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  • $2,017,600

    553 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118

    3beds
    2,583sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1890
    1,365 Square Feet Lot
    $2,017,600 Zestimate®
    $781/sqft
    $7,105 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,017,600

    $1.90M - $2.16M

    $7,105/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Incredible Value! This handsome turn of the century brick townhome in Boston's South End spans 4 floors and features 3 well-sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a large private yard with bluestone patio and awning. Loaded with original character and details throughout including tall ceilings, beautiful wood burning fireplaces, pocket doors, wide pine hardwood floors and moldings. Large formal dining room, cozy library, and a grand second floor parlor with large windows with tremendous sunshine. Smart floorplan ideal for entertaining and every day family living alike! This special property is an absolute must see!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Electric
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Cable Available
    • Basement: Residence
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,583 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1,365 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: ROXBW09P01101S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range
    • Exterior: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wall Oven, Freezer
    • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
    • Interior Features: Cable Available
    • Style: Multi-Level, Other (see Remarks)
    • Basement Feature: Full
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Patio, Patio - Enclosed
    • Road Type: Public
    • Sf Type: Attached
    • Foundation: Other (see Remarks)
    • Lot Description: City View(s)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/20/2021Sold$1,820,000+42.7%$705/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72872105 Report a problem
    6/18/2018Sold$1,275,000-5.6%$494/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/11/2018Pending sale$1,350,000$523/sqft
    Source: Robert Paul Properties #72302005 Report a problem
    4/3/2018Listed for sale$1,350,000-9.7%$523/sqft
    Source: Robert Paul Properties #72302005 Report a problem
    12/4/2017Listing removed$1,495,000$579/sqft
    Source: Robert Paul Properties #72302005 Report a problem
    9/28/2017Listed for sale$1,495,000+254.3%$579/sqft
    Source: Robert Paul Properties #72235125 Report a problem
    3/18/1998Sold$422,000+241.7%$163/sqft
    Source: LINK #11893 Report a problem
    1/30/1995Sold$123,500$48/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$18,574 +11.4%$1,604,000 +4.9%
    2024$16,670 +4.5%$1,529,400 +3%
    2023$15,949 +5.8%$1,485,000 +7.2%
    2022$15,073 +5%$1,385,400 +3%
    2021$14,351 +8.3%$1,345,000 +7.2%
    2020$13,254 +9.4%$1,255,100 +9.2%
    2019$12,119 +5.6%$1,149,800 +5%
    2018$11,479 +435.7%$1,095,300 +6.9%
    2017$2,143 -79.7%$1,024,600 +7%
    2016$10,533 +27.6%$957,500 +40.4%
    2015$8,257 +10.7%$681,800 +20.1%
    2013$7,460 +4.1%$567,700 +3.3%
    2012$7,163 +5%$549,300 +3%
    2011$6,820 +6.6%$533,200 -1%
    2010$6,399 +32.5%$538,600 +18.6%
    2009$4,829 -12.6%$454,300 -9.8%
    2008$5,528 -2.8%$503,900 -2.6%
    2007$5,688 $517,600

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    Neighborhood: Roxbury

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