Prime 2-Family Near Harvard, MGH & Boston Landing | Vacant Owner’s Unit + SolarExceptional investment or live-in opportunity in Allston’s booming development zone—surrounded by the Harvard expansion, Boston University growt and near, Mass General, New Balance HQ, and Longwood Medical. This updated 2,430 sq ft 2-family features spacious layouts, beautifully landscaped grounds, parking for 7+ cars, hardwood floors, modern kitchens, in-unit laundry, and owned solar panels. The owner’s unit will be delivered vacant—ideal for personal use or maximizing rental income. 1st floor tenant is month-to-month. Zoned for multi-family use with potential for condo conversion or a 3-family (buyer to verify), long-term rental, or multigenerational living. Steps to Boston Landing, the Green Line, BU, and major biotech and health employers. Located in a high-demand rental market with strong upside and long-term growth potential.
— MLSPIN #: 73382665Map of 172-174 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02134
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| List Price: | $1,800,000 |
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| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73382665 |
| Town: | Boston |
| Neighborhood: | Allston |
| County: | Suffolk |
| Zip: | 02134 |
| Property Type: | Residential Income |
| Property Sub Type: | Multi Family |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 2,430 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.1 |
| Taxes: | 12,460 |
| Appliances: | Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range Hood |
| Cooling: | Active Solar, Ductless |
| Flooring: | Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl / VCT |
| Heating: | Hot Water, Active Solar, Ductless |
| Lot Features: | Easements |
| Parking Features: | Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public, Individual Meter |
| Year Built: | 1920 |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Window Features: | Insulated Windows, Screens |
| Directions: | N. Harvard St to Franklin St. |
| Laundry Features: | Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1447 |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-05-30 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.1 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 4,148 |
| Rooms Total: | 12 |
| Green Energy Generation: | Solar |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 2,430 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks |
| Door Features: | Storm Door(s) |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall |
| Interior Features: | Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Crown Molding, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Unknown, Walk-Up Attic, Heated Attic, Upgraded Cabinets, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Office/Den, Sunroom |
| Levels: | 3 |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Number Of Units Total: | 2 |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | W:22 P:01069 S:000, 1207207 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Enclosed, Deck - Wood |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup |
| Zoning: | R2 |
| Covered Spaces: | 1 |
| Exclusions: | Seller Belongings |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Stories Total: | 3 |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | 2nd Floor owner unit to be delivered vacant. Tenant is month-to-month and looking for an apartment. Solar is for the 2nd unit only. See attached |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Financial Data Source: | Owner |
| Insurance Expense: | $4,099 |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Apod Available: | Yes |
| Color: | White |
| Disclosure: | Yes |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Flrs 1: | 1 |
| Flrs 2: | 2 |
| Gre: | 6,719 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Lease 1: | No |
| Lease 2: | No |
| Levels 1: | 1 |
| Levels 2: | 2 |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $740.74 |
| Page: | 323 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $740.74 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Operating Expense: | $6,719 |
| Original List Price: | $1,800,000 |
| Parking Total: | 7 |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,076,000 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Water Sewer Expense: | $120 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Bedrms 1: | 2 |
| Bedrms 2: | 4 |
| F Bths 1: | 1 |
| F Bths 2: | 1 |
| Hot Water: | Natural Gas, Tank |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on June 10, 2025 01:42 AM
Property Last Updated: June 09, 2025 03:44 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listing Agent: Darnell Billings
781-400-6767
