A prime 3-family investment on a sunny corner lot in the vibrant Dorchester/Roxbury neighborhood. This rare turnkey property features a fully renovated unit with three bedrooms, one bath, a bright living room, and a modern kitchen—ideal for immediate occupancy or high-yield rental income. Recently purchased from long-time owners, it showcases rich woodwork, classic built-ins, and gleaming hardwood flooring that add character throughout. A 2015 roof and updated heating system provide efficiency and peace of mind.The lower level includes a half bath and offers incredible potential to be finished for additional living, office, or recreational space (buyer to perform due diligence). Offering 19 rooms, 9 bedrooms, 3 full baths and half, and 4 fireplaces across three levels, there is significant upside for value-add, expansion, or future condo conversion. An absolute commuter’s dream, conveniently located near downtown Boston, commuter rail, bus lines, and top-tier neighborhood restaurants
For sale
Price cut: $150K (8/27)
$1,299,000
162 Humboldt Ave, Boston, MA 02121
9beds
5,934sqft
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,269,000 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 182 days
- 270
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Justin Brown 617-461-6511,
Three Hills Real Estate Service, LLC 833-434-4557
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73478046
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Pantry, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Family Room, Office/Den
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Stained Glass Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,934
- Total interior livable area: 5,934 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,934
- Finished area below ground: 1,533
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Paved Drive
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Harbor, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 9,419 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: 3325126
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $713,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,885
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Estimated market value
$1,269,000
$1.21M - $1.33M
$3,869/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000-10.4%$219/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,449,000-6.5%$244/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,549,000$261/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $1,549,000-3.1%$261/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $1,599,000-3.1%$269/sqft |
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| 3/14/2026 | Price change | $1,650,000-5.7%$278/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+143.1%$295/sqft |
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| 1/17/2024 | Sold | $720,000-13.3%$121/sqft |
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| 12/16/2023 | Contingent | $830,000$140/sqft |
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| 11/18/2023 | Price change | $830,000-16.2%$140/sqft |
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| 10/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $990,000$167/sqft |
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| 9/16/2023 | Contingent | $990,000$167/sqft |
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| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $990,000+2229.4%$167/sqft |
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| 9/12/2019 | Sold | $42,500$7/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,064 +73.2% | $782,700 +63% |
| 2024 | $5,234 -30.5% | $480,200 -31.5% |
| 2023 | $7,532 +8.6% | $701,300 +10% |
| 2022 | $6,937 +14.9% | $637,600 +12.6% |
| 2021 | $6,040 +21.9% | $566,100 +20.7% |
| 2020 | $4,954 +40.2% | $469,100 +39.9% |
| 2019 | $3,533 +7.6% | $335,200 +7% |
| 2018 | $3,282 +304.8% | $313,200 |
| 2017 | $811 -75% | $313,200 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $3,243 +16.1% | $294,800 +27.8% |
| 2015 | $2,794 | $230,700 |
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Neighborhood: Roxbury
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