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:
$1,999,900
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
- Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Central JP
- Charlestown
- Clam Point
- Doctor’s Row
- Dorchester
- East Boston
- Fairmount Hill
- Forest Hills
- Fort Hill Highland Park
- Frederick Douglas Park South End
- George Wright Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harborview
- Highland
- Holy Name Parish neighborhood
- Hyde Park
- Jeffries Point
- Lower Mills
- Lower Mills and East Milton Square
- Melville Park
- Moss Hill
- Mount Hope
- Nubian Square
- Oak Square
- Oak Square Brighton/Newton Liine
- Orient Heights
- Over The Bridge – Savin Hill
- Peak Hill Neighborhood
- Pondside
- Pondside Jamaica Plain
- Readville
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- Savin Hill OTB
- Savin Hill/JFK
- South Boston
- South Boston’s City Point
- Thompson Square
- Truman Parkway/ Monahan Park
- Ward 20
- Well Respected Hyde Park Neighborhood Area of Boston.
- West Roxbury
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Multi Family in Boston as of Nov 03, 2026
433
Multi Family Listed
127
Avg DOM
484
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,079,394
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 $1,999,900 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

