This highly desirable South Boston three-family property is now available for sale. This fully rented building, which features coin-operated laundry in the basement, generates $9,200 a month in rental income. Units 1 and 2 each offer four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bath, while Unit 3 boasts five rooms, with three bedrooms and one bath. Tenants cover all their own utilities, and the building is designed to operate as cost-effectively as possible to maximize an investor's annual return. Don't miss out on your chance to acquire this rarely available property type in one of Boston's largest real estate markets.
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
218 W 8th St, South Boston, MA 02127
7beds
2,331sqft
3 Family
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$1,602,300 Zestimate®
$515/sqft
$5,662 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,602,300
$1.38M - $1.87M
$5,662/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Benjamin Virga 617-990-6653,
Bridgestone Properties, LLC 617-268-2743,
Sheila Traphagen 857-342-0644
Bought with:
Sheila Traphagen
Bridgestone Properties, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73377400
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,331
- Total interior livable area: 2,331 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,331
Property
Lot
- Size: 953 sqft
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 1408871
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: South Boston
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 9200
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000-11.1%$515/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Contingent | $1,350,000$579/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Price change | $1,350,000-9.7%$579/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+550%$641/sqft |
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| 5/1/2020 | Listing removed | $2,450$1/sqft |
Source: Posted by: Register Signs Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,450+8.9%$1/sqft |
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| 8/2/2019 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 6/22/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 7/25/2018 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
Source: Marc Roos Realty Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2018 | Price change | $2,250-21.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,850+5.6%$1/sqft |
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| 4/19/2017 | Listing removed | $2,700$1/sqft |
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| 3/31/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,700$1/sqft |
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| 6/24/1999 | Sold | $230,000$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,258 +17.5% | $1,231,300 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $12,134 +5.5% | $1,113,200 +4% |
| 2023 | $11,496 +10.5% | $1,070,400 +12% |
| 2022 | $10,399 +7.1% | $955,800 +5% |
| 2021 | $9,712 +3.2% | $910,200 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $9,412 +10.2% | $891,300 +10% |
| 2019 | $8,542 +7.7% | $810,400 +7% |
| 2018 | $7,934 +360.3% | $757,100 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,724 -75% | $720,800 +15% |
| 2016 | $6,895 +14.5% | $626,800 +26.1% |
| 2015 | $6,021 +17.7% | $497,200 +27.7% |
| 2013 | $5,117 +11.2% | $389,400 +10.3% |
| 2012 | $4,603 +1.9% | $353,000 |
| 2011 | $4,515 +6.6% | $353,000 -1% |
| 2010 | $4,236 -18.9% | $356,600 -27.4% |
| 2009 | $5,223 -9.7% | $491,300 -6.8% |
| 2008 | $5,781 -1.2% | $527,000 -1% |
| 2007 | $5,851 | $532,400 |
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Neighborhood: South Boston
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10James F. Condon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Excel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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