162 Humboldt Ave, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121
$1,750,000
$1,299,000
Est. $7,509/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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About this home
A prime 3-family investment on a sunny corner lot in the vibrant Dorchester/Roxbury neighborhood. This rare turnkey property features a fully renovated unit with three bedrooms, one bath, a bright living room, and a modern kitchen—ideal for immediate occupancy or high-yield rental income. Recently purchased from long-time owners, it showcases rich woodwork, classic built-ins, and gleaming hardwood flooring that add character throughout. A 2015 roof and updated heating system provide efficiency and peace of mind.The lower level includes a half bath and offers incredible potential to be finished for additional living, office, or recreational space (buyer to perform due diligence). Offering 19 rooms, 9 bedrooms, 3 full baths and half, and 4 fireplaces across three levels, there is significant upside for value-add, expansion, or future condo conversion. An absolute commuter’s dream, conveniently located near downtown Boston, commuter rail, bus lines, and top-tier neighborhood restaurants
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Property History
Market Insights
4
Price Changes
58.9%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Aug 27, 2026
$1,299,000
$150,000
(-10.35%)
From $1,449,000 to $1,299,000 (-10.3%)
Price Reduced
May 22, 2026
$1,549,000
$50,000
(-3.13%)
From $1,599,000 to $1,549,000 (-3.1%)
Price Reduced
Apr 1, 2026
$1,599,000
$51,000
(-3.09%)
From $1,650,000 to $1,599,000 (-3.1%)
Price Reduced
Mar 14, 2026
$1,650,000
$100,000
(-5.71%)
From $1,750,000 to $1,650,000 (-5.7%)
Listed for Sale
Feb 18, 2026
$1,449,000
Original listing
Agent: Justin Brown
Office: Three Hills Real Estate Service, LLC
Listed for Sale
Feb 18, 2026
$1,750,000
Original listing
Office: Three Hills Real Estate Service, LLC
Previous Transaction - MLS #73145653
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jan 17, 2024
$720,000
MLS #73145653
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,299,000 | $150,000 | - | From $1,449,000 to $1,299,000 (-10.3%) |
| 05/22/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,549,000 | $50,000 | - | From $1,599,000 to $1,549,000 (-3.1%) |
| 04/01/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,599,000 | $51,000 | - | From $1,650,000 to $1,599,000 (-3.1%) |
| 03/14/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,650,000 | $100,000 | - | From $1,750,000 to $1,650,000 (-5.7%) |
| 02/18/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,449,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 02/18/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,750,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 01/17/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $720,000 | - | - | MLS #73145653 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,886 | $713,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,886
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$713,800
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1900
Living Area
5,934 sq ft
Lot Size
0.22 acres
Stories
3
Bedrooms
9
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
20
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Unit 3 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Fireplaces
4
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
Pantry, Bathroom With Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Family Room, Office/den
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
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,886
Assessed Value
$713,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures
additional 1533 Sq.Ft.of unfinished basement with half bath
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
185 days
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
9
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,934 sq ft
Total Rooms
20
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
5,934 sq ft above grade
1,533 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchEnclosed, Screened
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Pantry, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Family Room, Office/Den
Windows:
Stained Glass Window(s)
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Natural Gas
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
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
D
Trotter Elementary School
< 0.1 mi
|
#788 of 825
|
Score: 29.5
Same rank as last year
-28.7 below state avg
360 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.3 mi
|
#818 of 825
|
Score: 24.8
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-33.4 below state avg
418 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.3 mi
|
#238 of 352
|
Score: 37.3
Dropped 77 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
347 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#691 of 825
|
Score: 36.4
Dropped 87 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
332 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
King Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#824 of 825
|
Score: 21.4
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-36.8 below state avg
454 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#670 of 825
|
Score: 37.4
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
256 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#680 of 825
|
Score: 36.8
Dropped 153 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
312 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#590 of 825
|
Score: 41.3
Dropped 289 spots from last year
-16.9 below state avg
167 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.9 mi
|
#731 of 825
|
Score: 33.6
Improved 88 spots from last year
-24.6 below state avg
628 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.5 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 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: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 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
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
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: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.9 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
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: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
1.2 mi
|
#328 of 346
|
Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.4 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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
|
#10 of 25
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.3 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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162 Humboldt Ave, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Justin Brown
Listing Office
Three Hills Real Estate Service, LLC
Office Phone
833-434-4557
Agent MLS ID
CT008226
Office MLS ID
AN4227
Listing Data Updated
Aug 31, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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