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About this property
Maintained two-family home offering three bedrooms on each floor, all with ample closet space. The first-floor unit is certified deleaded (see attached reports). Features mostly hardwood flooring throughout and numerous updates completed during ownership. Major improvements include conversion from oil to gas heating with new furnaces for both units (2004), new windows in the second-floor apartment (2006), hot water tanks replaced for both units (2022 & 2023), replacement vinyl siding (2022), and a new roof (2023).In 2024, the first-floor apartment was remodeled with updated kitchen flooring and a fully gutted and renovated bathroom. Additional updates include composite decking installed on the front porch. The property offers forced hot air gas heat, laundry hookups in the basement, one off-street parking space, and a spacious backyard.
Property details
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,370 sqft |
| Lot size | 4,113 sqft |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Price / sqft | $350 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73520969 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | May 18, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $6,719 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Assessed value | $580,200 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
Building & lot
| Stories | 2 |
| Total rooms | 11 |
| Lot size | 0.09 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 1 |
| Parking | Off Street |
| Basement | Full, Walk-Out Access |
| Foundation | Stone, Granite |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Flooring | Wood |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven |
| Appliances | Range, Refrigerator |
Location
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Center — Naomi Malabre. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
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How many units does 1 Shafter St, Boston MA 02121 have?
It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,370 sqft of living area, built in 1910.
How long has 1 Shafter St, Boston MA 02121 been on the market?
1 Shafter St, Boston MA 02121 has been listed for 4 days (since May 18, 2026).
What is the estimated cap rate on this 2-family in Boston?
Based on area median rents, the estimated cap rate is about 6.2%, with a Signal Score of 94/100. These are directional estimates, not an appraisal.
What is the price per unit?
At a list price of $829,900 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $414,950 per unit.
What are the property taxes on 1 Shafter St, Boston MA 02121?
Annual property taxes are $6,719 (2025), on an assessed value of $580,200.
What is the price per square foot?
At $829,900 for 2,370 sqft, that's about $350 per square foot.
Is there parking?
1 total parking space (off street).
Where is this property located?
1 Shafter St, Boston MA 02121 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02121.
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