When was property at 261 Shawmut Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 261 Shawmut Avenue was built in 1890 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $3,043,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 261 Shawmut Avenue is $3,328,745.

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Boston

02118

South End

261 Shawmut Avenue

$3,043,000

● House - Off Market

261 Shawmut Avenue

Boston, MA 02118

4 Beds

3 Baths, 1 Half Bath

3,563 Ft²

$5,737,798

RealtyHop Estimate

74.14%

Since Jul 1, 2015

MA-Boston

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About This Property

Elegant, fully renovated Greek Revival single family townhouse in one of the South End's most desirable neighborhoods! This beautiful home has five floors of sun-filled spacious rooms with amazing city views. The main floor has 11-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with a rare open living/dining/eat-in kitchen floor plan as well as a large private terrace ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A full floor master suite and an additional two floors of bedrooms will accommodate many varieties of family arrangements. The garden level family and media rooms lead out to a lovely bluestone patio with an adjacent kitchenette. This is one of the most accommodating floor plans we have ever had the pleasure of offering, all just steps from the best of the South End. Gas systems, high-end appliances, central air-conditioning, and generous storage complete this sophisticated home.

Unit Size

3,563 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.03 acres

Price per sqft

$925

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$2,013

HOA Dues

Year Built

1890

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #71782343)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jun 19, 2015	Sold	Premium
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Jan 8, 2015	Listed by Sprogis & Neale Real Estate	$3,295,000
Listed by Sprogis & Neale Real Estate
Jun 29, 2011	Sold	Premium
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Mar 3, 2011	Listed by Sprogis & Neale Real Estate	$2,150,000
Listed by Sprogis & Neale Real Estate
Sep 29, 2006	Sold	Premium
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May 9, 2006	Listed by Ballast Realty Group, LLC	$995,000
Listed by Ballast Realty Group, LLC

	Large single family home in Eight Streets neighborhood. Six bedrooms, two full and a half baths, double parlor, three fireplaces. This home was renovated in the 1960's and could benefit from some updating but shows nicely. Incredible space for the price.

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1890

Effective Year Built: 2006
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 12
Bedroom Count: 4
Bathroom Count: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 4
Building Condition: 3
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 16
Exterior Walls Type: 2
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 6
Floor Count: 400
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 2
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 1,522

Total Building Area: 3,562
Gross Building Area: 4,480
Building Area: 3,562
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 13
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 3,562
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: PLAN 33388-A
Land Acres: 0000000035
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

School District Name: Boston School District

Census Tract: 070501

Zoning

Zoning: R1

Geography

Parcel: CBOS W:03 P:05889 S:000

Municipality: BOSTON-CENTRAL BOSTON
Latitude: 42.3433
Longitude: -71.069

Address

Full Address: 261 Shawmut Ave

Address - House Number: 261
Address - Street Name: Shawmut
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: MA
City Name: Boston
Carrier Code: C054
4-Digit Zip Code: 2145
Zip Code: 02118

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $3,849,000

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.213

Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
Confidence Score: 70
Final Value: 4,846,545
High Value: 5,878,920
Low Value: 3,814,169

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Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $3,583,800
Assessed Land Value: $736,100
Assessed Improvements Value: $2,847,700

Sales

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 19, 2015

Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: O
Current Sale Input Document Number: 844590
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 29, 2011
Previous Sale Amount: $2,050,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

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First Mortgage Financing Type: UNK

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,199,000

Sale Price/ft²

$1,176

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1492 ft²

Average Home Age

84.5 years

Currently For Sale

172 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 71782343

261 Shawmut Avenue

About This Property

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