NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Shawmut Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,411,943

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,953 Sq Ft
2013 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 30, 2025

Last sale price $2,275,000 $1,165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,105 / mo

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1-minute walk to Peters Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

This beautifully updated 2+ bedroom, 2.5 bath duplex is set in a classic corner brownstone in the highly sought-after Eight Streets neighborhood of Boston’s South End. With three exposures, the home is filled with natural light and offers picturesque South End views throughout. The open main level features a spacious living room with gas fireplace and custom built-ins, a dining area with wet bar and wine cooler, and a chef’s kitchen with Calcutta marble counters, Thermador range, pantry, and designer finishes. A powder room, flexible office nook, and private balcony complete the first floor. Upstairs, the sunlit primary suite offers a marble bath, walk-in closet, and balcony, while a generous second en suite bedroom provides comfort for family or guests. Additional highlights include garage parking at Wilkes Passage and three private storage rooms, all just steps from parks, acclaimed restaurants, and boutique shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles King

Real Broker MA, LLC Listed on: 09/01/2025

Co-Listed By

Parker Hayes

Real Broker MA, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kopman Adler Team

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,350

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

HOA Fees

  • $569 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,953 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3389334

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include electricity, water, sewer, insurance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 3 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,350

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$569 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Basement: Y
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1953
  • Living Area: 1953
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN4866
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, Corner
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 568.5
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3389334
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 27350

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2025
Closed on
Oct 30, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Charles King
Real Broker MA, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kopman Adler Team
Compass
List Price
$2,579,000
Sold Price
$2,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$304,000
-11.79%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$2,411,943

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$136,943
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$396,960
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$2,014,983

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2023
Closed on
Sep 22, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steven Cohen Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Sprogis Neale Doherty Team
Sprogis & Neale Real Estate
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-0.8%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.95%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2018
Closed on
Feb 23, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Neda Vander Stoep
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Steven Cohen Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$2,450,000
Sold Price
$2,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-3.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.90%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$904,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,275,000 --
$2,475,000 None Available
$2,375,000 --
$2,010,000 --
-- --
$1,775,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $400,000
Previous Owner $550,000
Previous Owner $904,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Sold $2,275,000 -8.2% $1,165 / Sq Ft
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2025 09/20/25 Price Changed $2,479,000 -3.9% $1,269 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 For Sale $2,579,000 +4.2% $1,321 / Sq Ft
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold $2,475,000 -0.8% $1,267 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/16/2023 08/16/23 For Sale $2,495,000 +0.8% $1,278 / Sq Ft
08/15/2023 08/15/23 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2023 07/16/23 Off Market $2,475,000 -- --
06/14/2023 06/14/23 For Sale $2,495,000 +5.1% $1,278 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Sold $2,375,000 +1.1% $1,216 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/20/2018 12/20/18 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2018 12/03/18 Price Changed $2,350,000 -4.1% $1,203 / Sq Ft
11/12/2018 11/12/18 For Sale $2,450,000 -- $1,254 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $27,350 $2,361,800 $0 $2,361,800
2024 $24,983 $2,292,000 $0 $2,292,000
2023 $24,124 $2,246,200 $0 $2,246,200
2022 $24,201 $2,224,400 $0 $2,224,400
2021 $23,269 $2,180,800 $0 $2,180,800
2020 $21,990 $2,082,400 $0 $2,082,400
2019 $21,305 $2,021,300 $0 $2,021,300
2018 $19,976 $1,906,100 $0 $1,906,100
2017 $19,224 $1,815,300 $0 $1,815,300
2016 $19,201 $1,745,500 $0 $1,745,500
2015 $18,910 $1,561,500 $0 $1,561,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73423902

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000003-005828-000004

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