the northwest corner of Columbus Avenue and Clarendon Street, known as 285 Columbus Lofts held a broker open house today. This was the first look that many agents across the city have had to look at this new loft-style development where average price per square foot is $850, and 4 of the 63 units are Under Agreement. The exclusive panoramic photo (click to enlarge) below is a shot of the multiple exposure model unit overlooking Clarendon on the left, and Columbus on the right. More details to come soon on this new Boston condo development at 285 Columbus Avenue.

Several price points have been identified at the new 285 Columbus Lofts condo development at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Clarendon Street along the border of the Back Bay and the South End.

• $575,000 – one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 873 square feet ($659 per square foot) on the 4th floor
• $775,500 – two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,121 square feet ($691 per square foot) on the 3rd floor
• $1,060,500 – two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,339 square feet ($792 per square foot) on the 4th floor
• $1,545,500 – two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,578 square feet ($979 per square foot) on the 8th (top) floor

Price per square foot at 285 Columbus Lofts is quite affordable on the lower floors (considering the anticipated quality of finishes and amenities, including concierge), but takes a significant jump when you get to the penthouse level – putting this in context, the recently finished D4 condos (a Philippe Starck design) are priced lower on a price per square foot basis.

Anticipated completion is currently scheduled for June 2008. A model unit is now open, to setup a showing, feel free to contact us.

We stopped by the 285 Columbus Lofts jobsite today to have lunch with the crew. Work is steadily progressing on the new 63-unit development at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Clarendon Street, steps from the Bryant on Columbus and the Clarendon Back Bay.

Planned for a Certificate of Occupancy date in June 2008, 285 Columbus Lofts is an exciting redevelopment of the former American Red Cross Building. Units will include high-end sophisticated finishes, hardwood floors, large windows, and high ceilings (9’6″).

For more information, please contact us. Check out the exclusive 285 Columbus condos construction photos below.