For sale

$3,650,000

20 Shawmut St, Boston, MA 02116

6beds

3,160sqft

$23,775/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1890

830 Square Feet Lot

$3,489,300 Zestimate^®

$1,155/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious deckPrivate balconyGenerous outdoor spaceCharming patio area

Exceptional Bay Village single-family townhouse spanning five levels with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a flexible office/bonus room. Currently undergoing a complete gut renovation to the studs, with completion expected in approximately one month. Generous outdoor space including a spacious deck, private balcony, and charming patio area. Garage parking is conveniently located directly across from the home and available for approximately $250/month. A rare offering in the heart of Boston’s Bay Village.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 4
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric

Cooling

Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Doors: Insulated Doors
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,160
Total interior livable area: 3,160 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,499
Finished area below ground: 661

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Balcony, Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced

Lot

Size: 830 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:05 P:00126 S:000,4139547
Zoning: 0

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Federal
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Frame, Brick
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,155/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,988,800
Annual tax amount: $23,030
Date on market: 8/13/2026

Estimated market value

$3,489,300

$3.31M - $3.66M

$6,325/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/13/2026	Listed for sale	$3,650,000+114.7%$1,155/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73563570 Report a problem
11/13/2024	Sold	$1,700,000-5.6%$538/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73292159 Report a problem
10/13/2024	Contingent	$1,800,000$570/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73292159 Report a problem
10/13/2024	Listed for sale	$1,800,000$570/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73292159 Report a problem
9/24/2024	Pending sale	$1,800,000$570/sqft
Source: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #73292159 Report a problem
9/24/2024	Contingent	$1,800,000$570/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73292159 Report a problem
9/12/2024	Listed for sale	$1,800,000$570/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73289032 Report a problem
7/31/2019	Listing removed	$4,300$1/sqft
Source: Red Tree Real Estate Report a problem
7/8/2019	Listed for rent	$4,300$1/sqft
Source: Red Tree Real Estate Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$23,030 +13.9%	$1,988,800 +7.2%
2024	$20,225 +1.5%	$1,855,500
2023	$19,928 +0.7%	$1,855,500 +2%
2022	$19,784 +5%	$1,818,400 +3%
2021	$18,838 +3.7%	$1,765,500 +2.6%
2020	$18,173 +10.2%	$1,720,900 +10%
2019	$16,489 +7.6%	$1,564,400 +7%
2018	$15,327 +423.6%	$1,462,500 +8%
2017	$2,927 -78.6%	$1,354,400 +9%
2016	$13,670 +11.6%	$1,242,700 +22.8%
2015	$12,254 +10.4%	$1,011,900 +14.6%
2014	$11,104 +2.4%	$882,700 +7%
2013	$10,839 -17.7%	$824,900 -18.3%
2012	$13,172 +9.3%	$1,010,100 +7.2%
2011	$12,055 +6.6%	$942,500 -1%
2010	$11,310 +10.7%	$952,000 -0.9%
2009	$10,215 -3%	$960,925 +0.1%
2008	$10,530 -1%	$959,880 -0.8%
2007	$10,632 +36.5%	$967,385 +38.1%
2006	$7,791 +12.5%	$700,650 +8.6%
2005	$6,923 +10.8%	$645,210 +4.9%
2004	$6,246 +70.7%	$615,330 +89.9%
2003	$3,658	$324,000
2002	--	$324,000