Presenting vacant and move-in ready, this stunning 2-family Victorian is a rare opportunity nestled in the highly desirable Historic Townsend Street District of Roxbury. Perfectly suited for both owner-occupants and savvy investors, the property blends timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern upgrades.Step inside to discover spacious, light-filled rooms with soaring ceilings throughout both units. Each residence offers generously sized bedrooms, in-unit laundry hookups, and updated gas heating systems. A newer roof, off-street parking, and a lush, private backyard add to the home’s appeal. The full basement features high ceilings and ample space, suitable for an additional dwelling unit and offering added value and flexibility. Located minutes from top institutions such as Northeastern University, BU Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston Latin Academy, BMC, and Longwood Medical and Academic Area.
Property Details
Price:
$1,099,998
MLS #:
73542876
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Multi Family
Subtype:
2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down
Listed Date:
Jun 28, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,132
Total Sq Ft:
3,132
Lot Size:
4,961 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1889
Units:
2
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
3132
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water
Interior Features
Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Levels
3
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Frame
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Open Parking Spaces
5
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Shared Driveway
Parking Spots
7
Parking Total
7
Patio And Porch Features
Porch
Roof
Slate
Stories
3
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$10,027
Map
Community
- Address71 Townsend St Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02119
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 Sep 06, 2026
382
Multi Family Listed
141
Avg DOM
458
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,031,454
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 71 Townsend St Boston MA is a Multi Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02119. It is listed for $1,099,998 To schedule a showing of MLS#73542876 at 71 Townsend St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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71 Townsend St
Boston, MA