20 Shawmut Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Bay Village

$1,700,000

Beds

4.5

Baths

2,896

Sq Ft

$587

Price/Sq Ft

0.02

Acres

1890

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Sep 19, 2024 • MLS# 73292159 Copied! • Updated Nov 13, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $1,800,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $1,700,000
                        

Difference: $100,000 (-5.6%)

Performance Metrics

94.4%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $622

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $587
                        

This property sold for $587 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 36 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$587/sq ft

Area Median

$1,087/sq ft

Difference

46.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Introducing 20 Shawmut - a rare gem being offered for the first time in 54 years! This sunny classic single family townhouse is nestled in Boston's highly sought-after neighborhood, Historic Bay Village. This brick beauty features a 4-bedroom, 4 1/2 bathrooms with exposed brick, a deck and skylight. This home is zoned as a Single Family with Office Space. Conveniently located steps from the Public Gardens, theaters, top-rated restaurants, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and South End, this townhouse offers easy access to universities, public transportation, and major routes I-90 and I-93. With an impressive walk and transit score of 98%, this is an excellent location for those seeking the best of city living.

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Property History

Market Insights

53.1%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73563570

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🏡

Currently Listed

Aug 13, 2026

$3,625,000

MLS #73563570 - Active

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✓

Sold

Nov 13, 2024

$1,700,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 33

🏠

Listed for Sale

Sep 19, 2024

$1,800,000

Original listing

Agent: William R. Raye Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/13/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$3,625,000	-	-	MLS #73563570 - Active
11/13/2024	✓ Sold	$1,700,000	-	-	Property sold
09/19/2024	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,800,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$20,220	$1,855,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$20,220

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$1,855,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1890

Living Area 2,896 sq ft

Lot Size 0.02 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

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

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 7

Basement Full, Finished

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture Other (see Remarks)

Roof Slate

Features Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

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

Financial

Annual Tax $20,220

Assessed Value $1,855,500

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures 20 Shawmut Is Being Sold As Is. The Property Is Zoned As A Single Family With Office Space.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Red Brick

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 33 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1890

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

2,896 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

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

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 1890

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Slate

Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Heating Zones: 3

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio

Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 7

Fireplace Type:

View: Yes

View Type: City View(s)

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

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Bay Village

20 Shawmut Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent William R. Raye

Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Office Phone 617-266-5200

Agent MLS ID NB113305

Office MLS ID AC1396

Listing Data Updated Nov 13, 2024 12:30 PM EST

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