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229 Harrison Ave.

Boston, MA 02111

6 beds
4 baths
2,988 sqft
2,190 sqft lot
$665 per sqft
1870 build
– on site

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A prime property first time on the market in a generation. Rarely available attached brick 2 family located in the vibrant Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center, South End / Ink Block areas. Close to everything: the Financial / Downtown Crossing, Theatre Districts, Boston Common and easy access to public transportation and all major highways ( I-90, Southeast Expressway, Rt 93 ). This well maintained residence has first floor living space with incredible 9 1/2 feet ceiling height, tin ceilings and large eat-in kitchen and full bath. A wide, curved stairway leads to the upper floors. The basement also has great ceiling height with a separate mechanical room and washer / dryer hookup. The walk out basement leads to a huge concrete yard which could have potential for any additions with due diligence from any buyer. Chinatown has been undergoing a Renaissance over the past decade plus with many new developments of condos, apartment buildings and the brand new Josiah Quincy Upper School.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Shu Ngon Chau / Tai Tung Realty, Inc.

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MLS# 73303858 —

The Building

Year Built:

1870
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Construction Materials:

Brick
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Stories Total:

4
# of Units Total:

2
Building Area Total:

2988
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

14
Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

Washer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2988

Location

Directions:

Located just beyond Tufts Medical Center and before the bridge going to the Ink Block
Latitude:

42.347622
Longitude:

-71.062944

The Property

Parcel Number:

3366600
Property Type:

Residential Income
Property Subtype:

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.05
Lot Size SqFt:

2190
Lot Size Acres:

0.05
Zoning:

R2
Frontage Length:

37.00
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

999
Tax Annual Amount:

11339
Tax Assessed Value:

1040300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

110 Volts
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School:

Josiah Quincy
Middle Or Junior School:

Josiah Quincy
High School:

Josiah Qunicy

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Features:

On Street
Open Parking:

true

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/26/24 Dec 26, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,988,000	-4.8%
10/31/24 Oct 31, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$2,088,000
10/17/24 Oct 17, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,088,000

Multifamily Sold on 12/26/2024

$1,988,000

Listing provided by broker:

Shu Ngon Chau

Tai Tung Realty, Inc.

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229 Harrison Ave.

Boston, MA 02111