486 Shawmut Ave # 5, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$3,850/mo
About this home
Quality and finishes rarely found but always sought after! This impeccably maintained, sunny third-floor corner unit features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. It includes all the features you have been hoping for: a large open living/dining room perfect for entertaining, a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and gas cooking, marble baths with a Jacuzzi tub, an in-unit washer and dryer, and hardwood floors throughout. Go ahead, make your friends jealous!!!
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Aug 3, 2026
$3,850
Original listing
Agent: South End Realty Rental Team
Office: South End Realty Group
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $3,850 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Living Area
880 sq ft
Lot Size
9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer, Trash Collection
Security Deposit
$3,850
Required
Last MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
5
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
1 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
880 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Finished Area
880 sq ft above grade
Display Options
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.
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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
3 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
Blackstone Elementary
0.3 mi
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
High Schools
3 schools
Cathedral High School
0.4 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
F
Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School
0.8 mi
|
#345 of 346
|
Score: 14.4
Improved 45 spots from last year
-43.8 below state avg
323 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 09-12
C-
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers: A Horace Mann Charter Public School - Lower Campus
0.8 mi
|
#307 of 346
|
Score: 36.8
Improved 17 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
383 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-11
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Location
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Neighborhood
South End
486 Shawmut Ave # 5, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
South End Realty Rental Team
Listing Office
South End Realty Group
Office Phone
617-424-9500
Agent MLS ID
TM006330
Office MLS ID
AC1153
Listing Data Updated
Aug 4, 2026 11:23 AM 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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