Attached single-family in hip Lower Allston with no shared expenses, HOA, or condo fees! Discover the charm, character, and versatility of this sun-filled Victorian-era home. Situated on a corner lot with exposure on three sides, this home is filled with natural light from gorgeous oversized windows. High ceilings, beautiful wood floors, and period details add warmth and character throughout. Offering five bedrooms, two full baths, and three levels of flexible living space, there’s room to make it your own or explore its investment potential. An enclosed front porch welcomes you into an inviting foyer and comfortable living room. The spacious, updated eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a glass subway tile backsplash, stylish cabinetry, and a convenient office nook, with plenty of room to gather. A driveway entrance leads to a practical mudroom with first-floor laundry. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms, ample closet space, and a full bath with a tub. The third floor is an unexpected bonus, a cozy nest overlooking the treetops! With two additional rooms, a kitchenette complete with a sink, midsize refrigerator, and apartment-size dishwasher, plus a second full bathroom, this level offers incredible flexibility. Perfect for a guest retreat, au pair suite, private home office, or perhaps an opportunity to generate a little extra income through Airbnb! The possibilities are endless! The private, fenced yard offers a true oasis in the city, with mature plantings and thoughtfully selected flowers and greenery providing color throughout the seasons. Major improvements include new siding, composite decks, and a hot water heater, along with a newer gas heating system. Two-three off-street parking spaces and a top-of-the-line EV charger complete the package. Just minutes to Harvard Business School and Harvard Square in Cambridge, with convenient access to downtown Boston, Boston Landing commuter rail, neighborhood restaurants and shops, the Mass Pike, and Storrow Drive.Natural light, soaring ceilings, beautiful architectural details, flexible living space, outdoor charm, and parking! This home is ready for its next chapter. Come see the possibilities for yourself!
Property Details
Price:
$975,000
MLS #:
73596538
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
2
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
allston
Listed Date:
Oct 29, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,067
Total Sq Ft:
2,067
Lot Size:
3,692 sqft / 0.08 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
Elementary School:
Bps
Middle School:
Bps
High School:
Bps
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2067
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Kitchen, Mud Room, Entry Hall
Laundry Features
First Floor
Exterior
Common Walls
End Unit, Corner
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Open Parking Spaces
2
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Stories
3
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$11,629
Map
Community
- Address85 Franklin St # 0 Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02134
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
Property Summary
- 85 Franklin St # 0 Boston MA is a Condo for sale in Boston, MA, 02134. It is listed for $975,000 and features 5 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,067 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $472. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Boston is $987. The average listing price for Condo in Boston is $1,371,339. To schedule a showing of MLS#73596538 at 85 Franklin St # 0 in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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85 Franklin St # 0
Boston, MA

