$450,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2012 RENTED MAR 26, 2025

431 Shawmut Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
818 Sq Ft
$231/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$550 Per Sq Ft

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Community Pool
  • Brownstone
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2-minute walk to Blackstone Square

About This Home

As of August 2012

Just a few blocks from The Buttery is this completely renovated 1+ bedroom priced to sell. Enjoy breakfast at the new granite island with rich, dark cabinets and "stop soft" feature drawers. New floors, Travertine master bath, exposed brick, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer/dryer, Energy Star door & windows and efficient Hydro Sil heating system round out this meticulously completed project. Exterior was recently re-pointed. Pet friendly. Steps to Stella's, Flour Bakery and Toro.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Gilbert

Stuart St James, Inc. Listed on: 06/20/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Duncan Donahue

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,819

Year Built

  • Built in 1865

HOA Fees

  • $231 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 818 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Electric Baseboard Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3392611

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 8 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,819

Year Built

Built in 1865

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$231 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1865
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Area: 818
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2593
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 550.12
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 550.12
  • MAIN SO: BB5522

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 231
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 4
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3392611
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 215

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2819.31
  • Tax Book Number: 45037

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2018
Sold by
Carson Richard L
Bought by
Richard Louis Carson T
Current Estimated Value
$880,591

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2012
Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Sold by
Powell Zachary A
Bought by
Carson Richard L
Seller's Agent
Michael Gilbert
Stuart St James, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Duncan Donahue
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2009
Sold by
Ortiz Jesus
Bought by
Powell Zachary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1996
Sold by
Molla Carol A and Eaton Lori A
Bought by
Ortiz Jesus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,600
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1988
Sold by
Scholnick Peter H
Bought by
Molla Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,400
Interest Rate
10.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed $450,000 --
Deed $315,000 --
Deed $114,500 --
Deed $125,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $244,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $252,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $91,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Rented $3,000 -14.3% --
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Under Contract -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Price Changed $3,500 -22.2% $4 / Sq Ft
01/11/2025 01/11/25 For Rent $4,500 +50.0% --
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
04/20/2021 04/20/21 Under Contract -- -- --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
08/20/2012 08/20/12 Sold $450,000 0.0% $550 / Sq Ft
07/28/2012 07/28/12 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2012 07/16/12 For Sale $450,000 0.0% $550 / Sq Ft
07/11/2012 07/11/12 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2012 06/20/12 For Sale $450,000 -- $550 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $8,581 $741,000 $0 $741,000
2024 $7,838 $719,100 $0 $719,100
2023 $7,570 $704,800 $0 $704,800
2022 $7,593 $697,900 $0 $697,900
2021 $7,300 $684,200 $0 $684,200
2020 $6,611 $626,000 $0 $626,000
2019 $6,404 $607,600 $0 $607,600
2018 $6,005 $573,000 $0 $573,000
2017 $5,779 $545,700 $0 $545,700
2016 $5,772 $524,700 $0 $524,700
2015 $5,769 $476,400 $0 $476,400
2014 $5,440 $432,400 $0 $432,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71399787

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000009-000328-000008