520 Shawmut Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02118
South End NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,927/month
Total Views
2,836,736
2
Beds
1
Bath
800
Sq Ft
$750
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Brownstone
- Wood Flooring
- Medical Services
- Property is near public transit
- 5-minute walk to David Ramsay Park
About This Home
BEST PRICED 2 BR in the SOUTH END! Whether you seek a charming urban oasis, in-town pied-a-terre, or high-performance rental property, this adorable 2 BR condo w/private patio, in traditional brick row house checks all the boxes, including HW floors, stainless/granite pass thru kitchen w/breakfast bar overlooking a large living/dining area, a recently updated full bath w/pedestal sink & new subway-tiled shower/tub, two bedrooms -- one w/direct access to a lovely private patio perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation; the other with in-unit laundry. A prime South End location, private outdoor space, proximity to the Orange Line at Mass Ave, I-93, Mass Pike, area universities, BU Medical Center, make this pet-friendly condo extremely desirable to both owner occupants and high quality tenants at premium rents. Reliable, powerful rental income, low carrying cost (incl. very modest condo fee) make this is a well-performing turnkey investment opportunity with strong ROI.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,171
Year Built
- Built in 1899
Home Design
- Brownstone
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 800 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Hot Water Heating System
- Electric Baseboard Heater
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near public transit
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 3395111
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
- 4 Units
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $7,850 | $677,900 | $0 | $677,900 |
| 2024 | $7,171 | $657,900 | $0 | $657,900 |
| 2023 | $6,924 | $644,700 | $0 | $644,700 |
| 2022 | $6,947 | $638,500 | $0 | $638,500 |
| 2021 | $6,678 | $625,900 | $0 | $625,900 |
| 2020 | $6,503 | $615,800 | $0 | $615,800 |
| 2019 | $6,300 | $597,700 | $0 | $597,700 |
| 2018 | $5,907 | $563,600 | $0 | $563,600 |
| 2017 | $5,685 | $536,800 | $0 | $536,800 |
| 2016 | $5,677 | $516,100 | $0 | $516,100 |
| 2015 | $5,963 | $492,400 | $0 | $492,400 |
| 2014 | $5,021 | $399,100 | $0 | $399,100 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2025 05/29/25 | Price Changed | $599,900 | -7.7% | $750 / Sq Ft |
| 05/14/2025 05/14/25 | For Sale | $649,900 | 0.0% | $812 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2024 02/01/24 | Rented | $2,900 | -3.3% | -- |
| 01/31/2024 01/31/24 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/12/2024 01/12/24 | Price Changed | $3,000 | -3.2% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 01/02/2024 01/02/24 | Price Changed | $3,100 | -7.5% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 12/14/2023 12/14/23 | For Rent | $3,350 | +1.5% | -- |
| 06/04/2023 06/04/23 | Rented | $3,300 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/02/2023 06/02/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/31/2023 05/31/23 | For Rent | $3,300 | +32.0% | -- |
| 03/16/2021 03/16/21 | Rented | $2,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/22/2021 02/22/21 | Price Changed | $2,500 | +8.7% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 02/17/2021 02/17/21 | For Rent | $2,300 | -19.3% | -- |
| 09/04/2019 09/04/19 | Rented | $2,850 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/23/2019 08/23/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/16/2019 08/16/19 | Price Changed | $2,850 | -1.7% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 08/08/2019 08/08/19 | For Rent | $2,900 | +1.8% | -- |
| 09/01/2018 09/01/18 | Rented | $2,850 | -3.4% | -- |
| 07/02/2018 07/02/18 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/04/2018 06/04/18 | For Rent | $2,950 | +7.3% | -- |
| 09/01/2017 09/01/17 | Rented | $2,750 | +1.9% | -- |
| 07/25/2017 07/25/17 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/30/2017 06/30/17 | Price Changed | $2,700 | -3.6% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2017 05/01/17 | Price Changed | $2,800 | -1.8% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 04/18/2017 04/18/17 | For Rent | $2,850 | +5.6% | -- |
| 05/04/2016 05/04/16 | Rented | $2,700 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/18/2016 04/18/16 | For Rent | $2,700 | +3.8% | -- |
| 09/10/2015 09/10/15 | Rented | $2,600 | -3.7% | -- |
| 08/18/2015 08/18/15 | For Rent | $2,700 | +14.9% | -- |
| 10/03/2014 10/03/14 | Rented | $2,350 | -99.5% | -- |
| 09/03/2014 09/03/14 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/20/2014 08/20/14 | Sold | $485,000 | 0.0% | $606 / Sq Ft |
| 08/03/2014 08/03/14 | For Rent | $2,950 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/18/2014 06/18/14 | Off Market | $485,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/04/2014 06/04/14 | For Sale | $479,000 | -- | $599 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $485,000 | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $447,000 | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $447,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $365,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $359,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $363,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $312,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $270,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $287,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Michael Albano, Broker/Owner of Weichert, Realtors – Metropolitan Boston Real Estate, is a Massachusetts Board of Real Estate certified instructor with twenty years of experience teaching and training real estate and marketing professionals. As one of the first instructors of online real estate education in Massachusetts with the Metropolitan School of Real Estate and, previously, with Keep Me Certified, Michael has helped thousands of Massachusetts real estate agents stay up to date with their
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73375008
APN: CBOS-000000-000009-000848-000002
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