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$1,550,000

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Multi-Family
2 Units
6 Total Beds
0.1 Acres
1 Car Garage
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Property Description

Expansive two-family in desirable Allston, just minutes to Harvard, Fenway, MGH, and Boston Landing. Strong investment or owner-occupant opportunity featuring a spacious 4-bedroom unit spanning two levels plus a separate 2-bedroom unit. Energy-efficient upgrades include owned solar panels, updated electrical panels, full MassSave insulation, and 5 mini-splits with two dedicated heat pumps. Smart switches allow for seamless smart-home control via Alexa, while Nest thermostats provide efficient heating and cooling. Two furnaces are in excellent condition and serviced annually. Enjoy a bright front porch/sunroom (2017) with solar-efficient windows for year-round comfort, plus a newly completed rear deck (2023) ideal for outdoor living. A garage and 7 parking spaces make this the perfect owner-occupant or investment with tremendous upside for the present and the future. 3 Floors of living space, property is currently owner-occupied.

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General

Price: $1,550,000
Taxes: $13,342 (2026)
Status: Active
Type: Multi-Family
MLS ID: 73471227
Updated: 1/26/2026
Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 6

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Location

County: Suffolk

Structural Information

Stories/Levels: 3
Square Feet: 2,617
Year Built: 1920

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.1

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $13,342
Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 1207207

Listed by Smith and Oak Real Estate Co., The WP Group

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Schools

Schools serving 172-174 Franklin St

School District:Boston School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Gardner Pilot Academy 30 Athol Street, Boston, MA 02134	PK-8	0.2 mi
Jackson/Mann K-8 School 40 Armington Street, Boston, MA 02134	PK-8	0.7 mi
Horace Mann School For The Deaf 40 Armington Street, Boston, MA 02134	PK-12	0.7 mi
Brighton High School 25 Warren Street, Boston, MA 02135	9-12	1.2 mi
Boston Latin School 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115	7-12	2.3 mi
Carter School 270 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02121	6-12	2.8 mi
Lyon High School 95 Beechcroft Street, Boston, MA 02135	9-12	1.7 mi
Fenway High School 67 Alleghany St, Boston, MA 02120	9-12	2.7 mi
Snowden Int'L High School 150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116	9-12	2.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 172-174 Franklin St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/22/2026

Listed

$1,550,000

727.77%

MLS

6/30/1995

Sold

$187,249

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Tax History

Tax History for 172-174 Franklin St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$12,460

$1,076,000

2024

$11,602

$1,064,400

2023

$10,781

$1,003,800

2022

$10,302

$946,900

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2021

$10,103

17%

$946,900

16%

2020

$8,606

$815,000

2019

$8,027

$761,600

2018

$7,389

$705,100

2017

$7,321

14%

$691,300

19%

2016

$6,404

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$582,200

10%

2015

$6,413

13%

$529,600

18%

2014

$5,664

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$450,200

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172-174 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02134 (MLS# 73471227) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 172-174 Franklin St is currently listed for $1,550,000 and was received on January 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 172-174 Franklin St? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Boston? You can browse all Boston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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