71 Townsend St

3,132 Sq. Ft.
$351 / Sq. Ft.
3,132
Sq. Ft.
$351
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Clayton Weston • Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC

Property Details for 71 Townsend Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Roxbury
Area
MA-Boston-Roxbury, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 01/16/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 71 Townsend Street

StatusActive
MLS #73440097
Days on Market57
Taxes$10,027 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1889
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC, Clayton Weston
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Building Information for 71 Townsend Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,961 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,197 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,361

Property Taxes

$836

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 71 Townsend Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 3132.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Davd A. Ellis
  • High School: Boston Latin Academy
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, Individual Meter
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:11 P:01780 S:000,3398311
  • Assessments: $865,900
  • Book: 33031
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 3
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 71 Townsend Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73440097

$949,999—
Oct 16, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #128125815

$385,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73440097

$949,999
10/16/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #128125815

$385,000

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

Public Records for 71 Townsend Street

Taxable ValueLand$331,900Additions$534,000Total$865,900
Tax Record2025$10,027 ($836 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,132 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,132 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,961 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1889ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNROXB W:11 P:01780 S:000

Schools near 71 Townsend Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Higginson School
PublicPK to 2

Higginson/Lewis K-8
Public3 to 8

Boston Latin Academy
Public7 to 12

David A. Ellis Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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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71 Townsend Street is a multi-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02119. This property was listed for sale on October 6, 2025 by Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC, it's currently listed at $1,099,999. It has been on the market for a total of 57 days and was last sold on October 16, 2003. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Higginson School, Higginson/Lewis K-8 and Boston Latin Academy. 71 Townsend Street is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 3,132 sqft multi-family home built in 1889.

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