520 Shawmut Ave. # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$359,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
800
Sq Ft
$449
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
Condominium
Type
6
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed Apr 29, 2005 • MLS# 70182528 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $359,000
Final Sale Price: $359,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $449
Sale $/sq ft: $449
This property sold for $449 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Beautifully renovated garden two bedroom with PRIVATE YARD. Oak floors throughout, inset lighting. Open-layout European design kitchen with dishwasher/disposal, oak and glass cabinets, and stainless appliances. Breakfast bar. In-unit washer/dryer hook-up. New 2005 bath with marble floors, tile surround, storage cabinet and pedestal sink. Large storage closet. Pet friendly building with new common areas. Brand new radiant oil coil baseboard heat.Great for owner or investment in the SoWo area!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73571810
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 1, 2026
$2,950
MLS #73571810
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73543404
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Previously Sold
Sep 1, 2026
$545,000
MLS #73543404
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Previous Transaction - MLS #70821182
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Previously Sold
Apr 30, 2009
$365,000
MLS #70821182
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Sold
Jun 28, 2005
$359,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Apr 29, 2005
$359,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsy Herald Office: The Charles Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$118
Per month
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 800 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Oil, Electric
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $118
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Approx. 8 Year Old Roof. Owner/broker
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
800 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Effective Year (Renovated): 2005
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Oil, Electric
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Hurley K-8 School
< 0.1 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.4 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.4 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.5 mi | #325 of 352 | Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.7 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 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 | #590 of 825 | Score: 41.3
Dropped 289 spots from last year
-16.9 below state avg
167 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: 24.6
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
355 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 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: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 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 | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
0.9 mi
UP Academy
1.4 mi
H

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: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 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: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Newman School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.2 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
2.7 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

South End

520 Shawmut Ave. # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Betsy Herald
Listing Office The Charles Realty
Office Phone 617-236-0353
Agent MLS ID BB981859
Office MLS ID BB9906
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:31 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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