Cozy 2-Bed Garden-Level Home in the Heart of the South End
Tucked into a classic brick rowhouse on tree-lined Shawmut Avenue, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath garden-level home offers a walkout to your own private patio at the rear a great spot for morning coffee or unwinding outdoors. The unit sits below grade at the front of the building and at grade in the back, giving the living space a bright, walkout feel toward the yard.
Two bedrooms offer a compact, efficient layout well-suited to a bed and dresser setup, ideal for a single professional, couple, or roommates looking to be in the middle of everything the South End has to offer. In-unit washer/dryer adds everyday convenience.
Steps from the South End's celebrated restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and galleries, with easy access to the Silver Line, Orange Line, and major highways.
12 month lease. No broker fee.
Apartment for rent
$3,350/mo
520 Shawmut Ave, # 1, Boston, MA 02118
2beds
800sqft
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Apartment
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Cats, dogs OK
In unit laundry
Baseboard, forced air, heat pump
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW09P00848S002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Sold | $545,000-2.7%$681/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,350+3.1%$4/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listing removed | $3,250$4/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Pending sale | $559,900$700/sqft |
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| 7/26/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,250$4/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listing removed | $3,250$4/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Contingent | $559,900$700/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $559,900-6.7%$700/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,250-3%$4/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Listing removed | $599,900$750/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $599,900-7.7%$750/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,900$812/sqft |
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| 11/30/2024 | Listing removed | $649,900$812/sqft |
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| 10/18/2024 | Price change | $649,900-7.1%$812/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $699,900$875/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,350+13.6%$4/sqft |
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| 2/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/20/2024 | Price change | $2,950-4.8%$4/sqft |
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| 1/19/2024 | Price change | $3,100-7.5%$4/sqft |
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| 12/27/2023 | Listing removed | $699,900$875/sqft |
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| 12/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,350-1.5%$4/sqft |
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| 11/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,900+44.3%$875/sqft |
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| 6/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/16/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,400$4/sqft |
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| 3/17/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/31/2014 | Sold | $485,000+8.5%$606/sqft |
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| 12/18/2013 | Sold | $447,000+22.5%$559/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Sold | $365,000+1.7%$456/sqft |
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| 6/28/2005 | Sold | $359,000$449/sqft |
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Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Blackstone Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi





