918-920 E 4th Street, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$3,500,000
Est. $20,296/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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About this home
A rare offering, the Daniel Simpson House is an 1856 Greek Revival three-family home in a prime City Point location near Pleasure Bay. This expansive detached property offers 7 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, and 6,437 square feet of living space across three units. Unit #1 spans the entire first level and part of the ground level, offering about 2,800 square feet and flexibility for a single-family buyer with two rental units. Updated systems include air conditioning in all units. Additional features include off-street parking for 7+ cars. The property needs minor cosmetic work.Investors/Developers: The house is historic, so you can change the interior layouts, but you can’t demolish it.The owner prefers to sell the building together with the single-family home at 4 Dean Way, which includes a two-car garage, for a total asking price of $4,800,000.
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Price & Status History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Oct 27, 2026
$3,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Jackie Rooney Team
Office: Rooney Real Estate, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $3,500,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,774 | $2,320,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$28,774
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,320,500
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family
Year Built
1856
Living Area
6,337 sq ft
Lot Size
0.19 acres
Stories
6
Bedrooms
7
Full Baths
5
Half Baths
2
Total Rooms
17
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
$3,500/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent
$3,850/mo · Y
Unit 3 Rent
$3,850/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent
$11,200/mo
Gross Income
$134,400
Net Operating Income
$134,400
Cap Rate
3.84%
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Deck - Composite, Patio
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
7
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$28,774
Assessed Value
$2,320,500
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
The House Is Historic.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1856
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
6,337 sq ft
Total Rooms
17
Stories
6
Levels
6
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1856
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stone, Granite
Stories:
6
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Heating Zones:
4
Cooling:
Cooling Zones:
3
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
7
Parking Features:
Off Street
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
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#819 of 825
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 97 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
218 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Academy School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
1.3 mi
|
#347 of 352
|
Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
D
Dever Elementary School
1.5 mi
|
#768 of 825
|
Score: 31.1
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
279 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
F
Clap Elementary School
1.8 mi
|
#811 of 825
|
Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
2.0 mi
|
#154 of 346
|
Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
B
Excel Academy Charter School
2.0 mi
|
#149 of 346
|
Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 students
Moderate
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 05-12
D
Adams Elementary School
2.1 mi
|
#770 of 825
|
Score: 31.0
Dropped 91 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
222 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Everett Elementary School
2.3 mi
|
#733 of 825
|
Score: 33.5
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
283 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.2 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.1 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
1.2 mi
McCormack Middle
1.5 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.5 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.1 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
2.2 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.9 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.1 mi
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
3.2 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.2 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.3 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
3.6 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.8 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
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South Boston
918-920 E 4th Street, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jackie Rooney Team
Listing Office
Rooney Real Estate, LLC
Office Phone
617-269-1000
Agent MLS ID
TM332017
Office MLS ID
BB4464
Listing Data Updated
Oct 27, 2026 11:40 AM EDT
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