"The Colonel William Janey House" Hits the Market! This prestigious home was previously owned by only 2 families and has NEVER hit the market before! Finds like this do not come often! Great investment opportunity in a highly desirable Dorchester neighborhood. Short distance to Boston's top ranked Latin Academy School. This massive 2 family home boasts over 5500 sq ft of living space. With large eat in kitchens, formal dining rooms, off street parking, 4 fireplaces, & 12 ft ceilings, this home has so much potential to be any owner's dream home. Don't miss out on this opportunity! The home does need work and updating but with the right vision, a masterpiece will certainly emerge. Open house dates Saturday 7/24 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm & Sunday 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. Offer due Tuesday 7/27 at 11 a.m. but seller reserves the right to accept an offer before due date. Please wear face mask.
Pending
$780,000
151 Townsend St, Boston, MA 02121
8beds
5,542sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,261,200 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 62 days
- 11
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimesha Janey 617-447-9806,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center 617-566-0300
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 72870379
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,542
- Total interior livable area: 5,542 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 7,731 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: W:12 P:03398 S:000,3325237
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $141/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $738,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,879
- Date on market: 9/7/2026
- Total actual rent: 2400
Estimated market value
$1,261,200
$1.10M - $1.45M
$3,260/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Pending sale | $780,000$141/sqft |
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| 3/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/30/2021 | Pending sale | $780,000$141/sqft |
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| 7/30/2021 | Contingent | $780,000$141/sqft |
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| 7/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $780,000$141/sqft |
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| 1/18/2012 | Listing removed | $1,450 |
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| 11/14/2011 | Listed for rent | $1,450 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,461 -6.6% | $817,000 -12.1% |
| 2024 | $10,134 +8.6% | $929,700 +7% |
| 2023 | $9,334 +8.6% | $869,100 +10% |
| 2022 | $8,596 +9.1% | $790,100 +7% |
| 2021 | $7,879 +20.9% | $738,400 +19.6% |
| 2020 | $6,518 +7.2% | $617,200 +7% |
| 2019 | $6,079 +8.6% | $576,800 +8% |
| 2018 | $5,598 +626.6% | $534,200 +4% |
| 2017 | $770 -84.7% | $513,600 +12% |
| 2016 | $5,044 +20.1% | $458,500 +32.2% |
| 2015 | $4,200 | $346,800 |
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