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159-161 Townsend St, Boston, MA, 02121

$2,290,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

18 Bedrooms
6 Full Baths, 1 Partial
6,522 SqFt
$351/SqFt
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159-161 Townsend St, Boston$2,290,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeMulti Family
ParkingShared Driveway, Off Street
Year Built1940
HeatingBaseboard
BasementYes
MLS #73304702
Lot Size0.19 Acres
StatusActive

About 159-161 Townsend St

This three-story property offers six well-maintained residential units, making it an excellent investment opportunity. The building includes two 4-bedroom, 1-bath units, and four 3-bedroom, 1-bath units, providing a range of spacious living options. A major improvement was made in May 2024, with the entire roof replaced using both rubber and shingles. Additionally, the property features a nice-sized yard in the rear, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Situated in the desirable Dorchester neighborhood, this property is ideal for investors looking to capitalize on a high-demand rental market.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Living Area: 6,522 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Greenville Real Estate Group, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (617) 983-8300
  • Listing Agent: Oleg Elisev

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedroom Count: 18

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Shared Driveway, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.19 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard

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Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $2,290,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $351/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Boston, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$815.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$660

Avg. Days On Market

40

# of Sold Homes

322

159-161 Townsend St vs Boston

30 DAYS ON ROCKET

-10 Days

$2,290,000

+$1.4M More

$351/SqFt

-$310 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.4M more than the Median Sold Price and $310/SqFt less than other homes in Boston, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73304702

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Greenville Real Estate Group, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (617) 983-8300
  • Listing Agent: Oleg Elisev

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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/10

  • John Winthrop

  • 35 Brookford St

  • 0.45 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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2
/10

  • David A. Ellis Elementary School

  • 302 Walnut Ave

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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6
/10

  • Nathan Hale Elementary School

  • 51 Cedar St

  • 0.74 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $22,031. Most Boston, MA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Suffolk County›Boston›02121›159-161 Townsend St

This home is located at 159-161 Townsend St in Boston, MA and zip code 02121 in the Roxbury neighborhood. This 6,522 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 18 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,290,000.

In October 2024, from all listings sold in Boston, MA there were more than 106 sold above asking price, over 167 sold below and more than 49 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Boston, MA increased by 9.7% between September 2024 and October 2024. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 40 days, the median list price was $815,961.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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