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$1,999,900

487-489 Sumner Street, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128
Listed by The Lopes Group
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
5.5
Living area
3,693 sqft
Year built
1889

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a distinctive 4-unit mixed-use property in the heart of Jeffries Point, offering three beautifully updated residential units plus a separately accessed commercial space. Rich in original architectural detail, the residential units blend timeless character with modern convenience, featuring soaring ceilings, classic woodwork, hardwood floors, bay windows, built-ins and ornamental fireplaces. Unit 1 offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath; Unit 2 features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths; and Unit 3 offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Each residence features an updated kitchen and bath, in-unit laundry and thoughtfully preserved period details, while the additional full baths in Units 2 and 3 are brand new. The property also features new heating systems, central air conditioning and separately metered utilities, creating added efficiency and convenience for both ownership and management. The commercial unit has its own private entrance, providing additional flexibility and income potential. The seller also has condominium documents prepared for the property, offering a future owner the option to pursue individual condominium conversion if desired.Ideally situated just moments from Piers Park with sweeping Boston Harbor views, ferry service to downtown Boston, the sailing center, playground and waterfront walking paths. Enjoy nearby public tennis courts, the East Boston Greenway, access to Maverick Station, Logan Airport, restaurants, cafés and downtown Boston, with Constitution Beach just a short drive away. An exceptional opportunity for an investor, owner-occupant or developer seeking a well-located property with historic charm, updated interiors, multiple income streams and future condominium potential in one of East Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73567580
Property type
4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
49
On market date
August 24, 2026
Stories
4
Total bathrooms
5.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.04 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Samuel Adams
0.21 mi away · Grades -1-6
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
245
Student:teacher ratio
9.1:1
District
Boston
Middle
Joseph A. Browne School
2.02 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
540
Student:teacher ratio
12.3:1
District
Chelsea
High
East Boston High
1.15 mi away · Grades 7-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,111
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

84
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools16
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 49 days -- 71 fewer days than Boston's current average of 120 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,628 active listings in Boston right now is $49,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$12,194/mo
$399,980 down
$1,599,920 loan
Principal & interest$10,377
Property tax (est.)$1,667
Home insurance (est.)$150

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