**The closest house to Boston University on Ashford Street!** This exceptionally well-located investment property has delivered 0% vacancy since its purchase more than 15 years ago, demonstrating the strength and consistency of the BU student rental market. Approximately 4,000 SF of living space plus a ** fully finished basement **, the property offers an updated, investor-friendly layout with modern kitchens and bathrooms and an open-concept kitchen/living area that continues to appeal to the highly sought-after student rental demographic. Just seconds from BU and within approximately 200 yards of restaurants, supermarkets, nightlife, and everyday conveniences, the location supports strong annual rental demand with the highly desirable September 1st leasing cycle. With the Rail Line redevelopment behind Pratt Street underway, this already premier location is positioned to benefit from continued investment and increased demand in the surrounding area. A compelling opportunity for investors seeking a proven rental property in one of Boston's most consistently desirable student housing markets.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 3,986 sqft |
| Lot size | 4,000 sqft |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Price / sqft | $464 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73580678 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | September 22, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $23,054 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,859,200 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Gross income (actual) | $153,600/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $153,600/yr |
| Total actual rent | $14,600/mo |
| Stories | 4 |
| Total rooms | 19 |
| Lot size | 0.09 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 1 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street |
| Basement | Finished |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 3,986 sqft of living area, built in 1920.
74 Ashford St, Boston MA 02134 has been listed for 0 days (since September 22, 2026).
At a list price of $1,850,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $925,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $23,054 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,859,200.
At $1,850,000 for 3,986 sqft, that's about $464 per square foot.
1 total parking space (paved drive, off street).
74 Ashford St, 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.