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39 Chester St, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134 • Allston
$2,274,600
Est. $13,723/month
12
Beds
6
Baths
4,629
Sq Ft
$491
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1920
Year Built
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Type
88
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 29, 2025 • MLS# 73382192 Copied!

About this home

Prime Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Allston! This exceptional investment property located in the highly sought-after Boston University west campus. Conveniently situated just minutes from the MBTA Green Line Harvard Avenue Station, this property is in close proximity to a variety of shops, restaurants, and the vibrant Packard's Corner.The property features separate utilities, updated electrical and updated heating and cooling systems (2010). Each unit boasts front and rear porches, spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and Central Heat/AC. The basement is open and spacious with high ceilings, research Boston's recent adjustments to ADUs.. With a solid rental history, this is a prime opportunity to secure a sought-after investment!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner JOANNE TEMBELOPOULOS FAMILY TRUST
Mailing Address 162 HUNNEWELL AVE, NEWTON, MA, 02458

Land Use

Use Code 105
Description Three-Family
Style Decker

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,028,100
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $20,869
CPA Surcharge 1% ($198)
Estimated Annual Tax $21,068

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $486,000 $1,542,100 $2,028,100 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Feb 13, 2018 $9 59195/303

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
12
Full Bathrooms
6
Living Area
4,629 sq ft
Total Rooms
24
Stories
3
Levels
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,495,000
Final Sale Price: $2,274,600
Difference: $220,400 (-8.8%)
Performance Metrics
91.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
88
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $539
Sale $/sq ft: $491
This property sold for $491 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 88 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1920
Living Area 4,629 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 12
Full Baths 6
Total Rooms 24

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Paved Drive

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $24,262
Assessed Value $2,095,200

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Paved Drive

Location

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Neighborhood

Allston

39 Chester St, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C-
Match Charter Public School
0.4 mi | #281 of 346 | Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
0.7 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
German International School Boston
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
The Winsor School
1.3 mi
Grades 05-12
B
Winship Elementary School
1.4 mi | #407 of 824 | Score: 47.6
Dropped 189 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
353 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.7 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
143 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.0 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
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.9 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.0 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
Middle School Academy
4.2 mi
Epiphany School
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 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
Timilty Middle
2.4 mi
Edwards Middle
3.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.9 mi | #312 of 346 | Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.9 mi | #321 of 346 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.9 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 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
Newman School
2.4 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.4 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
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.0 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
Cathedral High School
3.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.2 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
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Property History

Market Insights

3.2%
Price Range
89
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Oct 6, 2025
$2,274,600
Property sold
Days on Market: 89
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 29, 2025
$2,349,000
Original listing
Agent: Frederica Tassis Office: Century 21 North East

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 29, 2025 New Listing Added $2,349,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
88 days
Price per Sq Ft
$491

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $24,262 $2,095,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$24,262
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,095,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Frederica Tassis
Listing Office Century 21 North East
Agent MLS ID CT007621
Office MLS ID AN4341
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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