5 Alcott St

Boston, MA 02134

$1,449,900
Price
7
Beds
2,743 Sq. Ft.
$529 / Sq. Ft.
2,743
Sq. Ft.
$529
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Exceptional opportunity in Prime Lower Allston! This two-family residence offers a premier location just steps from Boston Landing, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Science & Engineering Center. The upper unit is a spacious, freshly painted 4BR/2BA duplex—renovated and vacant, ready for immediate occupancy. The first-floor 3BR/1BA unit is currently income-producing at $2,950/month. Other noteworthy features two newer boilers and laundry in the basement, with separate utilities paid by tenants...Exceptional opportunity in Prime Lower Allston! This two-family residence offers a premier location just steps from Boston Landing, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Science & Engineering Center. The upper unit is a spacious, freshly painted 4BR/2BA duplex—renovated and vacant, ready for immediate occupancy. The first-floor 3BR/1BA unit is currently income-producing at $2,950/month. Other noteworthy features two newer boilers and laundry in the basement, with separate utilities paid by tenants (heat, hot water, and electricity). Outside, enjoy a rare private driveway and a level backyard perfect for urban entertaining. Whether you are an investor seeking a turn-key asset in a high-demand market or an owner-occupant looking for a premier Boston address with a significant mortgage helper, this property delivers. Don't miss out on this established gem in one of Boston’s most dynamic and convenient neighborhoods. First showing at open house Sunday from 12:30-2PM
  1. Listed by Kevin Cleary • RE/MAX Select Realty

Property Details for 5 Alcott Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Allston
Area
MA-Boston-Allston, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 03/31/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 5 Alcott Street

StatusActive
MLS #73485836
Days on Market46
Taxes$14,576 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1905
CountySuffolk County
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Building Information for 5 Alcott Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,373 SF

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$7,301

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Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 2743.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:22 P:01379 S:000,1208143
  • Assessments: $1,258,700
  • Book: 71379
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Levels: 3
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $35,400.00
  • NOI: $35,400.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $2,950.00

Property History for 5 Alcott Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73485836

$1,449,900—
Mar 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73485836

$1,475,000—
Jun 28, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100176957

$358,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73485836

$1,449,900
03/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73485836

$1,475,000
06/28/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100176957

$358,500

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Public Records for 5 Alcott Street

Taxable ValueLand$493,800Additions$764,900Total$1,258,700
Tax Record2025$14,576 ($1,215 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,743 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,743 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,373 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1905Year Renovated2001ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNALLS W:22 P:01379 S:000

Schools near 5 Alcott Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gardner Pilot Academy
Public - PK to 8
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
Public - PK to 12
Another Course To College
Public - 9 to 12
Brighton High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gardner Pilot Academy
PublicPK to 8

Horace Mann School For The Deaf
PublicPK to 12

Another Course To College
Public9 to 12

Brighton High School
Public7 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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More information about 5 Alcott Street, Boston, MA 02134

5 Alcott Street is a multi-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02134. This property was listed for sale on March 12, 2026 by RE/MAX Select Realty, it's currently listed at $1,449,900. It has been on the market for a total of 46 days and was last sold on June 28, 2001. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Gardner Pilot Academy, Horace Mann School For The Deaf and Another Course To College. 5 Alcott Street is a 7-bed, 3-bath, 2,743 sqft multi-family home built in 1905.

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Select Realty, Kevin Cleary

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