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478 Shawmut Ave # 8, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$680,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
724
Sq Ft
$939
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1900
Year Built
32
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 11, 2025 • MLS# 73358895 Copied! • Updated Jun 9, 2025

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$939/sq ft
Area Average
$256/sq ft
Difference
+267.2%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

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
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Listed for Sale
Apr 11, 2025
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: The Ivy Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

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
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
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
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.
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
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
724 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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 information not available for this location.

Location

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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
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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