Turn-key multi-family gem at 51-53 S Waverly St, Boston! Built in 1930 & enhanced with over $110K in renovations (2021), this asset features identical layouts for Unit 1 & Unit 2, both beautifully updated 3BR/1BA units boasting gleaming hardwood floors throughout, modern kitchens/baths, and private porches/decks. Features a highly usable, square backyard and excellent potential to add an extra parking space in the front! Solid mechanicals minimize future capital expenses, ensuring stable cash flow with projected returns over a 6% gross yield. Unbeatable location steps from Boston Landing, Lower Allston, and the HQs of New Balance & Bose. Incredible proximity to Harvard Business School & the expanding SEAS campus. Commuter’s dream with instant access to the Mass Pike (I-90), making trips to BU and Downtown Boston incredibly fast. Exceptional layout also offers prime condo conversion potential!
For sale
$1,249,000
51-53 S Waverly St, Boston, MA 02135
6beds
2,160sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$1,208,900 Zestimate®
$578/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Highly usable square backyardGleaming hardwood floors throughout
- 46 days |
- 187 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Montivista Real Estate Group,
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Source: eXp Realty,MLS#: 73529164
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,160
- Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,160
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1213349
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Brighton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $578/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,185,300
- Annual tax amount: $14,832
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Total actual rent: 6950
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,208,900
$1.15M - $1.27M
$3,431/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+1287.8%$578/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #73529164 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/1989 | Sold | $90,000$42/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,726 +7.8% | $1,185,300 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $12,734 +12.1% | $1,168,300 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $11,359 +3.3% | $1,057,600 +4.6% |
| 2022 | $11,001 +2% | $1,011,100 |
| 2021 | $10,788 +26.7% | $1,011,100 +25.4% |
| 2020 | $8,516 +7.2% | $806,400 +7% |
| 2019 | $7,942 +8.6% | $753,500 +8% |
| 2018 | $7,311 +538.5% | $697,600 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,145 -82.5% | $683,900 +15% |
| 2016 | $6,542 -1.7% | $594,700 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $6,653 +13.5% | $549,400 +23.1% |
| 2013 | $5,864 +6.4% | $446,300 +5.6% |
| 2012 | $5,509 +1.9% | $422,500 |
| 2011 | $5,404 +6.6% | $422,500 -1% |
| 2010 | $5,070 +1.7% | $426,800 -9% |
| 2009 | $4,985 -4.9% | $469,000 -1.9% |
| 2008 | $5,244 -2.3% | $478,000 -2.1% |
| 2007 | $5,368 | $488,400 |
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Neighborhood: Brighton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gardner Pilot AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brighton High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Winship Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.1 mi
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