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  • $1,741,100

    438 W 4th St, South Boston, MA 02127

    5beds
    2,796sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1890
    -- sqft lot
    $1,741,100 Zestimate®
    $623/sqft
    $5,532 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,741,100

    $1.60M - $1.90M

    $5,532/mo

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    What's special

    West Side 3 Family, one of the few left! Situated in the hottest area of South Boston. This Flood Square, Italianate Victorian is ideally located on a quiet side street. The burgeoning restaurant scene of Dorchester St. and Broadway is around the corner, and provides easy access to on street parking. Downtown Boston is a quick T stop away. Walk or ride your bike. Only blocks from 2 T stops, and yards from Bus Line. Simple access to Rt 93 and points beyond. Grand entrance hall and impressive spiral staircase provide access to 3 units and full unfinished basement. 4 electric panels (common and 3 units), windows, first floor furnace, 2nd and 3rd floor electric heat, and cement/fiber siding are done. Update units to create great income, renovate top two floors as owners duplex with rental unit, or condo, and take advantage of sizzling hot RE market of Southie. Units are leased through 8/31/18. 24 hour notice is required for showing. Sold as is. Inspection for informational purposes only.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,796 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 1,742 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: SBOSW06P01934S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: South Boston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    • App Dscrp 1: Range, Refrigerator
    • App Dscrp 2: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
    • Basement Feature: Full, Unfinished Basement
    • Construction: Frame
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Hea Dscrp 1: Gas, Hot Water Radiators
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Rms Dscrp 1: Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
    • Rms Dscrp 2: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
    • Road Type: Public
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Beach Description: Ocean
    • Beachfront Flag: Yes
    • App Dscrp 3: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    • Ife Dscrp 2: Ceiling Fans, Wood Flooring
    • Rms Dscrp 3: Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
    • Rnt Dscrp 3: Water
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer
    • Beach Miles To: 1 To 2 Mile
    • Beach Ownership: Public
    • Electric Feature: 100 Amps
    • Ife Dscrp 1: Wood Flooring, Bathroom With Tub
    • Ife Dscrp 3: Wood Flooring
    • Mf Type: 3 Family
    • Foundation: Granite
    • Hea Dscrp 2: Electric Baseboard
    • Hea Dscrp 3: Electric Baseboard
    • Lot Description: Other (see Remarks)
    • Exterior: Fiber Cement Siding

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/8/2018Sold$1,195,000+0.7%$427/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/5/2018Listed for sale$1,187,000+416.1%$425/sqft
    Source: Keating Brokerage #72303586 Report a problem
    9/21/1999Sold$230,000+79.7%$82/sqft
    Source: LINK #27571 Report a problem
    2/28/1997Sold$128,000$46/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$19,107 +8.7%$1,650,000 +2.3%
    2024$17,577 +5.5%$1,612,600 +4%
    2023$16,655 +10.6%$1,550,700 +12%
    2022$15,063 +7.1%$1,384,500 +5%
    2021$14,069 +22%$1,318,600 +20.7%
    2020$11,534 +10.2%$1,092,200 +10%
    2019$10,467 +7.7%$993,100 +7%
    2018$9,723 +360.3%$927,800 +5%
    2017$2,112 -75%$883,300 +15%
    2016$8,449 +21%$768,100 +33.3%
    2015$6,980 +17.6%$576,400 +27.6%
    2013$5,935 +10.3%$451,700 +9.5%
    2012$5,379 +2%$412,500
    2011$5,276 +6.6%$412,500 -1%
    2010$4,949 -1.3%$416,600 -11.7%
    2009$5,013 -9.8%$471,600 -6.9%
    2008$5,560 -0.2%$506,800 -0.1%
    2007$5,573 $507,100

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    Neighborhood: South Boston

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