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71 Townsend St, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119
$1,099,998
Est. $6,598/month
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,132
Sq Ft
$351
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1889
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
17
Days on Market
Active Listed Jun 28, 2026 • MLS# 73542876 Copied! • Updated Jul 2, 2026

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jun 29, 2026
$1,099,998
Original listing
Office: Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,027 $865,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,027
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$865,900

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1889
Living Area 3,132 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 14

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Heating Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Walk-out Access
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive, Shared Driveway
Total Spaces 7
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, Individual Meter
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $10,027
Assessed Value $865,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 184 days

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1889
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,132 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
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: Wood, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Walk-Out Access
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1889
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public, Individual Meter
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway
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
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.2 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.3 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.4 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.4 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
0.5 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.5 mi | #674 of 824 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 147 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
309 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C
John F Kennedy School
0.8 mi | #633 of 824 | Score: 39.2
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.8 mi | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6
Dropped 171 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
226 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
0.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
0.9 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.0 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
Epiphany School
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.4 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.9 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
0.8 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.4 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
Meridian Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.8 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
0.9 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
D
English High School
1.2 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.4 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.5 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
Cathedral High School
2.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.4 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.4 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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71 Townsend St, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christian Weston
Listing Office Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC
Office Phone 617-955-5923
Agent MLS ID CN263740
Office MLS ID AN7060
Listing Data Updated Jul 2, 2026 3:06 AM EDT
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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