151 Townsend St, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121
$780,000
Est. $4,801/month
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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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Listed for Sale
Jul 23, 2021
$780,000
Original listing
Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Listed for Sale
Jul 23, 2021
$780,000
Original listing
Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $780,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 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
Sale Pending
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,542 sq ft
Total Rooms
16
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Display Options
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
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Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
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Foundation:
Other
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
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Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Nearby Schools
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Monthly Payment Breakdown
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Property Tax
$657
Homeowners Insurance
$200
PMI (if <20% down)
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Loan Summary
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Payment Over Time
Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Neighborhood
151 Townsend St, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121
Listing Information
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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