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78 Howland St

Boston, MA 02121

6 beds
2 baths
3,865 sqft
8,100 sqft lot
$181 per sqft
1900 build
– on site

Bring this multi-story gem back to life! This spacious two-unit property offers incredible potential with solid bones and a flexible layout. Whether you’re looking to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, or searching for a blank canvas to restore and modernize - well this is your opportunity. Located in a convenient residential neighborhood with easy access to major roadways, this home features generously sized rooms, great storage, and original charm throughout. Property will not qualify for conventional financing. Cash or rehab loan ONLY. A true GEM for the right owner ready to take on a full renovation project and restore this home and make an impact.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Maureen Hunte / The Hunte Group REALTORS®

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 5, 2025 •

MLS# 73355424 —

The Building

Year Built:

1900
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Foundation Details:

Stone
Levels:

3
Stories Total:

3
Stories:

3
# of Units Total:

2
Building Area Total:

3865
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

13
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3865
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

GPS
Latitude:

42.313423
Longitude:

-71.087614

The Property

Parcel Number:

1309676
Property Type:

Residential Income
Property Subtype:

Multi Family
Lot Features:

Other
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.19
Lot Size SqFt:

8100
Lot Size Acres:

0.19
Zoning:

R2
Waterview:

No
Exclusions:

Buyer Agent Is Responsible For Confirming All Information
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

69410
Tax Annual Amount:

9769
Tax Assessed Value:

843600

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Special Listing Conditions:

Real Estate Owned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

3

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My Commute

From

Walk Score®

Provided by WalkScore® Inc.

Bike Score®

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Transit Score®

Provided by WalkScore® Inc.

Soundscore™

Provided by HowLoud

Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/5/25 Apr 5, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$700,000	115.4% (4.5% / YR)
4/27/23 Apr 27, 2023	Listed / Active	MLSPIN
10/27/99 Oct 27, 1999		MLSPIN	$325,000

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This multifamily located in Roxbury, Boston, MA 02121 is currently for sale for $700,000. 78 Howland St is a 3,865 square foot multifamily with 6 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 1 days. 78 Howland St is in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston and has a WalkScore® of 69, making it somewhat walkable.

Listing Courtesy of: MLSPIN and The Hunte Group REALTORS®.

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