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520 Shawmut Ave # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$559,900
Est. $3,970/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
800
Sq Ft
$700
Price/Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
Condominium
Type
12 hours 53 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 30, 2026 • MLS# 73543404 Copied!

About this home

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.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
800 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 800 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Ductless
Cooling Individual, Ductless
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,171
Assessed Value $657,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Effective Year (Renovated): 2005
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Ductless
Cooling: Individual, Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

520 Shawmut Ave # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Walkability

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School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Hurley K-8 School
< 0.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.4 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.4 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.5 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.7 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
Kingsley Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
1.1 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.1 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
1.4 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
0.9 mi
UP Academy
1.4 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.8 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Newman School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.2 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
2.7 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jun 30, 2026
$559,900
Original listing
Agent: Michael Albano Office: ERA Metropolitan Homes

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 30, 2026 New Listing Added $559,900 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
12 hours 53 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$700

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $7,171 $657,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,171
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$341
Per month
Assessed Value
$657,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael Albano
Listing Office ERA Metropolitan Homes
Agent MLS ID BB800449
Office MLS ID AN9524
Listing Data Updated Jun 30, 2026 2:02 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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