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Sold for $2,300,000
    • $2,300,000

    298 Shawmut Ave #5, Boston, MA 02118

    2beds
    1,628sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1899
    -- sqft lot
    $2,408,500 Zestimate®
    $1,413/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,408,500

    $2.17M - $2.67M

    Not available

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    What's special

    Spectacular corner penthouse w/unsurpassed skyline views boasts spacious open-concept kitchen/living/dining area. Kitchen features Caesarstone peninsula for casual dining, stainless steel appliances including double wall ovens & cooktop, dishwasher, wine fridge, microwave, farm sink w/no-touch faucet, corner window seat & rear deck w/gas line, perfect for al fresco dining. A fireplace anchors the well-proportioned living room, bow windows w/beautiful city views, oak hardwood floors, ample closets and a powder room complete the first level. The Master Suite has spectacular views of downtown, oversize en-suite bath w/soaking tub, separate glass enclosed marble shower, radiant flooring & walk-in closet. Rear facing second bedroom has en-suite bath & large closet. In-unit washer dryer & Nest High velocity central air. Entertain your family & friends on your oversize private roof deck w/breathtaking views of Fenway, Back Bay & Downtown Boston. The heart of the South End.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,628 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1,742 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW03P05954S010

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Materials
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $808 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,413/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,062,600
    • Annual tax amount: $23,885

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/12/2025Sold$2,300,000+17.9%$1,413/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/30/2020Sold$1,950,000-6.9%$1,198/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/25/2020Pending sale$2,095,000$1,287/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72673029 Report a problem
    9/8/2020Listed for sale$2,095,000-4.6%$1,287/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72673029 Report a problem
    8/7/2020Listing removed$2,195,000$1,348/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72673029 Report a problem
    6/12/2020Listed for sale$2,195,000+13.1%$1,348/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72673029 Report a problem
    6/19/2017Sold$1,941,000+2.2%$1,192/sqft
    Source: LINK #185700 Report a problem
    5/9/2017Pending sale$1,899,000$1,166/sqft
    Source: Boston - Metro #72158536 Report a problem
    5/4/2017Listed for sale$1,899,000+40.7%$1,166/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72158536 Report a problem
    7/25/2012Listing removed$7,000$4/sqft
    Source: Sprogis & Neale Real Estate #71383674 Report a problem
    5/17/2012Listed for rent$7,000$4/sqft
    Source: Sprogis & Neale Real Estate #71383674 Report a problem
    10/5/2011Sold$1,350,000$829/sqft
    Source: LINK #125271 Report a problem
    7/30/2011Listed for sale$1,350,000+7.1%$829/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - #71266604 Report a problem
    9/10/2008Sold$1,260,000$774/sqft
    Source: LINK #85981 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$23,885 +9.5%$2,062,600 +3%
    2024$21,819 +3.6%$2,001,700 +2%
    2023$21,069 -0.3%$1,961,700 +1%
    2022$21,135 -10.6%$1,942,600 -12.3%
    2021$23,630 +16%$2,214,600 +14.8%
    2020$20,372 +3.2%$1,929,200 +3%
    2019$19,737 +5.8%$1,872,600 +5.2%
    2018$18,662 +367.2%$1,780,700 +5%
    2017$3,994 -77.7%$1,695,900 +4%
    2016$17,938 +2.5%$1,630,700 +12.8%
    2015$17,504 $1,445,400
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: South End

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