20 Shawmut Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Bay Village
$1,700,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,896
Sq Ft
$587
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1890
Year Built
36
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
36
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 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$587/sq ft
Area Median
$1,207/sq ft
Difference
51.4%

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

53.4%
Price Range
33
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73563570
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 13, 2026
$3,650,000
MLS #73563570 - Active
Sold
Nov 13, 2024
$1,700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 33
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Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2024
$1,800,000
Original listing
Agent: William R. Raye Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $20,220
Assessed Value $1,855,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures 20 Shawmut Is Being Sold As Is. The Property Is Zoned As A Single Family With Office Space.
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
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,896 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

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
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
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
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
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.7 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 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
Condon K-8 School
1.2 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.3 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 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
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 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
UP Academy
1.5 mi
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.3 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
Cathedral High School
0.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.7 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
1.8 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.9 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.1 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.5 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.7 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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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
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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