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  • $1,725,000

    438 W 4th St, South Boston, MA 02127

    5beds
    2,796sqft
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    $11,118/mo
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    3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
    Built in 1890
    -- sqft lot
    $1,671,900 Zestimate®
    $617/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Quiet streetGrand entrance hallImpressive spiral staircase
    West side 3 Family, situated in the hottest area in South Boston.This flood square, Victorian is located a quiet street. Only blocks from T stops and yards from bus stops. Grand entrance hall and impressive spiral staircase provides access to 3 units to create great income. Units are leased through 9/1/27. 24 hour notice for all showings.
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    Listed by:

    Elizabeth Derenzo 617-721-7680,

    J. Derenzo & Associates, LLC 781-449-0300

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73602033

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
      Features
      • Bathroom With Tub, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 5
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,796
      • Total interior livable area: 2,796 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,796

      Property

      Lot
      • Size: 1,672 Square Feet
      • Features: Zero Lot Line
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1412447
      • Zoning: 0105

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Granite
      Condition
      • Year built: 1890

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 110 Volts
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: South Boston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $617/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,650,000
      • Annual tax amount: $10,230
      • Date on market: 11/13/2026
      • Total actual rent: 8975

        Estimated market value

        $1,671,900

        $1.52M - $1.84M

        $5,568/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/13/2026Listed for sale$1,725,000+44.4%$617/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73602033 Report a problem
        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

        Getting around

        96 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        60 / 100
        Bikeable

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