Whether you seek a charming urban oasis, in-town pied-a-terre, or high-performance rental property, this adorable 2 BR condo w/private patio, in a traditional brick row house checks all the boxes, including HW floors, stainless/granite pass thru kitchen w/breakfast bar overlooking a large living/dining area, a recently updated full bath w/pedestal sink & new subway-tiled shower/tub, two bedrooms -- one w/direct access to a lovely private patio perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation; the other with in-unit laundry. A prime South End location, private outdoor space, proximity to the Orange Line at Mass Ave, I-93, Mass Pike, area universities, BU Medical Center, make this pet-friendly condo extremely desirable to both owner occupants and high quality tenants at premium rents. Reliable, powerful rental income, low carrying cost (incl. very modest condo fee) make this is a well-performing turnkey investment opportunity with strong ROI.
For sale
$559,900
520 Shawmut Ave #1, Boston, MA 02118
2beds
800sqft
Condominium
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$554,100 Zestimate®
$700/sqft
$341/mo HOA
What's special
Traditional brick row houseIn-unit laundryPrivate patioPrivate outdoor spaceTwo bedroomsHw floorsPedestal sink
- 13 days |
- 824 |
- 39 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Albano 617-828-7661,
ERA Metropolitan Homes 617-425-6300,
Gretchen Chingris 978-886-9804
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73543404
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Ductless
Cooling
- Individual, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Below Grade)
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 3395111
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1899
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, T-Station
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
- HOA fee: $341 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $700/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $657,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,171
- Date on market: 6/30/2026
Estimated market value
$554,100
$526,000 - $582,000
$3,858/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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+36%$4/sqft |
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| 3/17/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/23/2021 | Price change | $2,500+8.7%$3/sqft |
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| 2/19/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,300-19.3%$3/sqft |
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| 8/28/2019 | Listing removed | $2,850$4/sqft |
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| 8/16/2019 | Price change | $2,850-1.7%$4/sqft |
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| 8/8/2019 | Price change | $2,900-3.3%$4/sqft |
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| 5/10/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,000$4/sqft |
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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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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,850 +9.5% | $677,900 +3% |
| 2024 | $7,171 +3.6% | $657,900 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,924 -0.3% | $644,700 +1% |
| 2022 | $6,947 +4% | $638,500 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,678 +2.7% | $625,900 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $6,503 +3.2% | $615,800 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,300 +6.7% | $597,700 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $5,907 +316.2% | $563,600 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,419 -75% | $536,800 +4% |
| 2016 | $5,677 -4.8% | $516,100 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $5,963 | $492,400 |
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Climate risks
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
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