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71 Townsend St

Boston, MA 02119
$1,080,000
5 Beds
2/1 Baths
3,132 Living Area
  • Property Description
    Welcome to this stunning two-family Victorian, a rare opportunity nestled in the highly desirable Historic Townsend Street District of Roxbury. Both spacious units feature abundant natural light, soaring ceilings, generously sized bedrooms, and in-unit laundry hookups. The property also features off-street parking, a garage, and a lush private backyard, creating valuable outdoor space that is increasingly hard to find in the area.The full basement, with its impressive ceiling height and generous footprint, provides significant additional potential. Subject to zoning, permitting, and applicable building requirements, the space may offer an opportunity for an additional dwelling unit (ADU) or other expansion possibilities.Ideally located just minutes from Northeastern University, Boston University Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston Latin Academy, Boston Medical Center, and the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, this property offers convenient access to some of Boston’s most prominent educational, medical, and employment centers.
  • Highlights
    • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
    • Levels: 3
    • Property Class: Residential Income
    • Stories: 3
    • Year Built: 1889
    • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
    • Parking Spots: 7
    • Property Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    • Total Rooms: 14
    • Status: Active
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
    • Construction: Frame
    • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
    • Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
    • Roof: Slate
    • Total Number of Units: 2
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
    • Basement: Walk-Out Access
    • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
    • SqFt Source: Public Record
    • Year Built Details: Certified Historic
    • Zoning: R2
  • Amenities
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
    • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway
    • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Water Source: Public, Individual Meter
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $865,900
    • Taxes: $10,027
    • Tax Year: 2025

Location

71 Townsend St, Boston, MA 02119

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