162 Humboldt Ave, Boston, MA
9 bd · 4 ba · 5,934 sqft Multi-Family listed at $1,599,000, built in 1900 in the Roxbury neighborhood.
About this home
A prime 3-family investment on a sunny corner lot in the vibrant Dorchester/Roxbury neighborhood. This rare turnkey property features a fully renovated unit with three bedrooms, one bath, a bright living room, and a modern kitchen-ideal for immediate occupancy or high-yield rental income. Recently purchased from long-time owners, it showcases rich woodwork, classic built-ins, and gleaming hardwood flooring that add character throughout. A 2015 roof and updated heating system provide efficiency and peace of mind.The lower level includes a half bath and offers incredible potential to be finished for additional living, office, or recreational space (buyer to perform due diligence). Offering 19 rooms, 9 bedrooms, 3 full baths and half, and 4 fireplaces across three levels, there is significant upside for value-add, expansion, or future condo conversion. An absolute commuter's dream, conveniently located near downtown Boston, commuter rail, bus lines, and top-tier neighborhood restaurants
Property details
- Price
- $1,599,000
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Interior
- 5,934 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $269
- Year built
- 1900
- Lot size
- 9,419 sqft
- Type
- Multi-Family
- Days on market
- 67
- Est. property tax
- $19,188/yr · $1,599/mo · 1.2% MA avg
Estimated monthly payment
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Price history
▼ 3.1%Most recent change on 2026-04-01: $1,650,000 → $1,599,000.
- Apr 1, 2026$1,599,000Price change
- Mar 14, 2026$1,650,000Price change
- Feb 18, 2026$1,750,000Initial list price
- Jan 17, 2024$720,000Sold
- Nov 18, 2023$830,000Price change
- Oct 23, 2023$990,000Relisted
- Aug 8, 2023$990,000Initial list price
Location
This home is located in Boston, MA. Browse more Boston listings on the Boston market page or explore the full Boston market report.
About Boston: Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 sq mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area had a population of 4.9 million in 2023, making it the largest metropolitan area in New England and the eleventh-largest in the United States. (source: Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 52°F with 203 dry days per year and 46.9 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 02121)
This neighborhood is primarily renter-occupied (23% owner-occupied). Median age is 33.2; 13% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $42,411.
- Median income
- $42,411
- Median age
- 33.2
- Owner-occupied
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12.9%
- Census median home value
- $517,800
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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