520 Shawmut Ave # 1, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$559,900
Est. $3,970/month
About this home
Whether you seek a charming urban oasis, in-town pied-a-terre, or high-performance rental property, this adorable 2 BR condo w/private patio, in a traditional brick row house checks all the boxes, including HW floors, stainless/granite pass thru kitchen w/breakfast bar overlooking a large living/dining area, a recently updated full bath w/pedestal sink & new subway-tiled shower/tub, two bedrooms -- one w/direct access to a lovely private patio perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation; the other with in-unit laundry. A prime South End location, private outdoor space, proximity to the Orange Line at Mass Ave, I-93, Mass Pike, area universities, BU Medical Center, make this pet-friendly condo extremely desirable to both owner occupants and high quality tenants at premium rents. Reliable, powerful rental income, low carrying cost (incl. very modest condo fee) make this is a well-performing turnkey investment opportunity with strong ROI.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jul 15, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 12, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jun 30, 2026
$559,900
Original listing
Agent: Michael Albano
Office: ERA Metropolitan Homes
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/12/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 06/30/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $559,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,171 | $657,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,171
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$341
Per month
Assessed Value
$657,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
800 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Electric Baseboard, Ductless
Cooling
Individual, Ductless
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,171
Assessed Value
$657,900
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$341
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Unit Is Currently Rented For $3, 250/mo. Lease Ends 8/31/2026.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
29 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
800 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
0 sq ft above grade
800 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Effective Year (Renovated):
2005
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric Baseboard, Ductless
Cooling:
Individual, Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
0.4 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
Perkins Elementary School
0.4 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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 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
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
C
Hale Elementary School
1.1 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
The Learning Project
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.1 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
1.8 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
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 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
0.5 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.8 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
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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
1.2 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
1.5 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
Meridian Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 06-09
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
D
English High School
2.7 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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South End
520 Shawmut Ave # 1, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Michael Albano
Listing Office
ERA Metropolitan Homes
Office Phone
617-425-6300
Agent MLS ID
BB800449
Office MLS ID
AN9524
Listing Data Updated
Jul 29, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
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