162 Humboldt Ave, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester
$720,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$990,000
Final Sale Price:
$720,000
Difference:
$270,000 (-27.3%)
Performance Metrics
72.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
133
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$209
Sale $/sq ft:
$152
This property sold for $152 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 27.3% below the original asking price.
At 133 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
Looking to invest in one of Boston’s most thriving areas? Here is your chance! This extraordinary offering is in a coveted location in the Dorc/ Roxbury area.Set on a corner lot,this massive multi family has an immense amount of space to work with.This is perfect for project lovers, developers & investors alike. For decades, the same family has owned & occupied this home that offers rich woodwork/built-ins, hardwood flooring throughout. This home, offers 3 levels of living space, needs some TLC with updating & a potential condo conversion that would add value.The 1st floor has been updated with a new kitchen (2022).The 2nd floor has a huge attic space. New roof (2015) 14 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 4 fireplaces with a sunny and spacious living room, dining, kitchen. This property gives a variety of options to capitalize on your investment. This prime location is just a short distance to downtown Boston, commuter rails, and restaurant & the bus stops right in front of the house.
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Property History
Market Insights
50.3%
Price Range
111
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73478046
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Feb 18, 2026
$1,449,000
MLS #73478046 - Active
Sold
Jan 17, 2024
$720,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 111
Listed for Sale
Aug 8, 2023
$730,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,449,000 | - | - | MLS #73478046 - Active |
| 01/17/2024 | ✓ Sold | $720,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/08/2023 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $730,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,532 | $701,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,532
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$701,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
Multi Family
Year Built
1900
Living Area
4,734 sq ft
Lot Size
0.22 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
2
Total Rooms
14
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
Steam, Individual, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Fireplaces
4
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
Bathroom With Shower Stall, Pantry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Mudroom
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Enclosed, Screened
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,532
Assessed Value
$701,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller, Its Agent Make No Representation On The Accuracy Of The Information, Allowing Buyers To Do Their Own Due Diligence. Property To Be Sold As Is. Estate Sale Subject To Probate Court Approval
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
additional 3,066 Sq.Ft.of unfinished basement & the attic Level
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
111 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,734 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchEnclosed, Screened
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer
Interior Features:
Bathroom with Shower Stall, Pantry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Mudroom
Windows:
Stained Glass Window(s)
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Individual, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Enclosed, Screened
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
4
Fireplace Type:
Wood Burning
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
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
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
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+
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
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#692 of 824
|
Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
King Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#823 of 824
|
Score: 22.7
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-35.6 below state avg
464 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#665 of 824
|
Score: 37.6
Dropped 171 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
226 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
0.7 mi
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
C
Hale Elementary School
0.8 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-
UP Academy Holland School
0.9 mi
|
#721 of 824
|
Score: 34.1
Improved 98 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
641 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.5 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
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
0.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.8 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
Nativity Prep School
0.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
1.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.3 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.8 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
0.8 mi
Timilty Middle
1.1 mi
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
Meridian Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.9 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.2 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
1.2 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
1.4 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
1.8 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
2.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.1 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
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
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Neighborhood
Dorchester
162 Humboldt Ave, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121
Listing Information
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton
Office Phone
617-696-4430
Agent MLS ID
TM338710
Office MLS ID
AN6223
Listing Data Updated
Jan 17, 2024 4:10 PM EST
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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