535-539 Shawmut Av # 5, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End

$830,000

Est. $5,974/month

2

Beds

2

Baths

1,038

Sq Ft

$800

Price/Sq Ft

1820

Year Built

Condominium

Type

46

Days on Market

Active Listed Apr 14, 2026 • MLS# 73500922 Copied!

About this home

Updated and spacious penthouse condo in a classic South End brownstone offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a versatile office/den. Filled with natural light, this home features high ceilings, hardwood floors, oversized windows, a skylight, and views of the Boston skyline. The modern kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, and ample cabinet space. Recent updates include a brand-new water heater, brand-new dryer, fresh paint throughout, new carpeting on the upper level and stairs, upgraded lighting and ceiling fan fixtures, new LED bathroom mirrors, new vanity and toilet in the primary bath and overall improved ventilation. Ideally located and a short walk to Prudential Center, Back Bay restaurants, shops, and public transportation. This move-in ready home offers exceptional city living.Virtual tour was recorded before the brick wall in the living room was painted. That brick wall by the electric fireplace is currently painted white.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ZHANG LEYI

Mailing Address 583 MASSACHUSETTS AV #5, BOSTON, MA, 02118

Land Use

Use Code 102

Description Condominium

Style Row End

Tax Information

Assessed Value $806,300

Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000

Base Tax $8,297

CPA Surcharge 1% ($73)

Estimated Annual Tax $8,370

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2023	$0	$806,300	$806,300	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Jun 1, 2022	$791,000	67731/240
Oct 12, 2018	$769,000	60282/121
Jul 27, 2015	$645,000	54821/254
Nov 18, 2013	$269,900	52365/126
Apr 3, 2013	$165,000	51240/296
Aug 4, 2009	$405,000	45331/115
Jun 20, 2002	$9	28765/184

Building Permit History

Issued	Type / Work	Status	Value
Jul 10, 2025	Electrical Low Voltage LVOLT Low Voltage Permit #ELV1743273	Open	$1,200
Mar 11, 2025	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1695532	Closed	$500
Jan 16, 2025	Electrical Low Voltage LVOLT Low Voltage Permit #ELV1684436	Open	$1,200
Oct 5, 2023	Long Form/Alteration Permit SIGNES Signs Permit #ALT1497484	Open	$2,300
May 2, 2023	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1467808	Open	$3,000
Apr 26, 2023	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1464040	Open	$33,000
Oct 12, 2021	Short Form Bldg Permit ROOF Roofing Permit #SF1220121	Open	$18,600

Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000

Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523

Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000

CPA Surcharge 1%

County Suffolk

Property Data Comparison

Field	Assessor	MLS	Match
Year built	1,820	1,820	✓

Match: geocode_proximity (89.7% confidence) · Data as of May 31, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1820

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

1,038 sq ft

Total Rooms

6

Stories

1

Entry Level

5

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1820

Living Area 1,038 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement N

Laundry Laundry Closet, First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features Recessed Lighting, Home Office

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $9,764

Assessed Value $843,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Home Office

Windows: Window(s) - Picture

Basement: N

Laundry: Laundry Closet, First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1820

Effective Year (Renovated): 1986

Structure Type: Brownstone

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof:

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard

Heating Zones: 3

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

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South End

535-539 Shawmut Av # 5, Boston MA 02118

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Listed for Sale

Apr 14, 2026

$830,000

Original listing

Agent: Vasil Nikolla Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/14/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$830,000	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Apr 14, 2026	New Listing Added	$830,000	—

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Days on Market

46 days

Price per Sq Ft

$800

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$9,764	$843,200

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