Exceptional South End corner penthouse with a wall of sunny west-facing windows & an incredible private roof deck. This three-bedroom plus office, three-bath home sits in the coveted Eight Streets neighborhood & blends timeless charm with modern luxury. Originally built by Kennedy Design Build & recently professionally re-designed, the unit spans two bright, spacious floors with seamless flow for living & entertaining. The main level features an open-concept layout with a sun-filled living room and gas fireplace, a chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, a dining area for hosting, a grilling deck, and a versatile office that could serve as a fourth bedroom with an attached full bath. Upstairs are three generous bedrooms, including a serene corner primary suite with five windows, a marble bath, and walk-in closet. The private roof deck offers skyline views, a head house with wine fridge, and no adjacent decks for exceptional privacy. Two oversized storage spaces complete this rare home
For sale
$3,395,000
251 Shawmut Ave #2, Boston, MA 02118
3beds
2,370sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$3,301,600 Zestimate®
$1,432/sqft
$775/mo HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceGrilling deckOpen-concept layoutMarble bathThree generous bedroomsThree-bath homeIncredible private roof deck
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 08, 2025 at 12:07am
Listed by:
Kopman Adler Team 617-309-9495,
Compass 617-206-3333,
Megan Kopman 617-309-9495
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73460046
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,370
- Total interior livable area: 2,370 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,370
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Rented, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Roof
Details
- Parcel number: W:03 P:05828 S:006,4921221
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $775 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,432/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,014,900
- Annual tax amount: $31,226
- Date on market: 12/4/2025
Estimated market value
$3,301,600
$3.14M - $3.47M
$7,824/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000+62.1%$1,432/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73460046 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2013 | Sold | $2,095,000$884/sqft |
Source: LINK #141699 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,913 +9.5% | $3,014,900 +3% |
| 2024 | $31,891 +3.6% | $2,925,800 +2% |
| 2023 | $30,795 -0.3% | $2,867,300 +1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$20,988/mo
Principal & interest
$17129
Property taxes
$1896
Other costs
$1963
Climate risks
Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Blackstone Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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