Fabulous, move-in ready, Southeast facing 4th floor 1 bed near everything: cafe's, great restaurants, shopping, the T, and just a few blocks to Boston Medical Center - absolutely perfect location for Residents & Fellows. You will love the spacious versatile layout, with an ideal balance of open feel & defined spaces. This sunny condo is newly painted, beautiful & ready for a quick, easy move-in. New appliances, in unit washer & dryer, a great walk-in closet, separate dining area, a custom crafted built in desk and a highly functional white kitchen. The generously-sized rooms with good ceiling height are all well proportioned for comfortable city living. Professional managed building with a great roofdeck and extra storage in the basement. High 98 Walk Score: enjoy morning coffee, breakfast & evening dining at Jaho, Flour, Mike's, El Centro, Toro and much more. The Silver Line takes you downtown and the Bike Score is 99! The perfect location for your city home or investment property.
Sold for $680,000
$680,000
478 Shawmut Ave APT 8, Boston, MA 02118
1beds
724sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$672,200 Zestimate®
$939/sqft
$3,577 Estimated rent
Home value
$672,200
$612,000 - $739,000
$3,577/mo
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Separate dining areaGood ceiling heightNew appliancesGenerously-sized roomsHighly functional white kitchenWalk-in closetSoutheast facing
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Listed by:
The Ivy Team 617-308-4897,
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay 617-542-0012,
Ivy A. Turner 617-308-4897
Bought with:
Barbara Alavi
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73358895
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, Parquet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 724
- Total interior livable area: 724 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 724
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 724 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:09 P:00622 S:016,3392794
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University, Other
- Security: Intercom, Security Gate
HOA
- Amenities included: Storage
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $317 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $939/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $634,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,409
- Date on market: 12/23/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2025 | Sold | $680,000-2.7%$939/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$965/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000+53.6%$965/sqft |
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| 10/1/2014 | Listing removed | $455,000$628/sqft |
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| 9/18/2014 | Price change | $455,000-3%$628/sqft |
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| 9/4/2014 | Price change | $469,000-2.1%$648/sqft |
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| 8/22/2014 | Price change | $479,000-2%$662/sqft |
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| 7/23/2014 | Price change | $489,000-2%$675/sqft |
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| 5/30/2014 | Listed for sale | $499,000+23.7%$689/sqft |
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| 11/16/2012 | Sold | $403,500-1%$557/sqft |
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| 10/2/2012 | Listed for sale | $407,500+10.1%$563/sqft |
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| 8/22/2008 | Sold | $370,000-10.8%$511/sqft |
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| 5/16/2008 | Listing removed | $415,000$573/sqft |
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| 4/11/2008 | Listed for sale | $415,000+18.2%$573/sqft |
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| 6/6/2007 | Sold | $351,000-11.1%$485/sqft |
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| 6/20/2005 | Sold | $395,000+127.7%$546/sqft |
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| 2/19/1999 | Sold | $173,450+36.6%$240/sqft |
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| 11/17/1987 | Sold | $127,000$175/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,348 +9.5% | $634,500 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $6,711 +3.5% | $615,700 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,481 -0.3% | $603,400 +1% |
| 2022 | $6,502 +4% | $597,600 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,252 +9.3% | $585,900 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $5,718 +3.2% | $541,500 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,541 +6.7% | $525,700 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $5,195 +316.2% | $495,700 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,248 -75% | $472,100 +4% |
| 2016 | $4,993 +2.8% | $453,900 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $4,859 | $401,200 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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- 6/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02118
- South End
- 478 Shawmut Ave Apartment 8
