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    • Price cut: $50K (5/22)
    $1,549,000

    162 Humboldt Ave, Boston, MA 02121

    9beds
    5,934sqft
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    3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $1,492,800 Zestimate®
    $261/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Updated heating systemFully renovated unitClassic built-insModern kitchenSunny corner lotThree bedroomsOne bath
    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
    147 days
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Justin Brown 617-461-6511,

    Three Hills Real Estate Service, LLC 833-434-4557

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73478046

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      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: $261/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $713,800
      • Annual tax amount: $8,885
      • Date on market: 2/18/2026
      • Total actual rent: 0

        Estimated market value

        $1,492,800

        $1.42M - $1.57M

        $3,805/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/22/2026Price change$1,549,000-3.1%$261/sqft
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        4/1/2026Price change$1,599,000-3.1%$269/sqft
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        3/14/2026Price change$1,650,000-5.7%$278/sqft
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        2/18/2026Listed for sale$1,750,000+143.1%$295/sqft
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        1/17/2024Sold$720,000-13.3%$121/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73145653 Report a problem
        12/16/2023Contingent$830,000$140/sqft
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        11/18/2023Price change$830,000-16.2%$140/sqft
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        10/23/2023Listed for sale$990,000$167/sqft
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        9/16/2023Contingent$990,000$167/sqft
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        8/8/2023Listed for sale$990,000+2229.4%$167/sqft
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        9/12/2019Sold$42,500$7/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Roxbury

        Getting around

        75 / 100
        Very Walkable
        73 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        64 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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