This beautifully updated 2+ bedroom, 2.5 bath duplex is set in a classic corner brownstone in the highly sought-after Eight Streets neighborhood of Boston’s South End. With three exposures, the home is filled with natural light and offers picturesque South End views throughout. The open main level features a spacious living room with gas fireplace and custom built-ins, a dining area with wet bar and wine cooler, and a chef’s kitchen with Calcutta marble counters, Thermador range, pantry, and designer finishes. A powder room, flexible office nook, and private balcony complete the first floor. Upstairs, the sunlit primary suite offers a marble bath, walk-in closet, and balcony, while a generous second en suite bedroom provides comfort for family or guests. Additional highlights include garage parking at Wilkes Passage and three private storage rooms, all just steps from parks, acclaimed restaurants, and boutique shopping.
Sold for $2,275,000
$2,275,000
251 Shawmut Ave #1, Boston, MA 02118
2beds
1,953sqft
Condominium
Built in 2013
-- sqft lot
$2,297,800 Zestimate®
$1,165/sqft
$7,906 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,297,800
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Gas fireplaceDesigner finishesCalcutta marble countersCorner brownstoneMarble bathPrivate balconyPowder room
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Listed by:
The Charles King Group 617-549-8542,
Real Broker MA, LLC 617-549-8542
Bought with:
Kopman Adler Team
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73423902
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,953
- Total interior livable area: 1,953 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 1,953
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 3389334
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
HOA
- Services included: Electricity, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $569 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,361,800
- Annual tax amount: $27,350
- Date on market: 12/24/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $2,275,000-8.2%$1,165/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Contingent | $2,479,000$1,269/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Price change | $2,479,000-3.9%$1,269/sqft |
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| 9/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,579,000-0.8%$1,321/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | $2,599,000$1,331/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $2,599,000-1.2%$1,331/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,630,000+6.3%$1,347/sqft |
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| 9/29/2023 | Sold | $2,475,000-0.8%$1,267/sqft |
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| 8/16/2023 | Contingent | $2,495,000$1,278/sqft |
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| 8/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000$1,278/sqft |
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| 7/16/2023 | Listing removed | $2,495,000$1,278/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+5.1%$1,278/sqft |
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| 2/27/2019 | Sold | $2,375,000+1.1%$1,216/sqft |
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| 12/21/2018 | Pending sale | $2,350,000$1,203/sqft |
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| 12/4/2018 | Price change | $2,350,000-4.1%$1,203/sqft |
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| 11/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+21.9%$1,254/sqft |
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| 8/13/2014 | Sold | $2,010,000+13.2%$1,029/sqft |
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| 8/15/2013 | Sold | $1,775,000$909/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,350 +9.5% | $2,361,800 +3% |
| 2024 | $24,983 +3.6% | $2,292,000 +2% |
| 2023 | $24,124 -0.3% | $2,246,200 +1% |
| 2022 | $24,201 +4% | $2,224,400 +2% |
| 2021 | $23,269 +5.8% | $2,180,800 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $21,990 +3.2% | $2,082,400 +3% |
| 2019 | $21,305 +6.7% | $2,021,300 +6% |
| 2018 | $19,976 +3.9% | $1,906,100 +5% |
| 2017 | $19,224 +0.1% | $1,815,300 +4% |
| 2016 | $19,201 +1.5% | $1,745,500 +11.8% |
| 2015 | $18,910 | $1,561,500 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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