85 Faywood Avenue, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128 • East Boston's Orient Heights
$1,199,999
$825,000
Est. $4,622/month
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About this home
Well maintained 2 Family in Orient Heights! Immediate potential for rental income as well as strong development upside. Two 2 Beds, bonus Office and Private Decks in excellent condition. 2024 New Roof and brand new boiler. Extremely tall basement ceiling height, approx 12 feet. Located on a desirable street ideal for condo conversion or high end rentals. Enjoy direct views from the back deck overlooking Suffolk Downs, which is being transformed into a large scale mixed use community with expansive open space, destination retail, dining, and transit oriented infrastructure. Exceptional investment opportunity with strong demand. Buyer to do due diligence, sold as is.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
31.2%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
May 15, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
May 12, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
May 4, 2026
$825,000
$374,999
(-31.25%)
From $1,199,999 to $825,000 (-31.2%)
Listed for Sale
Apr 29, 2026
$1,199,999
Original listing
Agent: Nico Longo
Office: Century 21 Cityside
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 05/12/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 05/04/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $825,000 | $374,999 | - | From $1,199,999 to $825,000 (-31.2%) |
| 04/29/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,199,999 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,007 | $593,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,007
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$593,600
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
Multi Family
Year Built
1915
Living Area
2,152 sq ft
Lot Size
0.09 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
11
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Concrete
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,007
Assessed Value
$593,600
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Total 2026 Re Taxes: Investor Taxes: $7, 361/year. Owner Occupant Taxes With Res Tax Exemption: $3, 007/year.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
30 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,152 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
2
Levels
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,152 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
B+
Bradley Elementary School
0.1 mi
|
#272 of 824
|
Score: 51.8
Dropped 213 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
292 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Guild Elementary School
0.2 mi
|
#789 of 824
|
Score: 29.4
Dropped 218 spots from last year
-28.8 below state avg
259 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Otis Elementary School
2.0 mi
|
#551 of 824
|
Score: 42.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-15.3 below state avg
408 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
2.0 mi
|
#670 of 824
|
Score: 37.5
Improved 47 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
279 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
2.0 mi
|
#777 of 824
|
Score: 30.7
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
256 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
2.2 mi
|
#11 of 16
|
Score: 26.9
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.3 below state avg
634 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
D
McKay K-8 School
2.2 mi
|
#332 of 352
|
Score: 27.6
Dropped 36 spots from last year
-30.7 below state avg
640 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
2.3 mi
|
#5 of 12
|
Score: 45.3
Improved 124 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
109 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Adams Elementary School
2.4 mi
|
#767 of 824
|
Score: 31.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
237 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
4.7 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
6.5 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
6.6 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
7.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
7.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
7.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
7.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
11.7 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
Edwards Middle
3.4 mi
UP Academy
4.7 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C-
East Boston High School
1.8 mi
|
#305 of 346
|
Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students
Less Diverse
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
3.1 mi
|
#322 of 346
|
Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
4.4 mi
|
#268 of 346
|
Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
4.9 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
4.9 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
5.5 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
Dearborn STEM Academy
6.0 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
6.1 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
A+
Boston Latin School
6.3 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
6.7 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
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Neighborhood
East Boston's Orient Heights
85 Faywood Avenue, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Nico Longo
Listing Office
Century 21 Cityside
Office Phone
617-262-2600
Agent MLS ID
CN220267
Office MLS ID
BB6400
Listing Data Updated
Jul 29, 2026 2:53 PM EDT
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