Pending

$1,249,000

3985 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131

9beds

3,234sqft

$8,188/mo

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3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Built in 1905

-- sqft lot

$1,194,600 Zestimate^®

$386/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newer rubber roofOversized private backyardHardwood floorsLarge sun-facing lotOutdoor space to relaxOff-street parkingHigh-ceiling basement

RARE FIND! Large, well-cared-for 3-family near the Arnold Arboretum with owner-occupant, house-hack, investor, or buy-and-hold flexibility. One apartment is expected to be available for occupancy or re-leasing, creating immediate optionality. Set on a large, sun-facing lot with an oversized private backyard, off-street parking, and outdoor space to relax. Professionally managed and cared for by the same family for many years, with strong rental history and consistent resident appeal. Units offer similar floor plans, large rooms, hardwood floors, separate heat/electric, a newer rubber roof, and a high-ceiling basement. Convenient to Forest Hills, Roslindale Village, the Arnold Arboretum, Longwood, universities, Downtown Boston, and transit. Rent roll, expense summary, utility responsibility, and systems information available upon request.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Heating

Hot Water

Appliances

Included: Washer, Dryer

Features

Laundry Room
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,234
Total interior livable area: 3,234 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,234

Property

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced

Lot

Size: 3,400 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:19 P:02917 S:000,1390771
Zoning: R3

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

Year built: 1905

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Roslindale

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $386/sqft
Tax assessed value: $926,900
Annual tax amount: $10,734
Date on market: 5/15/2026
Exclusions: All Tenant-Owned Personal Property And Appliances Excluded.
Total actual rent: 9000

Estimated market value

$1,194,600

$1.13M - $1.25M

$3,270/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/18/2026	Pending sale	$1,249,000$386/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73511267 Report a problem
6/22/2026	Price change	$1,249,000-3.6%$386/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73511267 Report a problem
5/4/2026	Price change	$1,295,000-7.2%$400/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73511267 Report a problem
5/1/2026	Listed for sale	$1,395,000+1062.5%$431/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73511267 Report a problem
6/24/2025	Listing removed	$3,100$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
6/23/2025	Listed for rent	$3,100-3.1%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
6/2/2025	Listing removed	$3,200$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
6/1/2025	Listed for rent	$3,200+29.3%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
1/3/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem
11/5/2020	Listed for rent	$2,475$1/sqft
Source: Key Realty Group Report a problem
9/14/2020	Listing removed	$2,475$1/sqft
Source: Bridgestone Properties Report a problem
8/13/2020	Listed for rent	$2,475$1/sqft
Source: Bridgestone Properties Report a problem
5/16/1997	Sold	$120,000-50%$37/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/28/1989	Sold	$240,000$74/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,734 +22%	$926,900 +14.8%
2024	$8,798 +6.5%	$807,200 +5%
2023	$8,258 +3.7%	$768,900 +5.1%
2022	$7,963 +5%	$731,900 +3%
2021	$7,582 +11.8%	$710,600 +10.7%
2020	$6,782 +10.2%	$642,200 +10%
2019	$6,152 +7.6%	$583,700 +7%
2018	$5,718 +320.4%	$545,600 +5%
2017	$1,360 -75%	$519,400 +5%
2016	$5,441 -4.4%	$494,600 +5.3%
2015	$5,689 +11.1%	$469,800 +15.4%
2014	$5,121 -4.3%	$407,100
2013	$5,349 +12.1%	$407,100 +11.2%
2012	$4,773 +2%	$366,000
2011	$4,681 +6.6%	$366,000 -1%
2010	$4,392 +10%	$369,700 -1.6%
2009	$3,994 -18.6%	$375,700 -16%
2008	$4,908 -4.4%	$447,400 -4.2%
2007	$5,133	$467,100