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About this home
Welcome home to 70 Shawsheen, a boutique luxury building of just five residences, built in 2024 and ideally located only 1/3 mile from the Orient Heights MBTA Station! Unit 2 is a front-facing, second-floor home offering 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 967 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space and deeded parking, a true luxury in the city. Step inside to a bright, open-concept layout where the living, dining and kitchen areas flow together, so it’s easy to host friends or simply unwind at the end of the day. High ceilings and recessed lighting make the space feel open and airy, and engineered hardwood floors run throughout for a clean, cohesive look.The kitchen is the heart of the home, finished with classic shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. A large center island gives you plenty of prep space and room for casual seating, whether it’s morning coffee or dinner with friends. The primary suite is your private retreat, complete with a walk-in closet and a spa-like en suite bath featuring a double vanity and frameless glass shower. The generous second bedroom and full guest bath offer flexibility for overnight guests, a home office or both. Modern comforts are built in: central air, energy-efficient tankless hot water and the convenience of an in-unit washer/dryer. Outside, a large common yard provides space to relax, grill or entertain on warm evenings. Location is everything, and 70 Shawsheen delivers. Enjoy multiple East Boston parks and local restaurants nearby, plus an easy walk to Constitution Beach. Commuting is simple with the Blue Line at Orient Heights just minutes away on foot, and you’re less than 5 minutes from major highways and Logan Airport, making travel and getting downtown a breeze. Move-in-ready, low-maintenance living in one of East Boston’s most convenient neighborhoods. This one won't last - don’t miss it!
CondoProperty Type
2024Year Built
$672Price/Sq.Ft.
$346/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by Amanda Nurse• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Harbor View-Orient Heights, located between Winthrop and East Boston, is a residential and waterfront Boston neighborhood with hillside streets and airport-edge views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Bennington Street near Orient Heights Station, where corner markets, longtime eateries, and no-frills cafes set a steady, local rhythm. Triple-deckers and compact single-family homes mix with mid-century blocks, shaped by salt air and flight paths. Belle Isle Marsh Reservation frames the eastern edge with boardwalks and tidal grasses. Constitution Beach and its promenade bring open sky and harbor breezes. Community pillars include Rino’s Place, Angela’s Cafe, and the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library.
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Market insights
70 Shawsheen #2 · $650,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$650,000
Median sale price in this area is $735,978. (13% higher than this home)
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0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Association fee includes water, sewer, insurance, building and grounds maintenance, snow removal, trash, and reserve funds
Pets allowed
Community features include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, golf, medical facilities, a laundromat, a bike path, highway access, houses of worship, a marina, public schools, a T station, and a university
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Last updated by owner on Mar 20, 2024.
EAST BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD-SARATOGA ST EDA
RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT
East Boston Neighborhood District-Saratoga Street EDA
Economic Development Areas are established to support essential economic activity to create opportunities for employment-focused development and, where applicable, the development of housing.
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Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood District
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Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
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6/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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East Boston, MA • 02128
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Very good sunlight
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This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in East Boston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 70 Shawsheen #2
$653,100
$3,100 over list price of $650K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $595K to $679K.