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71 Townsend St, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119 • Roxbury
$1,099,999
Est. $6,598/month
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,132
Sq Ft
$351
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1889
Year Built
138
Days on Market
Active Listed Oct 6, 2025 • MLS# 73440097 Copied!

About this home

Presenting vacant and move-in ready, this stunning 2-family Victorian is a rare opportunity nestled in the highly desirable Historic Townsend Street District of Roxbury. Perfectly suited for both owner-occupants and savvy investors, the property blends timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern upgrades.Step inside to discover spacious, light-filled rooms with soaring ceilings throughout both units. Each residence offers generously sized bedrooms, in-unit laundry hookups, and updated gas heating systems. A newer roof, off-street parking, and a lush, private backyard add to the home’s appeal. The full basement features high ceilings and ample space, suitable for an additional dwelling unit and offering added value and flexibility. Located minutes from top institutions such as Northeastern University, BU Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston Latin Academy, BMC, and Longwood Medical and Academic Area.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1889
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,132 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Levels
3

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1889
Living Area 3,132 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, Individual Meter
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $10,027
Assessed Value $865,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1889
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public, Individual Meter
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

Roxbury

71 Townsend St, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Oct 6, 2025
$1,099,999
Original listing
Office: Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 6, 2025 New Listing Added $1,099,999

Market Statistics

Days on Market
138 days
Price per Sq Ft
$351

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,027 $865,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,027
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$865,900

Listing Information

Listing Office Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC
Agent MLS ID CN235996
Office MLS ID AN7060
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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