Attention, all savvy owner-occupants, investors, and developers: Absolutely Perfect Eastside Location in South Boston! Superior South-facing three-family home with amazing outdoor space & individual decks! Tremendous potential with a 2,350 SF lot! Currently, there is over 2,700 square feet of living space with the possibility of expanding into the massive backyard. Ideal for a 1031 exchange, condominium conversion, or as a long-term rental investment. Each apartment has highly desirable floor plans & there has never been a vacancy. Tenants pay utilities, and rents are currently well below market rate. Hold and collect rents or renovate to significantly improve this wonderful income generator! Minutes from everything, including the beach, bus routes, restaurants, Seaport, and more! This premier location is poised for continued appreciation, with numerous nearby developments and new amenities underway. Showings by appointment only.
For sale
Price cut: $74K (7/22)
$1,625,000
512 E 3rd St, South Boston, MA 02127
4beds
2,717sqft
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$1,545,700 Zestimate®
$598/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Superior south-facing three-family homeAmazing outdoor spaceIndividual decksHighly desirable floor plans
- 65 days |
- 422 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Frank Celeste 617-872-3227,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-242-4222
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73536178
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Other
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,717
- Total interior livable area: 2,717 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,717
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 2,385 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 1414388
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: South Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $598/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,505,600
- Annual tax amount: $18,843
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Exclusions: Tenant's Belongings.
- Total actual rent: 7800
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,545,700
Estimated sales range
$1.38M - $1.75M
Rent Zestimate®
$3,088/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $1,625,000-4.4%$598/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $1,699,000-2.9%$625/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000-12.3%$644/sqft |
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| 6/18/2024 | Listing removed | $1,995,000$734/sqft |
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| 5/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+157.4%$734/sqft |
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| 9/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/25/2022 | Price change | $2,300+9.5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/19/2022 | Price change | $2,100-4.5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/8/2022 | Price change | $2,200-4.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2022 | Price change | $2,300-4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 7/22/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 8/16/2013 | Sold | $775,000+718.7%$285/sqft |
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| 1/13/1998 | Sold | $94,667$35/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,435 +12.6% | $1,505,600 +6% |
| 2024 | $15,480 +9.6% | $1,420,200 +8% |
| 2023 | $14,127 +8.6% | $1,315,400 +10% |
| 2022 | $13,010 +7.1% | $1,195,800 +5% |
| 2021 | $12,152 +10% | $1,138,900 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $11,050 +10.2% | $1,046,400 +10% |
| 2019 | $10,027 +3.6% | $951,300 +3% |
| 2018 | $9,681 +351.3% | $923,800 +5% |
| 2017 | $2,145 -75% | $879,800 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $8,580 +5.7% | $780,000 +16.4% |
| 2015 | $8,116 +39.6% | $670,200 +51.5% |
| 2013 | $5,812 -0.9% | $442,300 -1.6% |
| 2012 | $5,864 +6.1% | $449,700 +4% |
| 2011 | $5,528 +7.8% | $432,200 +0.2% |
| 2010 | $5,126 +3% | $431,500 -7.9% |
| 2009 | $4,978 -13.8% | $468,300 -11% |
| 2008 | $5,772 -4% | $526,200 -3.8% |
| 2007 | $6,012 | $547,000 |
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Neighborhood: South Boston
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Joseph P. Tynan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10James F. Condon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Excel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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