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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.

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Basic Information

  • Lot Features Gentle Sloping
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Parcel Number W:11 P:01780 S:000,3398311
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $865,900
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$10,027

School Information

  • Elementary SchoolDavd A. Ellis
  • High School Boston Latin Academy

Parking

  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
  • Parking Spaces5

Rooms

  • Bathroom3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,099,998
  • MLS Number73440097
  • Modification Date05/30/2026
  • Property SubTypeMulti Family

Location

  • Address71 Townsend Street
  • Building Number71
  • CountySuffolk
  • NeighborhoodRoxbury
  • StateMA
  • StreetTownsend Street
  • SubdivisionRoxbury
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02119

Building

  • BasementFull, Walk-Out Access
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FoundationStone
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Levels 3
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch
  • Rooms14
  • Stories3
  • Units2
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features Insulated Windows
  • Year Built1889
  • Year Built Details Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.11

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Hardwood
  • Interior Features Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Rain Gutters
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed
  • RoofSlate

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public, Individual Meter

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 3,132
  • Lot Size Square Feet 4,961
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
  • Square Feet3,132

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • House of Worship
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Sidewalks
    • Tennis Court(s)
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Refrigerator
  • Other AmenitiesBasement, Tennis

Legal

  • ZoningR2

Other

  • Date Listed10/06/2025
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count3

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Listed by Clayton Weston of Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC

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