151 Townsend St, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121

$780,000

Est. $4,801/month

8

Beds

2.5

Baths

5,542

Sq Ft

$141

Price/Sq Ft

0.18

Acres

1900

Year Built

3

Parking

Multi Family

Type

19

Days on Market

Pending Listed Jul 22, 2021 • MLS# 72870379 Copied! • Updated Sep 1, 2025

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About this home

"The Colonel William Janey House" Hits the Market! This prestigious home was previously owned by only 2 families and has NEVER hit the market before! Finds like this do not come often! Great investment opportunity in a highly desirable Dorchester neighborhood.  Short distance to Boston's top ranked Latin Academy School. This massive 2 family home boasts over 5500 sq ft of living space.  With large eat in kitchens, formal dining rooms, off street parking, 4 fireplaces, & 12 ft ceilings, this home has so much potential to be any owner's dream home.   Don't miss out on this opportunity! The home does need work and updating but with the right vision, a masterpiece will certainly emerge.  Open house dates Saturday 7/24 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm & Sunday 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. Offer due Tuesday 7/27 at 11 a.m. but seller reserves the right to accept an offer before due date. Please wear face mask.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale

Jul 23, 2021

$780,000

Original listing

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/23/2021	🏠 Listed for Sale	$780,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2021	$7,879	$738,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$7,879

Tax Year 2021

Assessed Value

$738,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style Multi Family

Year Built 1900

Living Area 5,542 sq ft

Lot Size 0.18 acres

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 16

Investment Metrics

Units 2

Unit 1 Rent $2,400/mo · Y

Unit 2 Rent — · N

Total Monthly Rent $2,400/mo

Gross Income $28,800

Net Operating Income $28,800

Cap Rate 3.69%

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 4

Basement None

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,879

Assessed Value $738,400

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Down Payment Resource Eligible

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Back Porched Needs Replacement. Unit #1 Shows In Public Record As A 2 Bedroom But Rents As A 3/4 Bedroom.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 22 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Multi Family

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

8

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

5,542 sq ft

Total Rooms

16

Stories

3

Levels

3

Room Details

Other Floor

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bathroom1

Bedroom2

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Dining Room

Bedroom3

Living Room

Family Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation: Other

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities:

Nearby Schools

School District

Boston School District local

C-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

52% attend college

38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

3.7% Above Average

3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency

↓ 1.8% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

F

Trotter Elementary School

0.1 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2

Dropped 6 spots from last year

-29 below state avg

352 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

C+

Bridge Boston Charter School

0.3 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2

Dropped 80 spots from last year

-21 below state avg

329 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

F

Ellis Elementary School

0.3 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7

Dropped 57 spots from last year

-33.5 below state avg

391 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

C-

Hernandez Elementary School

0.6 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2

Dropped 88 spots from last year

-22 below state avg

372 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

C

Hale Elementary School

0.6 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7

Dropped 281 spots from last year

-16.5 below state avg

162 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

C-

Winthrop Elementary School

0.6 mi | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6

Dropped 171 spots from last year

-20.6 below state avg

226 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

C-

Mendell Elementary School

0.7 mi | #674 of 824 | Score: 37.2

Dropped 147 spots from last year

-21 below state avg

309 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

F

King Elementary School

0.7 mi | #823 of 824 | Score: 22.7

Dropped 3 spots from last year

-35.6 below state avg

464 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

Neighborhood School

0.8 mi

Grades PK-06

Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy

0.9 mi

Grades PK-12

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

0.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Mother Caroline Academy

0.7 mi

Grades 05-08

Nativity Prep School

0.8 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

0.8 mi

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

0.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9

Improved 187 spots from last year

-16.3 below state avg

1,126 students Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

2.0 mi

Grades 05-08

Middle School Academy

2.2 mi

C

Ohrenberger School

5.0 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9

Improved 20 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

477 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Frederick Pilot Middle

0.9 mi

Timilty Middle

0.9 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

A+

Boston Latin Academy

0.2 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9

Improved 214 spots from last year

+5.7 above state avg

1,693 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

0.7 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7

Improved 356 spots from last year

-26.6 below state avg

565 students Diverse

10 sports • 242 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

Meridian Academy

0.8 mi

Grades 06-09

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

1.0 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1

Improved 94 spots from last year

+2.9 above state avg

1,509 students Very Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

D

English High School

1.3 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7

Improved 34 spots from last year

-28.5 below state avg

720 students Moderate

8 sports • 332 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs

Grades 07-12

B-

Margarita Muniz Academy

1.5 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3

Improved 349 spots from last year

-26.9 below state avg

428 students Less Diverse

Strong AP Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

1.6 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3

Improved 61 spots from last year

+15.1 above state avg

2,424 students Very Diverse

18 sports • 2,006 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics

Grades 07-12

Cathedral High School

1.9 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

C

Ruth Batson Academy

2.3 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6

Improved 346 spots from last year

-30.6 below state avg

604 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

B+

TechBoston Academy

2.3 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1

Improved 349 spots from last year

-24.1 below state avg

850 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 07-12

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151 Townsend St, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121

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Listing Office RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Office Phone 617-566-0300

Agent MLS ID CN223790

Office MLS ID AN8327

Listing Data Updated Sep 1, 2025 8:59 PM EDT

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