
478 Shawmut Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02118
South End NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of June 2025Bright, 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
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | -- |
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 |
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 |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
I
Seller's Agent in 2025
Ivy A. Turner
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Barbara Alavi
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2014
Susan Sarazen
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2012
Stephen Thornton
Great Spaces ERA
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71442261

APN: CBOS-000000-000009-000622-000016
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