71 Townsend St, Roxbury, MA 02119
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FOR SALE

$1,099,998

  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,132 sqft

71 Townsend St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Roxbury
Est. Mortgage $6,251/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1889
$351/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools30 Preschool Schools31 Elementary Schools20 Middle Schools19 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

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.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Christian Weston, (617) 838-6047
Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC, (617) 955-5923
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73542876
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Home Details for 71 Townsend St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 14
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3132 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Range, RefrigeratorLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 3Floors: Wood, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlatePatio / Porch: PorchFencing: Fenced/EnclosedExterior: Rain GuttersFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 5Has a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 7Parking: Paved Drive,Shared Driveway
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3132

Days on Market

Days on Market: 73

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1889
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: W:11 P:01780 S:000, 3398311

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,099,998Price Per Sqft: $351

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Boston

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73542876

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3132 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Public School, SidewalksNot Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4961 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73542876Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3132

Additional Information

Public TransportationPoolTennis Court(s)ParkHouse of WorshipPublic SchoolSidewalks

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Roxbury
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What Locals Say about Roxbury

At least 326 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say parking is easy

  • 50 % Say car is needed

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Khai
    "Public transit is very accessible with two entirely free of charge buses in the neighborhood and a transit hub within a half mile walk"
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  • Ju N.
    "You see lots of people walking dogs but most people as myself are refused rentals in these same neighborhoods because of a few incidents from others who care not to pick cleanup of lease their dogs. Otherwise great place"
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  • Trulia User
    "Roxbury has come a long way. It’s a good place.im happy with the way it looks and the way it fits in my route."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've only lived in boston for a year but from what I've noticed dog owners have very friendly dogs but I haven't seen any dog parks in or around Roxbury "
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  • Trulia User
    "The public transportation is good. The bus station is six short blocks away from my home. There are several bus routes to take you all over the city."
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  • Trulia User
    "it is a family safe zone and plenty schools for kids available in the area ..it is a good neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "friendly neighbors that look out for each other a lot of holiday spirit quiet street well maintained in winter as far as snow removal and shoveling very respectful of each other's property very family oriented everyone looks after each other's property "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are very welcome as long as the owners pick up after them so the dog owners will be happy there is a park nearby"
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  • Rcorreabwh
    "It’s close to hospitals, schools and restaurants, supermarket, laundromat, post office, train station, parks, library."
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  • T02119
    "Certain areas are becoming crowded with all of the new builds. Street parking can be challenging at times. Most neighbors are great but some are not very considerate when it comes to noise levels and parking. "
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  • Daniel B.
    "It is fair, no complaints. I can get train and buses though I have to walk everyday to either train or bus stations."
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  • Djackson3710
    "There’s not a lot of areas that are dog friendly or allows dog in also it’s literally one dogs parks in the neighborhood "
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  • Nicole F.
    "SOWA is great. Sidewalk shopping days at local businesses. But it’s less about events, more about living in the perfect place for a summer evening stroll, glasses clinking at small restaurants, music on the breeze. "
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  • Michael M.
    "old architecture. diverse culture. close to the city center. near highway and public transportation. "
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  • Louis-gregory F. M.
    "The people who care for it. It also has two neighborhood parks that are fairly close. It’s also very accessible to the new library being built and accessibility to public transportation."
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  • Tashima H.
    "I drive myself to work in Revere and it is not bad at all a bad commute from how to work. The MBTA is accessible however, it would take about an hour and forty five minutes to two hours just to get to work. "
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  • Arallansys L.
    "Commute is easy in the Roxbury area. There’s easy access to Dudley station and bussies that can take you to the orange line, green line, red line and silver line "
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  • Sarahabbott824
    "I bike 2 miles down Dudley to Tremont. Not the safest way to go. Lots of buses, street parking, weird intersections... but there is a path on a different road, just takes a bit longer. "
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  • Andreaplara07
    "This is not the greatest area but is not the worst I have lived there 30 years and just moved to Worcester and is not much of a difference "
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  • Matthew R.
    "Fort Hill is a hidden gem. It’s great for families and kids. It’s a really quiet, tight knit community. "
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  • Buiznessmailonly
    "the neighborhood is not too bad. I can walk to resteraunts and I can walk to convenient stores and I can also take the bus and train to places. drivers do be driving crazy around my area and some streets need to be fixed"
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  • Mary N.
    "Dog owners would love the fact that there is a pretty dog park , and dog friendly parks all around. People normally love dogs so 10 times out of 10 you’ll get someone who wants to pet your dog , wether it be a small child or adult."
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  • Matthew R.
    "Highland Park/Fort Hill is an amazing place to raise kids. There a ton of young families in this diverse community. Our kids love the parks. It’s also really quiet for a city neighborhood. "
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  • Yajaira P.
    "Good schools and programs for children. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Everything is close by supermarkets, stores, church, shopping center and much more! "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is easy going there is a bus stop on every corner and it’s easy to get to the train stations"
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  • Patricia R.
    "I have lived here for 10 yrs, I have a community of neighbors who care. when we see something we say something. we make a difference in our community"
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  • AnonymousD
    " Close to everything but not worth it. It’s nice that you are close to a lot of the city and a lot of other surrounding cities but it is way too unfriendly to live here. I hate living here."
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  • Valerie G.
    "That is a great neighborhood and that there are a lot of things around there that you can get to easily and transportation is very good I’m looking to move into soon as possible me and my two kids Sometimes it gets very busy There is plenty of grocery stores around the area"
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  • Yajaira P.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. Quiet neighborhood and public transportation everywhere. "
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  • Chastity R.
    "It has a lot of history around the neighborhood one of the oldest churches in Boston is across the street. Schools are in the area and nice schools. Friendly corner stores and the owners remember faces."
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  • Antonio Crespo
    "They would like the parks but they would like living in apartments because there are no pet friendly apartments "
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  • Shea G.
    "I see people walking their dogs on the regular and dogs always seem loved by the niebors and children in the area."
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  • Loanny M.
    "Well is close to the city any where you go is about 15 to 20 minutes. But beside that nothing else it’s a crazy neighborhood can be very quite but at the same time dangerous "
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  • Todd
    "Parks and history, beautiful homes. Good mix of community, families with children and young professionals, older longtime residents balance it out."
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  • Jaysonnicholson17
    "Very good people here. So much history here in the southend. When you come to the south end there is a whole lot of "
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  • Todd
    "the culture and the history. The character of the buildings and the spirit of the people that live there that make it a community."
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  • Jamie M.
    "It is a minority neighborhood."
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  • Melzina H.
    "Roxbury is unique to me for the food. I feel as though there are many options. Spanish food, Jamician, Chinese food, or Indian. I always have an option."
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  • Kisha H.
    "The diversity makes it unique -- the many faces of Roxbury. And the history within my city make it unique too."
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  • Vanessa M.
    "Roxbury has so many activities! Everyone is eventually brought together, whether it's a block party, or just a regualr cookout!"
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Market trends in Boston

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$837K
$29.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$780
$13MoM
Available listings
2211
300MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.07M
Since last month
Increased$18K (+1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$41K (+4%)
Since last sale
Increased$688K (+178.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +95% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.07M
August 2026$1.05M
July 2026$1.05M
June 2026$1.03M
May 2026$1.06M
April 2026$1.05M
March 2026$1.05M
February 2026$1.05M
January 2026$1.05M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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0.16
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$985,000
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6
3
3,202
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0.28
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$750,000
12/19/25
7
3
3,117
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0.33
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$1,100,000
10/03/25
6
3
3,200
16 Wabon St, Dorchester, MA
0.41
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$835,000
11/21/25
8
3
3,181
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0.37
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$970,000
09/09/25
8
3
3,074
28 Wabon St, Boston, MA
0.36
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$900,000
11/03/25
5
2
1,790
18 Westminster Ave, Roxbury, MA
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$1,080,000
10/15/25
5
3
3,037
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0.53
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$1,030,000
01/12/26
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3,398
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0.51
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
12/05/25
6
2
3,714

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
108 Harold St, Dorchester, MA 02121
0.11
$1,092,800
3
3
4,037
Off Market
133 Harold St #1, Dorchester, MA 02121
0.11
$381,800
2
1
978
Off Market
80 Harold St, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.12
$1,199,000
4
2
3,804
For Sale
157 Crawford St, Boston, MA 02121
0.11
$1,067,500
10
3.5
3,653
Off Market
50-52 Townsend St, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.08
-
16
6
5,958
Off Market
9 Dennison St, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.08
$1,251,200
6
3
3,717
Off Market
55 Hollander St, Dorchester, MA 02121
0.14
$1,281,300
9
3
4,371
Off Market
115 Harrishof St, Boston, MA 02121
0.15
-
8
3
4,418
Off Market
30 Townsend St, Boston, MA 02119
0.10
$911,200
6
2.5
4,611
Off Market
35 Elmore St #2, Roxbury, MA 02119
0.12
$558,300
3
2
1,267
Off Market
45-45-45R Holworthy St, Dorchester, MA 02121
0.16
-
8
3
4,041
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 29, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73542876
Listed For Sale
$1,099,998
Jun 13, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73440097
ListingRemoved
$1,099,998
May 26, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73440097
PriceChange
$1,099,998
Price decreased by 0%
Jan 12, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73440097
Listed For Sale
$1,099,999
Nov 3, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73440097
ListingRemoved
$949,999

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Christian Weston, Benjamin Douglas Realty Group LLC, (617) 955-5923
Agent Phone: (617) 838-6047
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Frequently asked questions about 71 Townsend St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 71 Townsend St?
    Based on a $1,099,998 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 71 Townsend St in Roxbury, MA is approximately $6,503 (about $5,832 principal & interest, $596 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 71 Townsend St compare to homes in Roxbury?
    71 Townsend St in Roxbury, MA is listed at $1,099,998, about 31% above the $837K median sale price in Roxbury.
  • What do residents say about Roxbury?
    Residents describe Roxbury, MA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Roxbury, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 71 Townsend St?
    The closest schools to 71 Townsend St in Roxbury, MA are Albert D Holland School of Technology (Middle/High, rated 2/10), Baldwin Early Learning Center (Pre-K/Elementary), Blackstone Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10).
  • Does 71 Townsend St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 71 Townsend St in Roxbury, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 71 Townsend St have a pool?
    Yes, 71 Townsend St in Roxbury, MA has a pool.
71 Townsend St, Roxbury, MA 02119 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,132 sqft multi-family built in 1889. 71 Townsend St is located in Roxbury, Roxbury. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Jun 29, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73542876.