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71 Townsend St
Boston, MA 02119
Residential Income · Active · MLS #73542876
Listing Courtesy of Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC | Christian Weston
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About this home
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.
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Details at a glance
Interior
- Rooms
- 14
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Hot Water
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Wood, Hardwood
Building
- Style
- 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
- Year built
- 1889
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 7
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Slate
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres
- Water
- Public, Individual Meter
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- R2
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $10,027
- Assessment year
- 2025
Listing history
Price and status timeline
- Exp
$1,099,998 · Oct 6, 2025
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