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71 Townsend St, Boston MA 02119

Boston, MA 02119

$1.08M
6 BD · 3 BA · 3,132 sf · 0.11 ac · Built 1889
The residence

Welcome to this stunning two-family Victorian, a rare opportunity nestled in the highly desirable Historic Townsend Street District of Roxbury. Both spacious units feature abundant natural light, soaring ceilings, generously sized bedrooms, and in-unit laundry hookups. The property also features off-street parking, a garage, and a lush private backyard, creating valuable outdoor space that is increasingly hard to find in the area.The full basement, with its impressive ceiling height and generous footprint, provides significant additional potential. Subject to zoning, permitting, and applicable building requirements, the space may offer an opportunity for an additional dwelling unit (ADU) or other expansion possibilities.Ideally located just minutes from Northeastern University, Boston University Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston Latin Academy, Boston Medical Center, and the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, this property offers convenient access to some of Boston’s most prominent educational, medical, and employment centers.

At a glance
Property type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Status
Active
Year built
1889
Lot size
0.11 acres
Living area
3,132 sf
MLS#
40254ed06c330b06f12605461f0c7731
Beds · Baths
6 · 3
Location

Boston, MA.

Boston keeps its history in plain sight — brick, granite and gaslight along streets laid down long before the grid. Life here runs on short distances: the harbour, the Common, the theatre district and the river all within a walk of one another.

Estimated Monthly Payment+
$5K/mo
Approximate · principal & interest only
Display Currency
$1.08M

Indicative conversion — settlement always in USD.

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Listings updated Oct 14, 2026

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