Incredibly rare two-family offering just steps from Harvard Business School and the Charles River. Each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, ideal for rental income or future condo conversion. With solid bones and a newer roof (2021), these units are rent-ready with room for cosmetic updates – offering tremendous upside for both investors and owner-occupants alike. Located in the heart of North Allston, one of Boston’s fastest-developing neighborhoods, this property is surrounded by new construction, tech and innovation hubs, and vibrant local amenities. Walk to the Harvard iLab, new life science campuses, Trader Joe’s, and easy public transit access. Utilities are separated and the dry basement offers ample storage. The generous backyard is partially fenced, as well. Whether you're looking to renovate and flip, generate strong rental cash flow, or hold long-term as the area continues to thrive, this is an exceptional opportunity in one of Boston’s most promising corridors!
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 1,920 sqft |
| Lot size | 3,843 sqft |
| Year built | 1890 |
| Price / sqft | $572 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73358205 |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 1,920 sqft of living area, built in 1890.
At a list price of $1,099,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $549,500 per unit.
At $1,099,000 for 1,920 sqft, that's about $572 per square foot.
166-168 Franklin Street, Boston MA 02134 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02134.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.