11 Hereford St

5,520 Sq. Ft.
$1,051 / Sq. Ft.
5,520
Sq. Ft.
$1,051
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Incredible Back Bay cash flow opportunity! Established Hereford Street 5-story, 9-unit lodging house licensed to be operated for short or extended stay apartments. Scarcity dictates value. Back Bay no longer issues new lodging licenses and Boston has severely curtailed short term rentals, creating a further boon for this singular property. This elegant building on the coveted sunny corner of Hereford totals four 1-bedroom suites and five studios offering classic Boston streetscape views. The interior...Incredible Back Bay cash flow opportunity! Established Hereford Street 5-story, 9-unit lodging house licensed to be operated for short or extended stay apartments. Scarcity dictates value. Back Bay no longer issues new lodging licenses and Boston has severely curtailed short term rentals, creating a further boon for this singular property. This elegant building on the coveted sunny corner of Hereford totals four 1-bedroom suites and five studios offering classic Boston streetscape views. The interior grandeur is intact featuring dramatic bay windows in double parlors, modern baths and updated kitchens. A private rear garden and spiral stair for roof access with amazing views and deck potential. Plans are available for parking in rear. Serviced apartments are the new black for savvy investors. Professional operator hosts are starved for legal short-term properties and you’ll round out your portfolio capturing the amazing cash flow generated by these properties. Take it to the bank!
  1. Listed by Roberta Orlandino • Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay

Property Details for 11 Hereford Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 08/06/2022 07:43 AM

Property Details for 11 Hereford Street

StatusSold
MLS #72851445
Days on Market30
Taxes$18,394 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 5-9 Family
Year Built1879
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Roberta Orlandino

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Jonathan Radford

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Building Information for 11 Hereford Street

Stories5Residences9Year Built1879Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,775 SF

Payment Calculator

$29,801 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$28,268

Property Taxes

$1,533

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 11 Hereford Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 5520.0
  • Total Units: 9
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 9.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 9
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 9.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 9
  • FireplaceFeatures: Wood Burning
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: New boiler in 2020- building has sprinkler system. Central A/C in all units except 2 lower studio units..
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3349297
  • Assessments: $1,707,900
  • Book: 9999
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 9
  • Total Living Levels: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
Income / Expenses
  • Annual Expenses Source: Tax Return
  • GOI: $309,803.00
  • GRE: $60,000
  • Operating Expense: $60,000.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 1
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 11 Hereford Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73446238

—
Mar 4, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73446238

—
Jan 20, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73446238

$5,600,000—
Oct 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73446238

$5,900,000—
Sep 1, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72851445

$5,800,000—
Jul 19, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72851445

—
Jun 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72851445

$5,900,000—
May 15, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #238439368

$1,875,000

+24.4% / yr

Sep 30, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153683592

$850,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73446238

—
03/04/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73446238

—
01/20/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73446238

$5,600,000
10/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73446238

$5,900,000
09/01/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72851445

$5,800,000
07/19/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72851445

—
06/16/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72851445

$5,900,000
05/15/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #238439368

$1,875,000

+24.4% / yr

09/30/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153683592

$850,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 11 Hereford Street

Taxable ValueLand$588,800Additions$1,108,900Total$1,697,700
Tax Record2025$19,659 ($1,638 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,416 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,416 SqFtStories4Lot Size1,775 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1900Year Renovated2018ZoningACountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03668 S:000

Schools near 11 Hereford Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public1 to 12

Carter School
Public8 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Roberta Orlandino

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