$680,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025

478 Shawmut Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
724 Sq Ft
$317/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$939 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit
  • 4-minute walk to Blackstone Square

About This Home

As of June 2025

Fabulous, move-in ready, Southeast facing 4th floor 1 bed near everything: cafe's, great restaurants, shopping, the T, and just a few blocks to Boston Medical Center - absolutely perfect location for Residents & Fellows. You will love the spacious versatile layout, with an ideal balance of open feel & defined spaces. This sunny condo is newly painted, beautiful & ready for a quick, easy move-in. New appliances, in unit washer & dryer, a great walk-in closet, separate dining area, a custom crafted built in desk and a highly functional white kitchen. The generously-sized rooms with good ceiling height are all well proportioned for comfortable city living. Professional managed building with a great roofdeck and extra storage in the basement. High 98 Walk Score: enjoy morning coffee, breakfast & evening dining at Jaho, Flour, Mike's, El Centro, Toro and much more. The Silver Line takes you downtown and the Bike Score is 99! The perfect location for your city home or investment property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ivy A. Turner

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 04/11/2025

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Alavi

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,409

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

HOA Fees

  • $317 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 724 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • City Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Parquet
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Intercom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:09 P:00622 S:016,3392794

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 8 Units
  • The Zebra Condominium Trust Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,409

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$317 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Parquet
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 724
  • Living Area: 724
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5522
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 965.47
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 939.23
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom, Security Gate
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee: 317
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 8
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:09 P:00622 S:016,3392794
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 724
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 31
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7409
  • Tax Book Number: 211

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2012
Closed on
Nov 16, 2012
Sold by
Momeni Camron
Bought by
Maloney Kevin and Adams Barry
Seller's Agent
Stephen Thornton
Great Spaces ERA
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Thornton
Great Spaces ERA
List Price
$407,500
Sold Price
$403,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.32%
Original Mortgage
$322,800
Outstanding Balance
$226,237
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$461,540

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2008
Sold by
Hong Eunice E
Bought by
Momeni Camron

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2007
Sold by
Prentice Ahming and Prentice Loren S
Bought by
Hong Eunice E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2005
Sold by
Heenan Daniel P
Bought by
Prushik Scott G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1999
Sold by
Kelly Brian M
Bought by
Foscato Caroline and Foscato Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,919
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1987
Sold by
Zebra Condo
Bought by
Kelly Brian M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,600
Interest Rate
11.13%
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 $403,500 --
Deed $403,500 --
Land Court Massachusetts $370,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $351,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $351,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $395,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $173,450 --
Deed $127,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $322,800 New Conventional
Closed $322,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $248,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $245,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $525,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $275,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $316,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $176,919 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $101,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $680,000 -2.7% $939 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $699,000 +55.3% $965 / Sq Ft
11/20/2014 11/20/14 Sold $450,000 -1.1% $622 / Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2014 09/17/14 Price Changed $455,000 -3.0% $628 / Sq Ft
09/03/2014 09/03/14 Price Changed $469,000 -2.1% $648 / Sq Ft
08/21/2014 08/21/14 Price Changed $479,000 -2.0% $662 / Sq Ft
07/23/2014 07/23/14 Price Changed $489,000 -2.0% $675 / Sq Ft
06/16/2014 06/16/14 For Sale $499,000 0.0% $689 / Sq Ft
06/11/2014 06/11/14 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2014 05/29/14 For Sale $499,000 +23.7% $689 / Sq Ft
11/16/2012 11/16/12 Sold $403,500 -1.0% $557 / Sq Ft
10/18/2012 10/18/12 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2012 10/01/12 For Sale $407,500 -- $563 / 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 $7,348 $634,500 $0 $634,500
2024 $6,711 $615,700 $0 $615,700
2023 $6,481 $603,400 $0 $603,400
2022 $6,502 $597,600 $0 $597,600
2021 $6,252 $585,900 $0 $585,900
2020 $5,718 $541,500 $0 $541,500
2019 $5,541 $525,700 $0 $525,700
2018 $5,195 $495,700 $0 $495,700
2017 $5,000 $472,100 $0 $472,100
2016 $4,993 $453,900 $0 $453,900
2015 $4,859 $401,200 $0 $401,200
2014 $4,580 $364,100 $0 $364,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73358895

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000009-000622-000016