An excellent opportunity for investors and owner-occupants in East Boston’s desirable Eagle Hill neighborhood, with approximately $65,000 in potential gross annual rental income. The property can be delivered vacant, offering flexibility for immediate occupancy, tenant placement, or repositioning. This bright, updated two-family home features open-concept living areas, tall ceilings, and well-proportioned layouts. Each unit offers two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Additional amenities include a sunroom suitable for a home office or flex space, as well as a generously sized deck overlooking the spacious backyard—an inviting setting for gardening, entertaining, or outdoor relaxation. The partially finished basement provides a full bathroom, dedicated laundry area, and ample storage, along with potential for expanded use, subject to buyer due diligence and all required municipal approvals. Plenty of street parking is available throughout the surrounding area. Ideally situated near neighborhood restaurants, parks, schools, Day Square, Central Square, Liberty Plaza, Shaw’s, Market Basket, and additional shopping destinations. Constitution Beach and Revere Beach are also within convenient reach. Commuters will appreciate access to the Airport Blue Line station, Logan International Airport, Route 1A, and I-90, providing convenient connections to Downtown Boston and surrounding communities. Occupy one unit while generating rental income from the other, establish market-rate leases for both units, or add a versatile East Boston multifamily property to your investment portfolio.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (10/7)
$835,000
248 Princeton St, East Boston, MA 02128
4beds
1,966sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$812,200 Zestimate®
$425/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dedicated laundry areaPartially finished basementBright updated two-family homeTall ceilingsAmple storageWell-proportioned layouts
- 42 days
- 827
- 73
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maria Babakhanova 617-360-1601,
Redfin Corp. 617-340-7803
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73574910
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Storage, Open Floorplan, Office/Den, Sunroom, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,966
- Total interior livable area: 1,966 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,966
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,500 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: W:01 P:00032 S:000,1327071
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: East Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $425/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $790,600
- Annual tax amount: $9,155
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Total actual rent: 5200
Estimated market value
$812,200
$772,000 - $853,000
$3,428/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Price change | $835,000-1.8%$425/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000+13.3%$432/sqft |
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| 7/20/2020 | Sold | $750,000+0%$381/sqft |
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| 6/15/2020 | Pending sale | $749,995$381/sqft |
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| 5/22/2020 | Price change | $749,995-1.3%$381/sqft |
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| 5/1/2020 | Price change | $759,995-4.9%$387/sqft |
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| 3/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $799,000+77.6%$406/sqft |
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| 7/30/2015 | Sold | $450,000+0.2%$229/sqft |
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| 6/16/2015 | Pending sale | $449,000$228/sqft |
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| 6/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $449,000+54.8%$228/sqft |
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| 4/16/2015 | Sold | $290,000-3%$148/sqft |
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| 2/23/2015 | Pending sale | $299,000$152/sqft |
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| 2/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $299,000+121.5%$152/sqft |
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| 6/16/1999 | Sold | $135,000$69/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,155 +12.6% | $790,600 +6% |
| 2024 | $8,132 +3.5% | $746,100 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,857 +5.6% | $731,600 +7% |
| 2022 | $7,438 +6.1% | $683,600 +4% |
| 2021 | $7,013 +15.1% | $657,300 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $6,093 +10.1% | $577,000 +9.9% |
| 2019 | $5,532 +12.6% | $524,900 +12% |
| 2018 | $4,912 +754.7% | $468,700 +12% |
| 2017 | $575 -86.5% | $418,400 +8% |
| 2016 | $4,260 +9% | $387,300 +20.1% |
| 2015 | $3,907 +17.7% | $322,600 +27.7% |
| 2013 | $3,319 -1.9% | $252,600 -2.6% |
| 2012 | $3,383 +2% | $259,400 |
| 2011 | $3,318 +1.2% | $259,400 -6% |
| 2010 | $3,279 +10% | $276,000 -1.6% |
| 2009 | $2,981 -28.3% | $280,400 -26% |
| 2008 | $4,158 -3.9% | $379,000 -3.8% |
| 2007 | $4,328 | $393,800 |
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Neighborhood: East Boston
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: East Boston High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





