A prime property first time on the market in a generation. Rarely available attached brick 2 family located in the vibrant Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center, South End / Ink Block areas. Close to everything: the Financial / Downtown Crossing, Theatre Districts, Boston Common and easy access to public transportation and all major highways ( I-90, Southeast Expressway, Rt 93 ). This well maintained residence has first floor living space with incredible 9 1/2 feet ceiling height, tin ceilings and large eat-in kitchen and full bath. A wide, curved stairway leads to the upper floors. The basement also has great ceiling height with a separate mechanical room and washer / dryer hookup. The walk out basement leads to a huge concrete yard which could have potential for any additions with due diligence from any buyer. Chinatown has been undergoing a Renaissance over the past decade plus with many new developments of condos, apartment buildings and the brand new Josiah Quincy Upper School.
Sold for $1,988,000
$1,988,000
229 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111
6beds
2,988sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1870
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$-- Zestimate®
$665/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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Separate mechanical roomTin ceilingsWide curved stairwayGreat ceiling heightLarge eat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Shu Ngon Chau 617-308-3882,
Tai Tung Realty, Inc. 617-308-3882,
Henry Leong 617-780-2209
Bought with:
Shu Ngon Chau
Tai Tung Realty, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73303858
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Varies
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,988
- Total interior livable area: 2,988 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Frontage length: 37.00
Lot
- Size: 2,190 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3366600
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Block, Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered, Varies per Unit
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $665/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,040,300
- Annual tax amount: $11,339
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
- Total actual rent: 9999
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2024 | Sold | $1,988,000-4.8%$665/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73303858 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,088,000$699/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73303858 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,093 +6.6% | $1,044,300 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $11,339 +1.5% | $1,040,300 |
| 2023 | $11,173 +3.7% | $1,040,300 +5% |
| 2022 | $10,774 +7.1% | $990,300 +5% |
| 2021 | $10,063 +10.4% | $943,100 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $9,113 +7.2% | $863,000 +7% |
| 2019 | $8,501 +7.6% | $806,500 +7% |
| 2018 | $7,902 +594.3% | $754,000 +5% |
| 2017 | $1,138 -84.4% | $718,100 +8% |
| 2016 | $7,314 +32% | $664,900 +45.3% |
| 2015 | $5,542 +1.1% | $457,615 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $5,480 -1.4% | $435,575 +3% |
| 2013 | $5,557 +8% | $422,940 +7.2% |
| 2012 | $5,147 +2% | $394,700 |
| 2011 | $5,048 +6.6% | $394,700 -1% |
| 2010 | $4,737 +9.7% | $398,700 -1.8% |
| 2009 | $4,318 -3.1% | $406,200 |
| 2008 | $4,456 +1.7% | $406,200 +1.9% |
| 2007 | $4,381 +11.2% | $398,600 +12.5% |
| 2006 | $3,939 +12.9% | $354,200 +8.9% |
| 2005 | $3,490 +5.7% | $325,300 |
| 2004 | $3,302 +24.2% | $325,300 +38.1% |
| 2003 | $2,659 +13.7% | $235,520 +10.8% |
| 2002 | $2,339 -1.9% | $212,480 +17.1% |
| 2000 | $2,385 | $181,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Chinatown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Josiah Quincy
- Middle: Josiah Quincy
- High: Josiah Qunicy
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
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- Chinatown
- 229 Harrison Ave
