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$1,565,000

251 Cambridge, Boston MA 02134
Boston, MA 02134
Listed by Sean Rose
Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,780 sqft
Year built
1905

About this home

BRICK 3-FAM FOR SALE - Exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Allston! 251 Cambridge St is a well-positioned three-unit property with tremendous upside potential close to Harvard University and Boston University's campuses. Ideally located near public transportation, highway access via I-90, local dining, and retail, the property benefits from consistent rental demand and high tenant appeal. Unit 3 is recently renovated and units 1 & 2 are TAW's, giving the buyer the ability to upgrade and add value upon purchase. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or seeking a prime Boston-area income property, this offering delivers both stability and growth potential.

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Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73509786
Property type
3 Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
177
On market date
April 29, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.05 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
Gardner Pilot Academy
0.39 mi away · Grades -1-8
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
377
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Boston
Middle
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.99 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
262
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
HighCharter
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
1.06 mi away · Grades 6-12
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
486
Student:teacher ratio
11.0:1
District
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School (District)

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).

96
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
18.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies13

Market position

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

On the market 177 days -- 52 more days than Boston's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,949 active listings in Boston right now is $85,000.

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$9,575/mo
$313,000 down
$1,252,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,120
Property tax (est.)$1,304
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 6 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.