242 Shawmut Ave, Unit 1B

$5,500
Price
2
Beds
1,396 Sq. Ft.
$47 / Sq. Ft.
1,396
Sq. Ft.
$47
per Sq. Ft.

Description

:: AVAILABLE NOW :: Beautiful two bedroom, two and a half bathroom South End duplex with private entrance. Features include an open living, dining and kitchen with four large west facing windows, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The modern white kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a Viking gas range, dishwasher, double door refrigerator and stone countertops. Plantation shutters on windows, beautiful light fixtures and a half bath complete the main living level. Downstairs...:: AVAILABLE NOW :: Beautiful two bedroom, two and a half bathroom South End duplex with private entrance. Features include an open living, dining and kitchen with four large west facing windows, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The modern white kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a Viking gas range, dishwasher, double door refrigerator and stone countertops. Plantation shutters on windows, beautiful light fixtures and a half bath complete the main living level. Downstairs enjoy two good sized bedrooms and a large bonus area with built-in shelving and two skylights perfect for lounging or working from home. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom with glass shower and a fabulous wallpapered accent wall. Additional features include in-unit laundry, and central air conditioning. Perched on Peters Park, in the heart of the desirable South End, enjoy living next door to Coppa, Franklin Cafe, Formaggio, Parkside Books and Polka Dog Bakery.
  1. Listed by Christa Cardwell • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 242 Shawmut Avenue, Unit 1B

Town
Boston
MLS Area
South End
Area
MA-Boston-South End, MA-Boston
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 11/03/2025 03:04 PM

Property Details for 242 Shawmut Avenue, Unit 1B

StatusActive
MLS #73448240
Days on Market46
Rental Incentives-
Available Date11/03/2025
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Condominium
Year Built-
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Christa Cardwell
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Building Information for 242 Shawmut Avenue, Unit 1B

Building/Complex242 Shawmut AveFloor1Stories-Residences-Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsYes w/ RestrictionsYear Built-Lot Size22.96 AC / 999,999 SF

Property Information for 242 Shawmut Avenue, Unit 1B

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, University
  • Living Area: 1396.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4891209
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: No
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1B
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Date Available: 11-03-2025
  • Available Now: Yes

Property History for 242 Shawmut Avenue, Unit 1B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73448240

$5,500—
Oct 8, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73400972

$5,550—
Aug 15, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73400972

$5,750—
Aug 7, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73400972

$5,950—
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73400972

$6,250—
Jul 31, 2024

Rented

MLS PIN #73256367

$5,750—
Jul 31, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73256367

—
Jun 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73256367

$5,750—
Nov 20, 2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73178095

$5,250—
Nov 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73178095

$5,250—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73448240

$5,500
10/08/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73400972

$5,550
08/15/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73400972

$5,750
08/07/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73400972

$5,950
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73400972

$6,250
07/31/2024

Rented

MLS PIN #73256367

$5,750
07/31/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73256367

—
06/24/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73256367

$5,750
11/20/2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73178095

$5,250
11/07/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73178095

$5,250

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Schools near 242 Shawmut Avenue, Unit 1B

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Blackstone Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

242 Shawmut Avenue, Unit 1B is available for rent in Boston, MA 02118. This property was listed on October 27, 2025 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $5,500. It has been on the market for a total of 46 days and was last rented on July 31, 2024. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Blackstone Elementary School, Mel H King Elementary and Quincy Upper School. 242 Shawmut Avenue, Unit 1B is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,396 sqft a property.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Christa Cardwell

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