Condominium at 516 Shawmut Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118
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$749,000

516 Shawmut Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listed by Ken Sazama
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living area
747 sqft
Year built
1905

About this home

Wake up to sunlight pouring through oversized windows and start your day in the heart of the South End at 516 Shawmut Avenue Unit 2. Set on the second floor of a classic brick rowhouse, this bright one-bedroom home offers corner and northeast exposure, high ceilings, and a warm, inviting feel throughout. The open living space is perfect for relaxing or hosting, flowing into a thoughtfully designed kitchen with modern finishes and great functionality. Hardwood floors add timeless character, while the bedroom offers comfortable space and excellent storage. In-unit Bosch laundry adds everyday ease. Step outside and enjoy morning coffee at nearby cafés, weekend brunch around the corner, and evening dinners at some of Boston’s best restaurants. Parks, shops, and transit are all within easy reach. Part of a pet-friendly three-unit association with a low condo fee that includes water, sewer, and master insurance, plus off-street parking and storage, this home delivers true South End living!

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73510629
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
177
On market date
April 30, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.01 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Joseph J Hurley
0.1 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
351
Student:teacher ratio
16.0:1
District
Boston
Middle
James P Timilty Middle
0.86 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
205
Student:teacher ratio
8.2:1
District
Boston
High
Carter School
0.39 mi away · Grades 8-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
24
Student:teacher ratio
24.0:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

92
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.2 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 177 days -- 52 more days than Boston's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,983 active listings in Boston right now is $80,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$149,800 down
$599,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,886
Property tax (est.)$624
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 22, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.