478 Shawmut Ave # 8, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$680,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$699,000
Final Sale Price:
$680,000
Difference:
$19,000 (-2.7%)
Performance Metrics
97.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
32
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$965
Sale $/sq ft:
$939
This property sold for $939 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 2.7% below the original asking price.
The property spent 32 days on market before selling.
About this home
Fabulous, move-in ready, Southeast facing 4th floor 1 bed near everything: cafe's, great restaurants, shopping, the T, and just a few blocks to Boston Medical Center - absolutely perfect location for Residents & Fellows. You will love the spacious versatile layout, with an ideal balance of open feel & defined spaces. This sunny condo is newly painted, beautiful & ready for a quick, easy move-in. New appliances, in unit washer & dryer, a great walk-in closet, separate dining area, a custom crafted built in desk and a highly functional white kitchen. The generously-sized rooms with good ceiling height are all well proportioned for comfortable city living. Professional managed building with a great roofdeck and extra storage in the basement. High 98 Walk Score: enjoy morning coffee, breakfast & evening dining at Jaho, Flour, Mike's, El Centro, Toro and much more. The Silver Line takes you downtown and the Bike Score is 99! The perfect location for your city home or investment property.
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Property History
Market Insights
2.7%
Price Range
34
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Jun 9, 2025
$680,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 34
Listed for Sale
Apr 11, 2025
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: The Ivy Team
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 | ✓ Sold | $680,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/11/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $699,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,409 | $634,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,409
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$317
Monthly
Assessed Value
$634,500
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
724 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Electric Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Marble, Parquet
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Unit
Features
Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,409
Assessed Value
$634,500
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$317 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
4
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
The Source Of All Representations Are From The Seller Or A Public Source: Broker Has Not Verified Same. City Of Boston Residential Exemption Would Reduce Taxes For Eligible Owner Occupant, By $3, 984./year. 1 Dog Or Cat Allowed Per Unit. Window Air Conditioners In Storage Space Can Stay.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building
8
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
34 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
724 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
724 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Marble, Parquet
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom, Security Gate
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Effective Year (Renovated):
1987
Structure Type:
Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric Baseboard
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University, Other
Nearby Schools
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
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
0.3 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
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.4 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
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.5 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
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
The Learning Project
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
C
Hale Elementary School
1.2 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
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#344 of 352
|
Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
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
1.9 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
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.5 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
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.4 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.9 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
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
1.3 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
1.6 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
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
Meridian Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.8 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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Neighborhood
South End
478 Shawmut Ave # 8, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Ivy Team
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone
617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID
TM301206
Office MLS ID
BB5522
Listing Data Updated
Jun 9, 2025 2:52 PM EDT
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