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106 Days on Jacob RealtyPrice Reduced $19,998
16
$1,080,000
Total Beds: 5 Total Baths: 3
Total Units: 2 SQFT: 3132
LOT size: 0.11 Acres
71 Townsend St
Boston, MA 02119
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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.

Property Details

Building Information

  • Total Units: 2
  • Total Floors: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Amenities: House of Worship, Park, Public School, Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court
  • Basement Features: Walk Out
  • Common Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Common Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower
  • Common Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
  • Common Heating: Active Solar, Electric Baseboard, Extra Flue, Gas, Heat Pump, Hot Water Radiators

Financial

  • APOD Available: No

Utilities

  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Gas Dryer, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water, Individual Meter, On-Site, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit 1 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Unit 2 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 2
  • Levels: 2

Construction

  • Year Built: 1889
  • Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73542876
  • Last Updated: 10/05/26

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Seller's Representative: Christian Weston, Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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