251 Cambridge, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134 • Allston

$1,780,000

$1,680,000

Est. $9,992/month

10

Beds

3

Baths

3,780

Sq Ft

$444

Price/Sq Ft

0.05

Acres

1905

Year Built

3 Family

Type

75

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$100,000 Listed Apr 29, 2026 • MLS# 73509786 Copied! • Updated Jul 13, 2026

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About this home

BRICK 3-FAM FOR SALE - Exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Allston! 251 Cambridge St is a well-positioned three-unit property with tremendous upside potential close to Harvard University and Boston University's campuses. Ideally located near public transportation, highway access via I-90, local dining, and retail, the property benefits from consistent rental demand and high tenant appeal. Unit 3 is recently renovated and units 1 & 2 are TAW's, giving the buyer the ability to upgrade and add value upon purchase. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or seeking a prime Boston-area income property, this offering delivers both stability and growth potential.

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Property History

Market Insights

2

Price Changes

5.6%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Jul 13, 2026

$1,680,000 $90,000 (-5.08%)

From $1,770,000 to $1,680,000 (-5.1%)

↓

Price Reduced

Jun 3, 2026

$1,770,000 $10,000 (-0.56%)

From $1,780,000 to $1,770,000 (-0.6%)

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 29, 2026

$1,780,000

Original listing

Agent: Sean Rose Office: City Realty Group

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/13/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$1,680,000	$90,000	-	From $1,770,000 to $1,680,000 (-5.1%)
06/03/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$1,770,000	$10,000	-	From $1,780,000 to $1,770,000 (-0.6%)
04/29/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,780,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$15,564	$1,331,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$15,564

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$1,331,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 3 Family

Year Built 1905

Living Area 3,780 sq ft

Lot Size 0.05 acres

Bedrooms 10

Full Baths 3

Total Rooms 19

Investment Metrics

Units 3

Unit 1 Rent $3,200/mo · Y

Unit 2 Rent $2,600/mo · Y

Unit 3 Rent $4,475/mo · Y

Total Monthly Rent $10,275/mo

Gross Income $123,300

Net Operating Income $89,571

Operating Expenses $33,729

Cap Rate 5.33%

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement Partially Finished

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $15,564

Assessed Value $1,331,800

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 75 days

Property Overview

Property Type

3 Family

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1905

Bedrooms

10

Full Bathrooms

3

Living Area

3,780 sq ft

Total Rooms

19

Stories

3

Levels

3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

View: Yes

View Type: City View(s)

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access

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

Gardner Pilot Academy

0.4 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

0.5 mi

Grades PK-12

C-

Match Charter Public School

0.5 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

Kennedy Hope Academy

0.9 mi

Grades 01-12

Kennedy Day School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-12

St. Columbkille Partnership School

1.3 mi

Grades PK-08

B

Winship Elementary School

1.6 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

The Winsor School

1.6 mi

Grades 05-12

Kids Are People School

1.7 mi

Grades PK-12

D

Lyon Elementary School

1.8 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

2.8 mi

Grades 05-08

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

3.3 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

4.1 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

4.2 mi

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

4.3 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

4.3 mi

Epiphany School

5.5 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

6.8 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

Timilty Middle

2.7 mi

Edwards Middle

3.4 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

C-

Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School

1.1 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

1.1 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

1.3 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

1.9 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

2.7 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

Cathedral High School

3.2 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

3.2 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

Meridian Academy

3.3 mi

Grades 06-09

C

Quincy Upper School

3.3 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

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Allston

251 Cambridge, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sean Rose

Listing Office City Realty Group

Office Phone 617-751-5119

Agent MLS ID CN247068

Office MLS ID NB1840

Listing Data Updated Jul 13, 2026 3:58 PM EDT

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