Exciting opportunity to own a 2-family home in the sought after Harborview neighborhood of East Boston! Both units will be delivered vacant ready for its new owner. The 1st-floor unit features 2 bedrooms, with the potential for a 3rd, and 1 bath, along with newly installed carpet perfect for comfortable living or rental income. The 2nd-floor owner's unit features a spacious primary bedroom with a large closet and a bonus room that can be used as an office or additional bedroom. This unit also includes another bedroom, hardwood floors, and a large eat-in kitchen. The basement offers extra storage space, laundry, and an additional full bath, providing even more potential! Outside, the property offers a nice yard for relaxing or entertaining. Walking distance to Orient Heights & Wood Island MBTA Stations. Conveniently close to Excel Academy, Brooke Charter School, and the Salesian Boys & Girls Club. Minutes to Downtown Boston, Logan Airport and Constitution Beach.
Sold for $920,000
$920,000
81 Horace St, East Boston, MA 02128
4beds
2,248sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$934,700 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$3,796 Estimated rent
Home value
$934,700
$851,000 - $1.03M
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Hardwood floorsSpacious primary bedroomBonus roomLarge closetLarge eat-in kitchenExtra storage space
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Listed by:
Paul Travaglini 617-970-9695,
Century 21 Seaport 617-846-1020
Bought with:
Paul McClory
Flow Realty, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73338529
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom with Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,248
- Total interior livable area: 2,248 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,248
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved Drive, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 2,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:01 P:01157 S:000,1331304
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: East Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $409/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $724,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,895
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
- Total actual rent: 2100
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2025 | Sold | $920,000+5.8%$409/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Contingent | $869,900$387/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $869,900+111.1%$387/sqft |
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| 12/30/2015 | Sold | $412,000+258.3%$183/sqft |
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| 6/16/1994 | Sold | $115,000$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,676 +9.9% | $749,200 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $7,895 +6.5% | $724,300 +5% |
| 2023 | $7,410 +5.7% | $689,900 +7% |
| 2022 | $7,012 +7.1% | $644,500 +5% |
| 2021 | $6,549 +18.9% | $613,800 +17.7% |
| 2020 | $5,507 +10.2% | $521,500 +10% |
| 2019 | $4,998 +10.6% | $474,200 +10% |
| 2018 | $4,518 +874.6% | $431,100 +12.3% |
| 2017 | $464 -87.9% | $383,800 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $3,816 +10.3% | $346,900 +21.4% |
| 2015 | $3,461 +13.5% | $285,800 +23.2% |
| 2013 | $3,048 -1.2% | $232,000 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $3,084 +2% | $236,500 |
| 2011 | $3,025 +1.2% | $236,500 -6% |
| 2010 | $2,989 +1.4% | $251,600 -9.2% |
| 2009 | $2,947 -22.4% | $277,200 -20% |
| 2008 | $3,800 -3.2% | $346,400 -3% |
| 2007 | $3,925 | $357,100 |
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Neighborhood: East Boston
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Patrick J Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10East Boston High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Guild Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Excel Academy
- Middle: Brooke
- High: Ebhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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