Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds3,865 sqft$199/sqft
78 Howland St, Boston, MA 02121
Multi FamilyProperty Type
8,100 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built
$199/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.
  • Listed by: Maureen Hunte • The Hunte Group REALTORS®
Listing closed: 05/28/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73355424

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$855,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Boston, MA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Location

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$4,730 per month

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Principal and Interest

$3,916

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 78 Howland Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,769 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 2 Family
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Dorchester
  • Area: MA-Boston-Dorchester, MA-Boston
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,100 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3865.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Other
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Buyer Agent to perform all due-diligence. Seller never occupied. Neither seller or listing agent make any representations as to the accuracy of any information contained herein. Buyer/buyer agent is responsible for all inspections/finals and any cost to cure. AS-IS CONDITION
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1309676
  • Assessments: $843,600
  • Book: 69410
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 3
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 78 Howland Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73355424

$770,500
Apr 16, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73355424

Apr 16, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73355424

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73355424

$770,500
04/16/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73355424

04/16/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73355424

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

Public Records for 78 Howland Street

Taxable ValueLand$298,200Additions$545,400Total$843,600
Tax Record2025$9,769 ($814 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,418 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,418 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,100 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900Year Renovated2005ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNROXB W:12 P:02161 S:000

Schools near 78 Howland Street

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

Boston Latin Academy
Public7 to 12

David A. Ellis Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Higginson School
PublicPK to 2

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Howland Street, Boston, MA 02121
$770,500
6
3,865
8,100
$1
3
4,586
8,372
$50,000
5,288
8,100
$780,000
6,859
$580,500
6,859
8,371
$585,000
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8,731

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