$403,500
SOLD NOV 16, 2012

478 Shawmut Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
724 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$557 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2025

Bright, South facing upper floor one bedroom condo with living room views of the Boston Skyline, complete with fireplace and easy access to an expansive common roof deck. This home has an open floor plan feel with wall cutout from kitchen to dining room, and living room partially separated by the fireplace wall, allowing light to stream from room to room. Spacious bedroom has walk-through closet leading to updated bathroom.Additional locked storage room with approx. 6x8 ft in the basement level.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Thornton

Great Spaces ERA Listed on: 10/01/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen Thornton

Great Spaces ERA Listed on: 10/01/2012

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,348

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, T-Station, University
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 8X7
  • Living Room: First Floor, 10X14
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor, 10X14
  • Master Bedroom Description: Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 11X11

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Hot Water: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: The Zebra Condominium
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions (See Remarks)
  • No Units: 10
  • Unit Building: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Tringale Alesia A
Bought by
Nolan Maxwell J
Seller's Agent
Ivy A. Turner
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Alavi
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.72%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.24%
Original Mortgage
$537,000
Outstanding Balance
$537,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$138,262

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
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$322,800
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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

Purchase Details

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

Purchase Details

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

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1987
Sold by
Zebra Condo
Bought by
Kelly Brian M
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
Condominium Deed $680,000 None Available
Deed $403,500 --
Deed $403,500 --
Deed $403,500 --
Land Court Massachusetts $370,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $370,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $351,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $351,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $351,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $395,000 --
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 $537,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $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
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: 71442261

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000009-000622-000016