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
Price:
$1,080,000
MLS #:
73542876
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
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
- Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Central JP
- Charlestown
- Clam Point
- Doctor’s Row
- Dorchester
- East Boston
- Fairmount Hill
- Fairmount Hill
- Forest Hills
- George Wright Golf Course Neighborhood
- Highland
- Holy Name Parish neighborhood
- Hyde Park
- Jeffries Point
- Ledgewood Road
- Lower Allston
- Lower Mills
- Lower Mills and East Milton Square
- Melville Park
- Moss Hill
- Nubian Square
- Oak Square
- Oak Square Brighton/Newton Liine
- Orient Heights
- Over The Bridge – Savin Hill
- Peak Hill Neighborhood
- Peter’s Hill
- Pondside
- Pondside Jamaica Plain
- Readville
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- Savin Hill OTB
- Savin Hill/JFK
- South Boston
- 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 10, 2026
427
Multi Family Listed
129
Avg DOM
484
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,105,168
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 71 Townsend St Boston MA is a Multi Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02119. It is listed for $1,080,000 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