478 Shawmut # 9, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$690,000
$675,000
Est. $4,544/month
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About this home
Well laid out top-floor one bedroom. Located in the heart of the South End overlooking tree-lined Shawmut Avenue with stunning Back Bay skyline views. Surrounded by some of the city’s best restaurants, cafés, and boutiques, this home blends classic charm with thoughtful updates throughout. Renovated kitchen with stone counters, stainless appliances, and open flow into the dining and living area. Sun-filled living room features oversized windows, skylight, wood-burning fireplace, and dedicated office nook. Large bedroom easily fits a king bed, and has the rare to find walk in closet. Modern wide plank flooring and renovated tile bath. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, ample storage, extra basement storage, and professionally managed building with a semi private roof deck overlooking the city.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
2.2%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Jun 25, 2026
$675,000
$15,000
(-2.17%)
From $690,000 to $675,000 (-2.2%)
Listed for Sale
May 29, 2026
$690,000
Original listing
Agent: Ramsay and Company
Office: Leading Edge Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $675,000 | $15,000 | - | From $690,000 to $675,000 (-2.2%) |
| 05/29/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $690,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,997 | $604,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,997
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$348
Monthly
Assessed Value
$604,200
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
704 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Electric Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck, Deck - Roof
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck, Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,997
Assessed Value
$604,200
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$348 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Do Not Include Residential Exemption. One Dog Or Cat Per Unit. The Roof Deck Is Semi Private And Shared With Unit 10, With The Rear Roof Deck Common For The Building. This Unit Is Rented Until June 30th.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building
9
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
31 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
704 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
704 sq ft above grade
Dimensions6 x 10
FeaturesSkylight, Recessed Lighting
Dimensions8 x 11
Dimensions20 x 11
FeaturesRecessed Lighting, Remodeled, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Dimensions17 x 10
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Closet
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck, Deck - Roof
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:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric Baseboard
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
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
0.3 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.4 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
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.5 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
0.6 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
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
The Learning Project
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
C
Hale Elementary School
1.2 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
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.2 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
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.9 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
2.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.5 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
0.4 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.9 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.9 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
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
1.3 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
1.6 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
2.2 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
Meridian Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.8 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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Neighborhood
South End
478 Shawmut # 9, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Ramsay and Company
Listing Office
Leading Edge Real Estate
Office Phone
617-502-6500
Agent MLS ID
TM342006
Office MLS ID
AN4647
Listing Data Updated
Jun 29, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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