Rare opportunity to own a distinctive 4-unit mixed-use property in the heart of Jeffries Point, offering three beautifully updated residential units plus a separately accessed commercial space. Rich in original architectural detail, the residential units blend timeless character with modern convenience, featuring soaring ceilings, classic woodwork, hardwood floors, bay windows, built-ins and ornamental fireplaces. Unit 1 offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath; Unit 2 features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths; and Unit 3 offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Each residence features an updated kitchen and bath, in-unit laundry and thoughtfully preserved period details, while the additional full baths in Units 2 and 3 are brand new. The property also features new heating systems, central air conditioning and separately metered utilities, creating added efficiency and convenience for both ownership and management. The commercial unit has its own private entrance, providing additional flexibility and income potential. The seller also has condominium documents prepared for the property, offering a future owner the option to pursue individual condominium conversion if desired.Ideally situated just moments from Piers Park with sweeping Boston Harbor views, ferry service to downtown Boston, the sailing center, playground and waterfront walking paths. Enjoy nearby public tennis courts, the East Boston Greenway, access to Maverick Station, Logan Airport, restaurants, cafés and downtown Boston, with Constitution Beach just a short drive away. An exceptional opportunity for an investor, owner-occupant or developer seeking a well-located property with historic charm, updated interiors, multiple income streams and future condominium potential in one of East Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Property Details
Price:
$2,100,000
MLS #:
73567580
Status:
Active
Beds:
7
Baths:
5.5
Type:
Multi Family
Subtype:
4 Family – 4 Units Up/Down
Neighborhood:
eastbostonsjeffriespoint
Listed Date:
Aug 24, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,693
Total Sq Ft:
3,693
Lot Size:
1,836 sqft / 0.04 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1889
Units:
4
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
3693
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
3
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Interior Features
Bathroom With Tub, Remodeled, Living Room, Kitchen
Levels
4
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path
Construction Materials
Frame
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Level
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
On Street
Patio And Porch Features
Porch
Roof
Rubber
Stories
4
Waterfront Features
Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$6,102
Map
Community
- Address487-489 Sumner Street Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02128
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Multi Family in Boston as of Aug 27, 2026
409
Multi Family Listed
136
Avg DOM
469
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,077,163
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 487-489 Sumner Street Boston MA is a Multi Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02128. It is listed for $2,100,000 To schedule a showing of MLS#73567580 at 487-489 Sumner Street in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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487-489 Sumner Street
Boston, MA

